Burlap & Satin
Dolly Parton's 1983 album blending pop and country.
Burlap & Satin is the twenty-fifth solo studio album by American entertainer Dolly Parton, released on May 2, 1983, by RCA Records. The album straddled the line between pop and country sounds, consisting mostly of Parton's own compositions. Two tracks were outtakes from the film Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, and the single "Potential New Boyfriend" was accompanied by Parton's first ever music video.
Quick Facts
- Artist
- Dolly Parton
- Released
- May 2, 1983
- Recorded
- February 1983
- Studio
- Soundshop (Nashville)
- The Castle (Franklin)
- Record Plant (Los Angeles)
- Genre
- Country; pop
- Length
- 36:58
- Label
- RCA Victor
- Producer
- Dolly Parton, Gregg Perry
Facts from the source article.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ooo-eee | Annie McLoone | 3:38 |
| 2 | Send Me the Pillow That You Dream On | Hank Locklin | 3:10 |
| 3 | Jealous Heart | 3:25 | |
| 4 | A Gamble Either Way | 3:34 | |
| 5 | Appalachian Memories | 4:15 | |
| 6 | I Really Don't Want to Know (with Willie Nelson) | Howard Barnes, Don Robertson | 3:02 |
| 7 | Potential New Boyfriend | Steve Kipner, John Lewis Parker | 3:39 |
| 8 | A Cowboy's Ways | 4:17 | |
| 9 | One of Those Days | 3:59 | |
| 10 | Calm on the Water | 3:59 | |
| Total length | 36:58 | ||
Track listing from the source article.
Critical reception
Billboard gave a positive review, calling the album "Parton's most satisfying album in a long time." The review noted the title was well-chosen because Parton glides between pop and country, and praised the six Parton originals, stating that no one sings Parton better than Parton. Perry's arrangements were described as beautiful, classy, contemporary, and soulful, exactly right for Parton's vibrato. Cashbox also gave a positive review, highlighting Parton's ability to move between folksy country, gospel, and danceable pop.
The review considered the six Parton-penned songs the strongest pieces, while the other four cuts offered the most interesting production elements. Cashbox interpreted the album title, artwork, and material selection as Parton attempting to combine her small-town country girl sensibilities with her bigger-than-life celebrity status, denoting her ability to reach a wide audience.
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