Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton

ASIN: B00004X0P6

Track Listings
Disc: 1

1. Just the Way I Am - Dolly Parton

2. Little Bird - Dolly Parton

3. Mama Say a Prayer - Dolly Parton

4. My Blue Ridge Mountain Boy - Dolly Parton

5. In the Good Old Days (When Times Were Bad) - Dolly Parton

6. In the Ghetto - Dolly Parton

7. Daddy Come and Get Me - Dolly Parton

8. Carroll County Accident - Dolly Parton

9. Gypsy, Joe and Me - Dolly Parton

Disc: 2

1. You're Gonna Love Yourself (In the Morning) - Brenda Lee, Willie Nelson

2. Ping Pong - Kris Kristofferson, Dolly Parton

3. You'll Always Have Someone - Willie Nelson

4. Here Comes That Rainbow Again - Kris Kristofferson

5. Bigger the Fool, the Harder the Fall - Kris Kristofferson, Brenda Lee

6. Help Me Make It Through the Night - Kris Kristofferson, Brenda Lee

7. Happy, Happy Birthday Baby - Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton

8. You Left Me a Long, Long Time Ago - Brenda Lee, Willie Nelson

9. To Make a Long Story Short (She's Gone) - Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson

10. Someone Loves You Honey - Brenda Lee

See all 20 tracks on this disc

Tracks:

Embraceable You
For Sentimental Reasons (feat Dave Koz)
Blue Moon (feat Eric Clapton)
What A Wonderful World (feat Stevie Wonder)
Stardust
Manhattan (duet with Bette Midler)
S'Wonderful (feat Dave Grusin)
Isn't It Romantic (feat Dave Koz)
I Can't Get Started
But Not For Me
Kiss To Build A Dream On (feat Arturo Sandoval)
Baby, It's Cold Outside (duet with Dolly Parton)
Night And Day
A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square

Amazon.com

It's a little hard to take Rod Stewart seriously when, on the first track of this third installment in his Great American Songbook series, he sings ruefully about his love life being "lean" ("Embraceable You"). But otherwise, Stardust...Volume III is as note-for-note solid as its predecessors--a cozy-up-to-the-fire treat that's also a pleasant reminder of these songs' staying power. "S'Wonderful" settles on the ears winningly, and Stewart's scratchathon voice scalpels the cobwebs off of "Isn't It Romantic" in a way that compels the average listener to reconsider thinking it dopey. In addition, the parade of high-wattage pals recruited to pitch in continues here, resulting in a couple of must-hear combinations. Eric Clapton delivers a rather un-Clapton-like guitar solo on "Blue Moon" and Stevie Wonder blows harp like he means it on "What a Wonderful World," but it is the duets--"Baby It's Cold Outside" with the unsinkable Dolly Parton and "Manhattan" with the indomitable Bette Midler--that the dazzle most. --Tammy La Gorce

Customer Reviews:

Rod Stewart Revisited.......2007-05-07

A nostalgic trip to the romantic past. Who would ever think Rod Stewart of "Hot Legs" fame could do such justice to these "Oldies but Goodies"?

Nice listening tunes.......2007-04-01

I received a defective CD and Amazon promptly sent me a new one ... great customer service.

igottaview.......2007-03-08

There is only 1 ROD STEWART and this album WILL NOT DISAPPOINT his fans! AWESOME! TIMELESS!

If works once - do it over and over and over...........2007-03-05

I really like this music! Truly! And I'm only 25... It scares me that the ones who are gonna open "my generation" to this music are Rod Stewart & Westlife!
The choices of songs are good and the orchastration on the firts 2 are more the okey. But his torn old tired voice over these beautiful musical settings just doesn't do them justice. And why bring in Dolly Parton & Cher? They're both fantastic singers but jazzsingers they're NOT!
Why buy this when there's an limitless world of original jazz singers/musicians to choose from? It's just beyond me!
If you still want someone contemporaray - stick to Natalie Cole, Madeleyne Peyroux or my favourite: Stacey Kent (check her out - you WONT regret it!!!)
Back to Rod: The last effort (number 4 in the series) was so hastily put together the tracklist isn't even correct. I could just see him: "Alright people! I have an hour to record this, so just gimme the mic so I can get back to chasing women! How many millions is this cd gonna make me?! Really!? Great! We'll make another next month! Just throw something together - they'll buy anything!"
No - stick to the originals people!

