Dolly Parton has died at age of 80😥🙏🕯️
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Combining news about Dolly Parton and the British Royals, as I think @Lanolin has a thread about the Royals going:
"The royal guard at Buckingham Palace played Dolly Parton's song, '9 to 5', to honor the singer's passing, multiple outlets have reported."
I haven't seen the clip yet (there are several going around,) but when I do, I'm sure I'll tear up.
I was never into her music, but read several interviews with her and it always struck me that she seemed very kind and down-to-earth -- two of my favorite qualities in a human being. I love that the palace chose "9 to 5" because it's an everyday, working-class person's song.
I also loved that she never took herself seriously, with famous quips like:
"It takes a lot of money to look this cheap," and "Dumb blonde jokes don't bother me. I know I'm not dumb. And I know I'm not a blonde."
RIP, Dolly.
Hope to meet you someday in heaven.
"The royal guard at Buckingham Palace played Dolly Parton's song, '9 to 5', to honor the singer's passing, multiple outlets have reported."
I haven't seen the clip yet (there are several going around,) but when I do, I'm sure I'll tear up.
I was never into her music, but read several interviews with her and it always struck me that she seemed very kind and down-to-earth -- two of my favorite qualities in a human being. I love that the palace chose "9 to 5" because it's an everyday, working-class person's song.
I also loved that she never took herself seriously, with famous quips like:
"It takes a lot of money to look this cheap," and "Dumb blonde jokes don't bother me. I know I'm not dumb. And I know I'm not a blonde."
RIP, Dolly.
Hope to meet you someday in heaven.
This is my all time favorite song that she sang. To me this is iconic Dolly Parton. I was a just a kid then and just loved how sweet she sang this song back then and still is.
[Verse 1]
Here you come again
Just when I'd begun to get myself together
You waltz right in the door
Just like you've done before
And wrap my heart 'round your little finger
[Verse 2]
Here you come again
Just when I'm about to make it work without you
You look into my eyes
And lie those pretty lies
And pretty soon I'm wondering' how I came to doubt you
[Chorus]
All you got to do is smile that smile
And there go all my defenses
Just leave it up to you and in a little while
You're messin' up my mind and fillin' up my senses
[Verse 3]
Here you come again
Lookin' better than a body has a right to
And shakin' me up so that all I really know
Is here you come again
And here I go
[Instrumental Break]
[Chorus]
All you got to do is smile that smile
And there go all my defenses
Just leave it up to you and in a little while
You're messin' up my mind and fillin' up my senses
[Verse 4]
Here you come again
Lookin' better than a body has a right to
And shakin' me up so
That all I really know
Is here you come again
And here I go
[Outro]
Here I go
And here I go
And here I go
Here you come again
And here I go
Here I go
And here I go
This is my favorite cover of the song. Dolly Parton's song is cheerful, but this is more yearning which I think fits the lyrics of the song better.
Dolly Parton sings "Here You Come Again" Live on The CMA, 1977
[Verse 1]
Here you come again
Just when I'd begun to get myself together
You waltz right in the door
Just like you've done before
And wrap my heart 'round your little finger
[Verse 2]
Here you come again
Just when I'm about to make it work without you
You look into my eyes
And lie those pretty lies
And pretty soon I'm wondering' how I came to doubt you
[Chorus]
All you got to do is smile that smile
And there go all my defenses
Just leave it up to you and in a little while
You're messin' up my mind and fillin' up my senses
[Verse 3]
Here you come again
Lookin' better than a body has a right to
And shakin' me up so that all I really know
Is here you come again
And here I go
[Instrumental Break]
[Chorus]
All you got to do is smile that smile
And there go all my defenses
Just leave it up to you and in a little while
You're messin' up my mind and fillin' up my senses
[Verse 4]
Here you come again
Lookin' better than a body has a right to
And shakin' me up so
That all I really know
Is here you come again
And here I go
[Outro]
Here I go
And here I go
And here I go
Here you come again
And here I go
Here I go
And here I go
This is my favorite cover of the song. Dolly Parton's song is cheerful, but this is more yearning which I think fits the lyrics of the song better.
Carly Smithson, Here you come again Studio Version - video
She certainly was a unique spirit. And incredibly generous and kind.
No one could have a bad word to say about her. She was truly beloved.
We lost a treasure. But her legacy of music , movies, and generosity will live on for all time.
We will always love you too.
No one could have a bad word to say about her. She was truly beloved.
We lost a treasure. But her legacy of music , movies, and generosity will live on for all time.
We will always love you too.
Howdy partner, I suppose someone will have to go on record then! What did make her so lovable? If you count the nearly 200 major music industry's awards she amassed, all toll, her 'list of awards and nominations' would likely be at the heart of it, though not solitarily. Her wit was instantaneous. But that is as far as my estimation of her being 'a great American' example could be stretched. I say that at a safe distance from malice, being raised by Country Music loving parents, I saw first hand the growth of her eight number ones to add to her world-class portfolio.
