Love Is Like a Butterfly
Dolly Parton's fourteenth solo studio album, released in 1974.
Love Is Like a Butterfly is the fourteenth solo studio album by American entertainer Dolly Parton, released on September 16, 1974, by RCA Victor. The title track became Parton's third consecutive number one single on the U.S. country charts. Before her later pop success, the song was considered her signature work and served as the theme for her 1976 syndicated music series Dolly!.
Quick Facts
- Artist
- Dolly Parton
- Released
- September 16, 1974
- Recorded
- June – July 1974
- Studio
- RCA Studio B (Nashville)
- Genre
- Country
- Length
- 26:40
- Label
- RCA Nashville
- Producer
- Bob Ferguson
Facts from the source article.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Love Is Like a Butterfly | 2:22 | |
| 2 | If I Cross Your Mind | Porter Wagoner | 2:40 |
| 3 | My Eyes Can Only See You | 2:48 | |
| 4 | Take Me Back | 2:37 | |
| 5 | Blackie, Kentucky | 3:30 |
Track listing from the source article.
Critical reception
Billboard gave the album a positive review, praising Parton's hit single and noting that she sings a variety of songs demonstrating her stature in the business. The review described the album as outstanding, full of great songs mostly written by Parton, covering many subjects from ballads to up-tempo numbers, and highlighted "If I Could Cross Your Mind", "Gettin' Happy", and "Once Upon a Memory" as the best tracks. It also remarked that the cover merits prominent display. Cashbox also offered a positive review, stating that Parton's voice is light, airy, and deliciously unique, with a vocal style and timbre that set her apart from other female contenders. The review noted that the collection of material is representative and that Parton carries all the tunes off with superb excellence, singling out "If I Cross Your Mind" as a ballad of prime degree. It listed "Take Me Back", "Sacred Memories", and "Blackie, Kentucky" as the best tracks.
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