Rod, you sly dog you..........2007-02-10

Okay, I bought this CD for my mother's birthday (she loves it!), but before I gave it to her, I gave it a spin on my CD player. To my surprise, I ended up giving it a few more spins, and buying my own copy (as well as copies of the other "Songbook" recordings).
Smooth stuff, Rod does a great job. Old standards reworked almost perfectly. I like this a lot!
Truthfully, when you add together Rod's "rocking" early phase and these "Songbook" recordings, it's almost possible to forgive him for "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy".

BTW, While you can't see the rest of her, the chick on the cover's legs are HOT!!

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PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE - Anniversary release????
Trio
Good Harmony
Gift
Only Somewhat Impressed

Trio
Dolly Parton , Emmylou Harris , and Linda Ronstadt
Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea
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ASIN: B000002LAC
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

The Pain Of Loving You
Making Plans
To Know Him Is To Love Him
Hobo's Meditation
Wild Flowers
Telling Me Lies
My Dear Companion
Those Memories Of You
I've Had Enough
Rosewood Casket
Farther Along

Amazon.com essential recording

"Appalachia circa 1907" is the way they described it in the postgame interviews. It wasn't, of course, but it was as close as you could come in 1987 and still hope to sell the million copies that this ended up selling. The "Three Tenors" of country music juggle leads, complement each other to often haunting effect, and subjugate their egos to a greater cause. The songs run the gamut from primordial country favorites like "Rosewood Casket" and "Hobo's Meditation," to '50s pop (a rather anomalous "To Know Him Is to Love Him"), and mainstream country. The instrumentation is restrained, the vocals are unfailingly lovely, and the result is a trio that is more than the sum of its parts. --Colin Escott

Customer Reviews:

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE - Anniversary release????.......2007-05-23

It goes without saying this is a classic recording and is mentioned numorous times in articles and reviews comparing other recordings to it. I haven't heard any rumors but it would be fitting if Rhino planned a 20th Anniversary deluxe release - remastered and expanded to 2 discs. Trio definitely qualifies as an obvious choice for a new remastered release. I can only hope it is being kept a secret given the little advance information given out for most Rhino releases - the upcoming Emmylou rarities box set included.

Trio.......2007-03-12

Wonderful music by three very talented ladies. I play it frequently. Received in excellent conditoin.

Good Harmony.......2007-03-09

This is one of the best country ladies harmony record I have heard in a long time. The solo's are very good and from two ladie's one doesn't hear to much from.
It is to bad the songs in this cd are sad and kinda depressing but the music is great.

Gift.......2007-01-09

This was a gift, but I got a lot of credit for getting. I have heard the CD though I thought it was very nice.

Only Somewhat Impressed.......2006-08-10

I enjoyed the harmony of the singers and a few of the songs, but to really enjoy the CD, you need to be an OLD folk songs enthusiast.
BJF

Songcatcher: Music from and Inspired by the Motion Picture

Average customer rating:

Songcatcher
Disappointed
Not very authentic, but a couple of good songs
Songcatcher - The real soundtrack
Bad

Songcatcher: Music from and Inspired by the Motion Picture
Roseanne Cash , Dolly Parton , Emmylou Harris , Maria McKee , David Mansfield , Patty Loveless , Allison Moorer , Emmy Rossum , David Patrick Kelly & Bobby McMillen Hazel Dickens , and Pat Carrolls
Manufacturer: Vanguard Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005B50H
Release Date: 2001-05-08

Tracks:

Fair And Tender Ladies - Roseanne Cash
Pretty Saro - Iri DeMent
When Love Is New - Dolly Parton & Emmy Rossum
Barbara Allen - Emmy Rossum
Barbara Allen - Emmylou Harris
Moonshiner - Allison Moorer
Sounds Of Loneliness - Patty Loveless
All My Tears - Julie Miller
Wayfarin' Stranger - Maria McKee
Mary Of The Wild Moor - Sara Evans
Wind And Rain - Gillian Welch, David Rawlings & David Steele
The Cuckoo Bird - Deana Carter
Score Suite #1 - David Mansfield
Conversations With Death - Hazel Dickens, David Patrick Kelly & Bobby McMillen
Score Suite #2 - David Mansfield
Single Girl - Pat Carrolls

