Dolly, Dolly, Dolly
A collection capturing Dolly Parton's rise from a small Tennessee cabin to a global country icon in the mid-70s.
Dolly, Dolly, Dolly is a 1974 release that stands as a significant entry in Dolly Parton's discography during her tenure with RCA Records. However, the era marked by her work with Porter Wagoner and her solo ascent is well-documented as a period where she achieved numerous No. 1 hits on the Billboard country charts. This release represents the peak of her early commercial success before she became one of the best-selling music artists ever with over 100 million records sold worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Artist
- Dolly Parton
- Released
- April 14, 1980
- Recorded
- December 1979
- Studio
- Sound Labs (Hollywood)
- Genre
- Country · pop
- Length
- 34:33
- Label
- RCA Victor
- Producer
- Gary Klein
- Prev Title
- Great Balls of Fire
- Prev Year
- 1979
- Next Title
- Porter & Dolly
- Next Year
- 1980
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Lore & Background
By 1974, Parton had already established herself as a powerhouse songwriter and performer. After signing with RCA Victor in late 1967 through Porter Wagoner's influence, she launched a six-year streak of Top 10 singles alongside him. By the time this release appeared, she had composed over 3,000 songs, including timeless hits like 'Jolene' and 'Coat of Many Colors'. The narrative of her life during this period involves a transition from being pitched as a bubblegum pop singer to embracing her country roots, eventually becoming the 'Queen of Country'. Her journey included moving from a one-room cabin in Pittman Center, Tennessee, to Nashville the day after high school graduation in 1964, where she began building the catalog that would define this era.
Reader's Guide
This release falls within the period when Dolly Parton was securing her status as a top-tier artist. She had 25 singles reach No. 1 on the Billboard country charts, a record for a female artist tied with Reba McEntire. Fans of this era can trace her evolution from the uncredited composition of 'Put It Off Until Tomorrow' to major hits like 'I Will Always Love You'. The guide also highlights that she received eleven Grammy Awards and three Emmy Awards over her career, with nominations including two Academy Awards. For collectors, understanding that this work is part of a 60-year career featuring 50 studio albums provides context for its place in her extensive catalog.
Did You Know?
- Parton was born on January 19, 1946, in a one-room cabin in Pittman Center, Tennessee.
- Her father paid for her delivery with a sack of cornmeal because the family was 'dirt poor'.
- She composed over 3,000 songs, including 'Jolene' and 'Coat of Many Colors'.
- She received a humanitarian honorary Oscar (Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award) in 2025.
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