Since her passing now approaching a week from tomorrow, I have immersed myself into her many guest appearances on Johnny, David, Leno, etc., as well as a spattering of international appearances. It was an eye-opener, even after all these years. In light of what I have gathered, Dolly's chief claim to a people's heart is her un-canny ability to project a professional who remained virtually untouched by the usual superstar scandal and controversy trap that largely for her, went along in a shroud of innocence.
But I guess that is what America has arrived to, throwing off a steadfast zeal for the Father's will for a vulgar foul-mouthed entertainer, which largely, was at the basis of her wit which would paralyze many a discussion.
You can go on the record and imply Dolly wasn't kind,witty,generous,a Christian,a good person?
No, no you cannot.
(Gov. Lee Announces Partnership to Name Nashville International Airport in Honor of Dolly Parton
A lasting tribute is being envisioned to honor her remarkable life, enduring legacy, and immeasurable impact on Tennessee and beyondLovely tribute.
Imply? Well you got me there seeing how seamless AI video content is from reality. Who knows, maybe even scores of old stuff too. Yet, it remains acknowledged, accepted, championed. But, if the implication is AI's fault, then the manner of the life she lived did not expose her profession of knowing God as false and spiritually shipwrecked.
Dolly was an entertainer, performer, singer, songwriter. On stage and screen she took on a lot of different personas.
Before she was Country Western and crossed over, into Pop, preachers came to her tiny Tennessee town and converted the whole family. She sang gospel songs. She was always a country girl at heart.
When she wrote songs, it was about the whole of life experience not just the romantic parts. She told stories, it wasn't always rosy, some stories are funny, some are tragic. In the South, esp where Dolly grew up, they ain't known for being 'high class'. That's just the way they talk.
When you're an entertainer and go on a late-night talk show, all they want to do is probe into your personal life and roast you. You have to fend for yourself, especially if you are female. Some of that is by telling jokes or being witty.
I never watched those late night talk shows, because they really can be rude, esp the male presenters. I mean creepy as. But it's on the males. Women just learned to fight/banter back, cos who wants to have men come on to you on TV.
Before she was Country Western and crossed over, into Pop, preachers came to her tiny Tennessee town and converted the whole family. She sang gospel songs. She was always a country girl at heart.
When she wrote songs, it was about the whole of life experience not just the romantic parts. She told stories, it wasn't always rosy, some stories are funny, some are tragic. In the South, esp where Dolly grew up, they ain't known for being 'high class'. That's just the way they talk.
When you're an entertainer and go on a late-night talk show, all they want to do is probe into your personal life and roast you. You have to fend for yourself, especially if you are female. Some of that is by telling jokes or being witty.
I never watched those late night talk shows, because they really can be rude, esp the male presenters. I mean creepy as. But it's on the males. Women just learned to fight/banter back, cos who wants to have men come on to you on TV.
Dolly had 11 sibling's. Her brother passed just about a month ago.
Can't imagine growing up in a one room cabin with 2 parents and 12 kids.
That's a lot of love.
In the UK the King's Guard honored her passing in their own way,playing 9 to 5. She was a global treasure.
Wow
When I first got into Dolly Parton songs I didn't really know much about her except she was the buxom blonde who spoke with the country accent and wore cowboy boots and flashy rhinestones.
I mean I like most music in general but Dolly had something special. She was the real deal in that she played her own guitar, wrote most all her own songs, and she came from a very humble background and wasn't afraid to share or disguise where she came from.
She also had a very distinctive voice that other country singers don't have, like they overdo it a bit but Dolly just knew the right way to phrase a song and she could adlib too! A lot of country songs are about no-good no-hoper husbands who drink or cheat a lot...but Dolly somehow made it funny/meaningful rather than a pity-fest.
I write as if she's in the past already but I think she was larger than life and for those who don't know her or aren't aware of her (maybe born too late) you have something rare and precious to discover when you listen to her or watch her performances on screen.
When I first got into Dolly Parton songs I didn't really know much about her except she was the buxom blonde who spoke with the country accent and wore cowboy boots and flashy rhinestones.
I mean I like most music in general but Dolly had something special. She was the real deal in that she played her own guitar, wrote most all her own songs, and she came from a very humble background and wasn't afraid to share or disguise where she came from.
She also had a very distinctive voice that other country singers don't have, like they overdo it a bit but Dolly just knew the right way to phrase a song and she could adlib too! A lot of country songs are about no-good no-hoper husbands who drink or cheat a lot...but Dolly somehow made it funny/meaningful rather than a pity-fest.
I write as if she's in the past already but I think she was larger than life and for those who don't know her or aren't aware of her (maybe born too late) you have something rare and precious to discover when you listen to her or watch her performances on screen.
She brought a lot of love and light into the world.
Children all over the world have her to thank for books and their being inspired to learn to read.
Charitable,kind,funny,self deprecating, beautiful.
"It takes a lot of money to look this cheap!"
So cute.
My favourite Dollyism
'I tried every diet in the book. I tried some that weren't in the book. I tried eating the book. It tasted better than most of the diets'
'I tried every diet in the book. I tried some that weren't in the book. I tried eating the book. It tasted better than most of the diets'