Amazon.com

Maybe they should have subtitled this album O Sister, Where Art Thou? Like the music from the Coen brothers' O Brother... movie, Songcatcher celebrates the emotional purity of mountain music, the acoustic balladry of the Appalachians--only this soundtrack features an all-female assemblage. Among the luminaries who shine the brightest: Rosanne Cash, who sets the tone with the album-opening "Fair and Tender Ladies"; Julie Miller, whose original "All My Tears" could pass as an old spiritual; Patty Loveless, who returns to her Kentucky roots with "Sounds of Loneliness"; and Gillian Welch, who leads an a cappella rendition of "Wind and Rain." Of the more familiar material, Emmylou Harris seems like she's coasting through the oft-revived "Barbara Allen" while Maria McKee sounds like she's singing for her life on "Wayfarin' Stranger." Yet the emphasis throughout is less on vocal virtuosity than on the stark simplicity of the songs, the album more impressive as an ensemble piece than a showcase for individual singers. --Don McLeese

Customer Reviews:

Songcatcher.......2007-05-30

This CD is absolutely fantastic. If anyone that enjoys mountain music will
certainly be crazy about it. And if you enjoy the CD, you will diffiently enjoy the DVD of the Songcatcher.

Disappointed.......2007-05-25

I should have paid more attention to the fine print. Mostly, this is not a soundtrack album. If I want to listen to all the songs as they are performed in the film, it seems I will have to get the DVD.

If you want to listen to the soundtrack performances of all the songs, then do not get this CD.

Not very authentic, but a couple of good songs.......2007-01-17

This is an okay album if you are just looking for some listenable music, but in general the songs are overdone and not authentic-sounding (as in, they don't sound like mountain music but like something produced in some fancy studio). The exception is Iris DeMent's "Pretty Saro," which is an absolute gem and perhaps makes the album worth buying for just this one song!!! There are some good songs on here, but if you are looking for real Appalachian tunes, you'll not find much of that. Of course, many of the singers have fantastic voices, so that's one plus. There are a lot of really good authentic albums out there, but this isn't one of them.

Songcatcher - The real soundtrack.......2007-01-16

My mother loves this CD so much I had to buy her another, one for her home & one in the car. My grandmother and aunt loved the music & movie too, and now my 9 year old is singing some of the quirky songs too. They highly recommend it for people that like the movie or this type of music.

Bad.......2007-01-02

Nothing good to say about this... overproduced and does not capture spirit of the movie. Get "Songcatcher II" instead.

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Hello Dolly
Consummate Performer
Ultimate Dolly Parton CD
Dolly Pardon CD
A must have

Ultimate Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton
Manufacturer: RCA
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B000099T49
Release Date: 2006-11-03

Tracks:

Joshua
Coat Of Many Colors
Jolene
I Will Always Love You
Please Don't Stop Loving Me
Love Is Like A Butterfly
The Bargain Store
Here You Come Again
It's All Wrong, But It's All Right
Heartbreaker
I Really Got The Feeling
You're The Only One
Starting Over Again
Old Flames Can't Hold A Candle To You
9 To 5
But You Know I Love You
Tennessee Homesick Blues
Islands In The Stream
To Know Him Is To Love Him
Why'd You Come In Here Lookin' Like That

Customer Reviews:

Hello Dolly.......2007-06-12

What can I say; you either love Dolly Parton or not. Me I love her and could not think of a better way to get a lot of her hits other than the "Ultimate Dolly Parton" CD. Buy this one for you and your friends, you will not be sorry.

Consummate Performer.......2007-03-13

I haven't taken the CD out of the player since I received it 3+ weeks ago. It reminds me of why Dolly will eternally be country. A definite must for any country music lover.

Ultimate Dolly Parton CD.......2007-02-07

This CD contained almost all of the songs I was hoping to get on one unit and none that I did not want. These span most of Parton's career and demonstrate her unique talent.

Dolly Pardon CD.......2007-01-09

Received CD in q quick timeframe and it came on perfect condition!

A must have.......2006-11-22

This is exclusivley Dolly! What a talent, songwriter, and career. If you do not know Dolly, get this album and you will fall in love with how talented this artist is. This is the most comprehensive choice of music in years. It clearly shows you why she is the Queen of all country music and respected in all genre of music. The critics love her.

