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Of the three 2007 Dolly Parton reissues from Sony, Jolene is the most absorbing musically and the most problematic lyrically. A sparkling production creates a rich backdrop for both "Jolene" and "When Someone Wants to Leave" (both Parton originals), mixing acoustic guitar, country instruments (steel guitar, dobro), and light percussion. This tasteful mix, nicely spread across the stereo spectrum with Parton front and center, is a joy to listen to. Lyrically, however, these songs are a long way from Loretta Lynn's "You Ain't Woman Enough to Take My Man." Parton's female protagonists are downright pitiful, adrift in a world where a more attractive woman might take their man, where a woman cannot let go of a man who no longer loves her, and where a man is the "highlight" of her life ("Highlight of My Life.") Jolene, originally released in 1974, feels like a shot across the bow of the feminist movement, a reaffirmation that many women still liked the men to wear the pants (women, presumably, who listened to old-fashioned country music). This seems somewhat peculiar now, in that no one -- looking at her long, distinguished career and commanding stage presence -- would accuse Parton of being a weak-kneed songbird. Still, the music and Parton's vocal prowess are in top form on Jolene, and "I Will Always Love You" is one of her best performances (which is saying a lot). Like it or loath it, Jolene offers a fascinating snapshot of an era in transition, and captures Parton at the top of her game.
© Ronnie D. Lankford, Jr. /TiVo
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Bob Ferguson, Producer - Dolly Parton, Composer - Dolly Parton, Lyricist - Dolly Parton, Performer
(P) 1973 Sony Music Entertainment
Bob Ferguson, Producer - Dolly Parton, Composer - Dolly Parton, Lyricist - Dolly Parton, Performer
(P) 1974 Sony Music Entertainment
Bob Ferguson, Producer - Dolly Parton, Composer - Dolly Parton, Lyricist - Dolly Parton, Performer
(P) 1974 Sony Music Entertainment
Bob Ferguson, Producer - Dolly Parton, Composer - Dolly Parton, Lyricist - Dolly Parton, Performer
Originally recorded 1971. All rights reserved by Sony Music Entertainment
The Nashville Edition, Vocal - Bob Ferguson, Producer - Dolly Parton, Composer - Dolly Parton, Lyricist - Dolly Parton, Performer
(P) 1974 Sony Music Entertainment
Bob Ferguson, Producer - Gregg Perry, Arranger - Dolly Parton, Composer - Dolly Parton, Lyricist - Dolly Parton, Performer
(P) 1973 Sony Music Entertainment
Bob Ferguson, Producer - Dolly Parton, Composer - Dolly Parton, Lyricist - Dolly Parton, Performer
(P) 1974 Sony Music Entertainment
Bob Ferguson, Producer - Dolly Parton, Composer - Dolly Parton, Lyricist - Dolly Parton, Performer
(P) 1974 Sony Music Entertainment
Porter Wagoner, Composer - Porter Wagoner, Lyricist - Bob Ferguson, Producer - Dolly Parton, Performer
(P) 1974 Sony Music Entertainment
Blaise Tosti, Composer - Blaise Tosti, Lyricist - Pete Drake, Steel Guitar - Buck Trent, Banjo - Joe Babcock, Vocal - Bobby Thompson, Guitar - Mack Magaha, Fiddle - David Briggs, Piano - Bobby Dyson, Bass - June Page, Vocal - Dave Kirby, Guitar - Bob Ferguson, Producer - Jerry Carrigan, Drums - Dolly Parton, Vocal - Dolly Parton, Guitar - Dolly Parton, Performer - Dolores Edgin, Vocal
(P) 1974 Sony Music Entertainment
Buck Trent, Banjo - Stu Basore, Steel Guitar - Joe Babcock, Vocal - Hurshel Wiginton, Vocal - Larrie Londin, Drums - Bobby Thompson, Banjo - Hargus "Pig" Robbins, Piano - Mack Magaha, Fiddle - Ralph Gallant, Drums - Bobby Dyson, Acoustic Bass - Johnny Gimble, Fiddle - June Page, Vocal - Dave Kirby, Guitar - Bob Ferguson, Producer - Jimmy Colvard, Guitar - Dolly Parton, Performer - Dolly Parton, Composer - Dolly Parton, Lyricist - Dolly Parton, Vocal - Dolly Parton, Guitar - Dolores Edgin, Vocal
(P) 2007 Sony Music Entertainment
Buck Trent, Banjo - Stu Basore, Steel Guitar - Joe Babcock, Vocal - Hurshel Wiginton, Vocal - Bobby Thompson, Banjo - Hargus "Pig" Robbins, Piano - Mack Magaha, Fiddle - Kenny Malone, Drums - Bobby Dyson, Acoustic Bass - Johnny Gimble, Fiddle - June Page, Vocal - Dave Kirby, Guitar - Bob Ferguson, Producer - Jimmy Colvard, Guitar - Dolly Parton, Performer - Dolly Parton, Composer - Dolly Parton, Lyricist - Dolly Parton, Vocal - Dolly Parton, Guitar - Dolores Edgin, Vocal
(P) Originally recorded 1973 & released 2007. All rights reserved by BMG Music.
Buck Trent, Banjo - Stu Basore, Steel Guitar - Joe Babcock, Vocal - Hurshel Wiginton, Vocal - Larrie Londin, Drums - Bobby Thompson, Banjo - Hargus "Pig" Robbins, Piano - Mack Magaha, Fiddle - Ralph Gallant, Drums - Bobby Dyson, Acoustic Bass - Johnny Gimble, Fiddle - June Page, Vocal - Dave Kirby, Guitar - Bob Ferguson, Producer - Jimmy Colvard, Guitar - Dolly Parton, Performer - Dolly Parton, Composer - Dolly Parton, Lyricist - Dolly Parton, Vocal - Dolly Parton, Guitar - Dolores Edgin, Vocal
(P) 2007 BMG Music
Dolly Parton, Performer - Dolly Parton, Composer - Dolly Parton, Lyricist
(P) 2007 BMG Music
Album review
Of the three 2007 Dolly Parton reissues from Sony, Jolene is the most absorbing musically and the most problematic lyrically. A sparkling production creates a rich backdrop for both "Jolene" and "When Someone Wants to Leave" (both Parton originals), mixing acoustic guitar, country instruments (steel guitar, dobro), and light percussion. This tasteful mix, nicely spread across the stereo spectrum with Parton front and center, is a joy to listen to. Lyrically, however, these songs are a long way from Loretta Lynn's "You Ain't Woman Enough to Take My Man." Parton's female protagonists are downright pitiful, adrift in a world where a more attractive woman might take their man, where a woman cannot let go of a man who no longer loves her, and where a man is the "highlight" of her life ("Highlight of My Life.") Jolene, originally released in 1974, feels like a shot across the bow of the feminist movement, a reaffirmation that many women still liked the men to wear the pants (women, presumably, who listened to old-fashioned country music). This seems somewhat peculiar now, in that no one -- looking at her long, distinguished career and commanding stage presence -- would accuse Parton of being a weak-kneed songbird. Still, the music and Parton's vocal prowess are in top form on Jolene, and "I Will Always Love You" is one of her best performances (which is saying a lot). Like it or loath it, Jolene offers a fascinating snapshot of an era in transition, and captures Parton at the top of her game.
© Ronnie D. Lankford, Jr. /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 14 track(s)
- Total length: 00:36:30
- Main artists: Dolly Parton
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: RLG - Legacy
- Genre: Country
(P) 1974 Sony Music Entertainment
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