Average customer rating:

Fantastic!
Weak sequel
Really Good Follow Up To "Trio"
Powerful voices
This Version of "After the Goldrush" is Breath-taking!!

Trio II (Two)
Dolly Parton , Emmylou Harris , and Linda Ronstadt
Manufacturer: Asylum Records
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000F1D2
Release Date: 1999-02-09

Tracks:

Lover's Return
High Sierra
Do I Ever Cross Your Mind
After the Gold Rush
The Blue Train
I Feel the Blues Movin' In
You'll Never Be the Sun
He Rode All the Way to Texas
Feels Like Home
When We're Gone, Long Gone

Amazon.com

This long-awaited, highly anticipated follow-up to 1987's much-loved initial Trio offering doesn't disappoint. On Trio II, Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt, and Dolly Parton weave a spell that's equal parts traditional and contemporary, country and folk, vision and voice. It's their seamless musical blend of these counterpoints--as in the sweet, sweeping harmonies on Neil Young's "After the Gold Rush" or the instrumentally spare acoustic presentation of the Carter Family's "Lover's Return"--that makes these songs such treasures. When individual voices soar and fuse together to create distinct new voices, when instinct leads the way for artistry to follow, the result is perfect harmony, pure magic. --Alexandra Russell

Customer Reviews:

Fantastic! .......2007-06-27

Some people are complaining about the duplication of songs on this cd and Linda Ronstadt's Feels Like Home cd. When these tracks were recorded, there were conflicts with schedules and an argument took place between Ms. Parton and Ms. Ronstadt (I remember reading an article that Dolly told the details). After the feud, the recordings were shelved and it looked very grim that this cd would ever be released. Ms. Ronstadt's company was pushing for a cd to release and since there didn't seem to be any hope of another Trio recording, she used the tracks of her and Ms. Harris (and in her linear notes on her cd, she thanks Ms. Harris for her loyalty because of the feud between her and Dolly.) They decided to record other singers for the 'Trio' affect, they recruited Alison Krauss (a frequent Dolly collabirator). Dolly used one track for her Treasures cd and also used Ms. Harris but also used a third singer for the 'Trio' affect. After several years, things worked out so that they could release the Trio cd but of course some of the tracks were released on previous cd's. When the trio was promoting the cd, you could sense some tension between Ms. Parton and Ms. Ronstadt.

Even with all the drama, the cd is terrific and they sound perfect together. The original concept was to have each lady take lead on a cd. The first one has Dolly being lead on most songs and the second one has Linda taking lead on most songs. Doubtful that a third cd will be released using Emmylou as the lead, which is a shame because these ladies combined can do no wrong as far as I'm concerned. Angelic is the word that comes to mind when I hear the three of them harmonizing.

Weak sequel.......2007-06-19

Despite the beautiful voices, especially Linda's and Emmylou's, this album is a real disappointment. As good as the song selection was on "Trio", the same can't be said about this turkey. Mostly blah songs that are totally uninspiring. Spend your money on Emmylou's anthology or some of Ronstadt's other albums. Their version of "After the Gold Rush" does have its moments though.

Really Good Follow Up To "Trio".......2006-05-08

The album is so great, I can't believe I never knew about this one earlier. The album is so moving, the music & the singers on here are totally haunting. The songs get to where they never leave your mind and it gets you where your listening to it over & over again, of course the most haunting and beautfully sad song on here is "After The Goldrush", I really can't understand what it's about, but all I know is that's the one song that sticks in my mind. "Trio II (2)" also gives you three different kinds of music, there's Country, Bluegrass, & a little bit of rock/pop especially on "5. The Blue Train", "8. He Rode All The Way To Texas" & "9. Feel's Like Home". Emmylou Harris & Linda Ronstadt are the lead singers on here & their great, But! Dolly Parton (one of my favorite's ever!) only sings for the leads on track 4 & 8, the rest is either back vocals are all together. Overall it's an A- album.

Powerful voices.......2003-12-05

This album might not have been as successful as the original TRIO album from 1987, but I think it's even better. The song selection is very strong, and the songs suit these ladies very well. The harmonies are beautiful. There's nothing more I could ask for from this album. It opens with the beautiful "Lovers Return", which is a Carter Family song. "High Sierra" is a beautiful song, Linda sounds wonderful on this song. Emmylou takes the helm in a cover of Dolly's "Do I Ever Cross Your Mind". They do a great version of Neil Young's "After The Goldrush" which is just stunning. Linda is lead on "The Blue Train", which is a very nice song. Other highlights include "When We're Gone, Long Gone", "Feels Like Home", "You'll Never Be The Sun" and "He Rode All The Way To Texas". This album was originally recorded in 1994 but there was problems with the release and other factors, so it wasn't released until early 1999. Definately a gem!

This Version of "After the Goldrush" is Breath-taking!!.......2003-06-20

I bought the first Trio CD when it came out and enjoyed most of the songs there. I have to admit, I only bought this second Trio release because of one song "After the Goldrush". This has to be one of the most beautiful, breath-taking, chills-down-your-spine song ever recorded. Most remakes usually aren't as good as the originals, but I beg to differ on this one. This is one of those songs that I crank up as loud as my speakers and ears can stand it - I feel like I'm hearing music and vocals from heaven. It's just astounding. I did finally give the rest of the CD a listen to, and it's fairly decent. But, even if all these other songs sucked, to me, it would have been worth the price just to have "After the Goldrush".

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DOLLY PARTON

The Very Best of Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton
Manufacturer: Sony / Bmg Import
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B000MTOQAY
Release Date: 2007-03-19

Tracks:

9 to 5
I Will Always Love You
Islands in the Stream - Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers
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Coat of Many Colors
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Here You Come Again
Baby I'm Burnin'
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Album Details

20 Track Anthology that Concentrates More on the Tennessee Country Queen's Pop Chart Successes, a Truer Set of "Greatest Hits" Than Other Collections that have Apeared on the Market. This One Includes "9 to 5", "i Will Always Love You", "Jolene", "Coat of Many Colors", "Islands in the Stream" (With Kenny Rogers), "Here You Come Again", "Baby I'm Burning", "Potential New Boyfriend", "to Know Him is to Love Him" (With the Trio)", "Silver Threads and Golden Needles" and Many More!

Customer Reviews:

DOLLY PARTON.......2007-03-29

ONE OF DOLLY PARTONS BEST CD,ALL HER HITS WERE ON THE CD AND ANYONE THAT LIKES DOLLY SHOULD BUY YHIS CD

Average customer rating:

Classic Country: Great Duets
Missing Some Major Duets!!

Classic Country: Great Duets
Johnny Cash & June Carter , Conway Twitty & Loretta Lynn , Bill Anderson & Jan Howard , Porter Wagoner & Dolly Parton , and David Frizzell & Shelly West
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ASIN: B0006419N2
Release Date: 2004-10-26

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Jackson -- Johnny Cash with June Carter
Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man -- Loretta Lynn with Conway Twitty
Golden Ring -- George Jones with Tammy Wynette
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If I Were A Carpenter -- Johnny Cash with June Carter Cash
We're Gonna Hold On -- George Jones with Tammy Wynette
I Will Always Love You -- Dolly Parton with Vince Gill
We Believe in Happy Endings -- Earl thomas Conley with Emmylou Harris

Album Description

Johnny & June. George & Tammy. Kenny & Dolly. Conway & Loretta. Individually they're stars, but together these artists are stellar. These unforgettable pairings of distinctive voices produced No. 1 chart toppers in the '60s, '70s and '80s—and only the biggest hits made it on Classic Country: Great Duets.

Customer Reviews:

Classic Country: Great Duets.......2007-01-22

This is one of the best I've heard if you like country & duets... Absolutely wonderful!

Missing Some Major Duets!! .......2005-07-26

These tracks are all excellent but frankly several major country duets are not here!! Where on earth are Kenny Rogers and Dottie West?? Instead we get Rogers with Sheena Easton and the Rogers/Easton combo makes it almost entirely a pop recording and it should not be on this package. Buck Owens & Rose Maddox have a track but where is Buck with his far more famous duet partner Susan Raye? The Merle Haggard - Janie Fricke track should not have been included since she really only just sings harmony on the record. Why aren't Jimmy Wakely & Margaret Whiting who started the male/female star duet craze in 1949 with Slipping Around here or Kitty Wells & Red Foley, the first superstar duet? And where are Ferlin Husky & Jean Shepard, Jack Greene & Jeannie Seely, David Houston & Barbara Mandrell, Bobby Bare & Skeeter Davis, Roy Drusky & Priscilla Mitchell, Don Gibson & Dottie West, Johnny Duncan & Janie Fricke, to name just a few of the famous country duos of yore. Instead we have too many tracks with the same artists here. It's a very good package but it should have been a great and classic one.

Average customer rating:

Fun, sweet album...
Should have been released in '72
those were the days
Unbelievably bad
It's OK, but could have been better

Those Were the Days
Dolly Parton
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ASIN: B000AQDQ7S
Release Date: 2005-10-11

Tracks:

Those Were The Days
Blowin' In The Wind
Where Have All The Flowers Gone
Twelfth Of Never
Where Do The Children Play
Me And Bobby McGee
Crimson And Clover
The Cruel War
Turn, Turn, Turn
If I Were A Carpenter
Both Sides Now
Imagine

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Like 1996's Treasures, this covers collection by Dolly Parton might seem, on the surface, to be a gimmicky filler in her prestigious catalog of some of country's finest originals. Yet it's a vast improvement. Those Were the Days, largely bluegrass-inspired and featuring a plethora of famous duet and harmony partners, has more than a few sterling moments. And that's not just because songs like "Where Have All the Flowers Gone?," "Blowin' in the Wind," "Both Sides Now," and "Twelfth of Never" find her paired with the likes of Norah Jones, Lee Ann Womack, Nickel Creek, Judy Collins, and Keith Urban. If Parton takes John Lennon's "Imagine" too far over the top, she rescues Tommy James's overly processed "Crimson and Clover" from its original reverb hell, her understated banjo/Dobro/fiddle arrangement imbuing it with dignity. Other selections seem an obvious fit. "Me and Bobby McGee" (with a charmed Kris Kristofferson) resonates with longing and loss, while "If I Were a Carpenter," a duet with Joe Nichols, finds sensual heat smoldering above its solid musical underpinning. But the gem here is her rendering of "The Cruel War," on which Alison Krauss, Dan Tyminski, and Mindy Smith add feathery harmony vocals to Parton's gossamer lead--a performance so authentically poignant and heartfelt as to melt an Arctic ice cap. No matter how this odd collection hits you, give the Cantilevered One credit for being brave enough to tackle it, as well as extra kudos for coaxing two very special guests into the studio--Parton's old partner and one-time nemesis Porter Wagoner on the title track, and Yusuf Islam, a.k.a. Cat Stevens, who plays acoustic guitar on his own "Where Do the Children Play." You just never know what the Wigged Wonder will do next. --Alanna Nash

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Album Description

A year in the making, this album of era-defining songs from the 1960s and 1970s is an astonishing collection of indispensable classics, performed in Dolly Parton's signature style with a top-notch list of friends.

Parton, who produced the album, invited several of the artists who wrote or made these songs famous to sing with her. Renowned musicians Roger McGuinn (of the Byrds), Kris Kristofferson, Judy Collins, and Tommy James make appearances on Those Were the Days. She also asked recent chart-topping artists Norah Jones, Keith Urban, Nickel Creek, Lee Ann Womack, Rhonda Vincent, Joe Nichols, and Alison Krauss to join her in the studio.

The Country Music Hall of Famer, Grammy winner, and Oscar nominee said, "I am really very proud of this album. I love all of these songs and all of the artists who performed, it just felt special from the moment the concept came to my mind. I knew I had to produce it myself in order to get all of my ideas across exactly as I wanted them to be presented. I really hope people enjoy it. I know I enjoyed making it."

Recorded in Nashville, Those Were the Days retains the bluegrass-inspired sound that earned her two Grammys and a new generation of fans for her previous four albums on Sugar Hill Records. The album includes a group sing featuring a menagerie of Grand Ole Opry legends. Capping off the album is Parton's unique version of "Imagine."

Customer Reviews:

Fun, sweet album..........2007-03-14

I REALLY thought that might hate this album, but I gave it a try because I'm a Dolly fan. I found her vocal performance to be heartfelt (as always), and the bluegrass arrangements were fun. I prefer Dolly's original songs, but I quite like this album anyway. Her voice still sounds great too. It's a bit cheesy, but I enjoyed it.

Should have been released in '72.......2007-03-01

The set list ain't subtle, but neither is Dolly Parton.

Slick and overemoting, Parton's heart is nevertheless in the right place - stop the war NOW. Most of this Folk & Woodstock stuff could have come out in '72 except I suspect Parton was pulling for Tricky Dick back then. Making amends - "Where Do The Children Play," "Turn Turn Turn," "Where Have All The Flowers Gone" and "Imagine" set the agenda. The guest stars are almost inaudible, alas; and, hey, was Joan Baez contacted for this album? - she would have been killer on "Blowin' In The Wind." Politics aside, the best track is "Me and Bobby McGee" with a playfully audible Kris Kristofferson on vocals, rocking and raving from start to finish with hoedown harmonica on a rip.

Lightweight, but kinda cool.

those were the days.......2007-02-01

I like Dolly Parton's choice of songs, and that she included an artist associated with an earlier release of each song with her rendition.

Unbelievably bad.......2007-01-30

One need only listen to Dolly's absolute abomination of Blowin' In the Wind to realize this is possibly the worst record of covers in existence. I love Dolly and I love the songs, but the combination is just awful. This CD should never have been made.

It's OK, but could have been better.......2006-11-02

When I read about this album in the paper, I was excited. I'm a Dolly fan, and thought it would be interesting to hear her covering 1960's songs that I love and grew up with. The best thing on this CD is the Twelfth of Never because it's done differently - uptempo and bluegrass. But here's what's wrong - this is not a duet album in spite of its stellar cameos. Those were the days has Mary Hopkin on it - it would have been so much fun to hear the 2 of them trading verses - instead poor Mary is buried so far down in the mix you can't even hear her. Where do the children play, a delicately beautiful albeit depressing song by Cat Stevens in it's original incarnation, is redone here with..you guessed - Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens), but again his voice is buried so far down in the mix along with a chorus of 1000 that you can't even hear him. Crimson & Clover, an LP I once owned as a young teenager is sung with Tommy James. Can you hear him? Hardly. Worst of all, Dolly did an overly bombastic version of the terribly over-recorded Imagine. To be honest with you, the song has been played so much over the years it has lost it's meaning and worn out it's welcome. Why did she have to pick Imagine? This would have been a much more enjoyable listen if the production had been more spartan. Yes, without the gospel choruses etc., I would have enjoyed it more. Instead it comes across like a Shania Twain CD, and that's not a good thing. If you're looking for Dolly at her best, try The Winning Hand from the 1980's which also includes some great tunes and DUETS with Kris, and WIllie and Brenda Lee.

Porter Wagoner & Dolly Parton - 20 Greatest Hits

Average customer rating:

Early Dolly
A fine collection
Porter & Dolly
Great Listening
Awesome CD

Porter Wagoner & Dolly Parton - 20 Greatest Hits
Porter Wagoner & Dolly Parton
Manufacturer: Tee Vee Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000066GY
Release Date: 1998-03-10

Tracks:

Holding On To Nothin'
Just Between You And Me
Please Don't Stop Loving Me
If Teardrops Were Pennies
Just Someone I Used To Know
We'll Get Ahead Someday
Daddy Was An Old Time Preacher Man
Is Forever Longer Than Always
If You Go, I'll Follow You
Forty Miles From Poplar Bluff
Making Plans
The Last Thing On My Mind
Better Move It On Home
Yours Love
Tomorrow Is Forever
Lost Forever In Your Kiss
Burning The Midnight Oil
Jeannie's Afraid Of The Dark
Before I Met You
Silver Sandals

Customer Reviews:

Early Dolly.......2007-05-14

Great sample of Dolly when she started. Porter Wagoner not at his best but Dolly was great. Especially "Jeannie is afraid of the Dark"

A fine collection.......2006-02-05

There are a few collections of Dolly and Porter out there, but this has to be the most complete. I had reservations about intially purchasing this since it was released by "TeeVee Records", but I will admit, I was wrong. It is a fine collection of original recordings, and "TeeVee Records" should be commended for this release. There are 20 numbers here, and I'm glad to say, there is no filler material; all of the songs are among their most popular. Besides the lighter material such as "We'll Get ahead Someday" and "Better Move it on Home", their two most tragic songs about dead and dying kids are also included, with "Jeannie's Afraid of the Dark" and "Silver Sandals". Get this album, as it will quickly become part of your regular rotation.

Porter & Dolly.......2005-09-07

Porter Wagoner & Dolly Parton - 20 Greatest Hits, is one of the best I have heard, it has all great songs. Porter and Dolly are one of the finest duet couples in country music and this recording of their 20 greatest hits will attest to it.

Great Listening.......2005-08-31

I received my merchandise in timely manner, the quality was excellent. The cd perfect condition. Would order from again.
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Awesome CD.......2005-08-26

This is one of the best CD's to date that I own. The only thing missing is some of dolly and porters funny songs like the ones listed on Two of A Kind CD.

Average customer rating:

The Essential Dolly Parton
THE BEST
A must have
Not much on country, but it's pretty good
Wonderful!!

The Essential Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton
Manufacturer: RCA
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0009S2THU
Release Date: 2005-06-28

Tracks:

Dumb Blonde
Just Because I'm A Woman
My Blue Ridge Mountain Boy
Mule Skinner Blues (Blue Yodel No.8)
Joshua
Coat Of Many Colors
Touch Your Woman
My Tennessee Mountain Home
Jolene
Please Don't Stop Loving Me
I Will Always Love You
Love Is Like A Butterfly
The Bargain Store
The Seeker
We Used To
All I Can Do
Light Of A Clear Blue Morning
It's All Wrong, But It's All Right

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Here You Come Again
Two Doors Down
Heartbreaker
I Really Got The Feeling
You're The Only One
Starting Over Again
Old Flames Can't Hold A Candle To You
9 To 5
But You Know I Love You
Single Women
Hearbreak Express
Islands In The Stream
Save The Last Dance For Me
Tennessee Homesick Blues
God Won't Get You
To Know Him Is To Love Him
Why'd You Come In Here Lookin' Like That
Rockin' Years
Shine

Customer Reviews:

The Essential Dolly Parton.......2007-04-06

Pleased with the purchase. It was what I was looking for, arrived on time and in good shape. It was cheaper than if I had purchased it at a local store.

THE BEST.......2007-01-20

I bought this item for my brother as he couldn't find it anywhere in stores. He loved it and plays it in his truck constantly.

A must have.......2006-11-29

If you're a Dolly Parton fan (even somewhat of a fan), this is a must have for your collection. It will NOT disappoint!!

Not much on country, but it's pretty good.......2006-10-14

I listened to this, and it took me back to days of listening to WRCP in Philadelphia, PA. in the backseat of my parent's car. Especially with the older material, and I feel her voice was one of innocence in those earlier tunes, and I know that I have to separate all of this from my own wonders of the Southern culture. I began to notice a couple of tunes dealt with Biblical Themes: "Joshua", and "Coat Of Many Colors". I know that the south is the Bible Belt, but I have to wonder where the Bible ends, and Southern Traditions begin, and how they're supposed to be intertwined. I also see how country is starting to sound more like early r&b from the seventies, and I just would like to sit down with some of these southern musicians like Dolly and The Statler Brothers, and see where thier faith lies, and what leads them to record songs like "Dumb Blonde", and "Why'd You Come In Here Looking Like That?", and then there's the attitude of "If You Can't Beat Them Join Them." Where I found this on the last song on the album where she covers the songs like Collective Soul's "Shine?" I know that I used to work in a truck company, and everyone there was flabbergasted when I requested a block of the Doobie Brothers for my birthday on a rock station, and it was because they were staunch country and western lovers, so what happens? I am just filled with so many questions about this, and I also want to take time here to commment of "Mule Skinner Blues" I feel it's one of the worst songs ever written let alone recorded. By far, and I'm sorry to say Dolly's was the worst. It was like eating french cut green beans, and the slivers going down your throat. It was like waking up one morning, and have your parents yelling and screaming at you for no reason, it just leaves you with a impending feeling of depression for the rest of your day, week, your life. I just hate it because it's a bad tune, and when I think of Mule Skinning it's pain where mules are skinned alive to make whatever product would make you rich, and while I'm not an animal's rights activist I do feel the pain of a mule when it was skinned because that's what I feel I'm going through when hearing this song. I just have so many questions pertaining to the southern musicians, but I want to keep this separate from the stuff on here that's actually good. I feel that Dolly is talented, so that's what I choose to focus on here, and perhaps I'll have a chance to talk with her sometime to find out what the south is all about.

Wonderful!!.......2006-07-02

This is a wonderful collection of original Dolly Parton recordings. Very enjoyable!!! I love it!!

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