Essential Dolly Parton CD

MUSIC

COUNTRY

Song Listing

Disc 1

Song Title

1. Dumb Blonde ~ Dolly Parton

2. Just Because I'm A Woman ~ Dolly Parton

3. My Blue Ridge Mountain Boy ~ Dolly Parton

4. Mule Skinner Blues (Blue Yodel No. 8) ~ Dolly Parton

5. Joshua ~ Dolly Parton

6. Coat Of Many Colors ~ Dolly Parton

7. Touch Your Woman ~ Dolly Parton

8. My Tennessee Mountain Home ~ Dolly Parton

9. Jolene ~ Dolly Parton

10. Please Don't Stop Loving Me ~ Dolly Parton

Disc 2

Song Title

3. Heartbreaker ~ Dolly Parton

4. I Really Got The Feeling ~ Dolly Parton

5. You're The Only One ~ Dolly Parton

6. Starting Over Again ~ Dolly Parton

7. Old Flames Can't Hold A Candle To You ~ Dolly Parton

8. 9 To 5 ~ Dolly Parton

9. But You Know I Love You ~ Dolly Parton

10. Single Women ~ Dolly Parton

11. Heartbreak Express ~ Dolly Parton

12. Islands in the Stream ~ Dolly Parton

13. Save the Last Dance for Me ~ Dolly Parton

14. Tennessee Homesick Blues ~ Dolly Parton

15. God Won't Get You ~ Dolly Parton

16. To Know Him Is to Love Him ~ Dolly Parton

17. Why'd You Come In Here Lookin' Like That ~ Dolly Parton

18. Rockin' Years ~ Dolly Parton

19. Shine ~ Dolly Parton

Album Notes and Credits

Notes & Personnel Info
	Personnel includes: Dolly Parton (vocals, guitar); Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris, Kenny Rogers, Porter Wagoner (vocals).
	Producers include: Dolly Parton, Bob Ferguson, Gary Klein, Ricky Skaggs, Gregg Perry.
	Compilation producer: Al Quaglieri.
	Recorded between 1970 & 1988. Includes liner notes by Holly George-Warren. Includes liner notes by Holly George-Warren.
	Personnel: Dolly Parton (vocals); Emmylou Harris, Kenny Rogers, Porter Wagoner, Ricky Van Shelton, Linda Ronstadt (vocals).
	Liner Note Author: Holly George-Warren.
	Recording information: 1966-2000.
	Photographers: Kristin Barlowe; Raeanne Rubenstein; Les Leverett; David Hill .
	Arrangers: Porter Wagoner; Dolly Parton; Gregg Perry; Bill McElhiney; Nick DeCaro; Steve Goldstein.
	One of the most successful and versatile artists in country music, Dolly Parton is a true icon of the genre. With a recording career spanning more than four decades, Parton epitomized country, while always venturing into other territories, including pop and bluegrass. Columbia/Legacy's THE ESSENTIAL DOLLY PARTON (not to be confused with other similarly titled compilations) begins with the striking performer flaunting her charmingly assertive nature with 1966's rollicking "Dumb Blonde," and proceeds in chronological fashion through Parton's slew of '70s hits, including the gentle, folk-like "Coat of Many Colors" and the gorgeous 1974 version of "I Will Always Love You." (The latter two songs, like many on this collection, were written by Parton herself.)
	Parton's hits from the late '70s, '80s, and beyond continue on the second disc. Runaway '80s hits "9 to 5" (from the titular film starring Parton) and "Islands in the Stream" (her Bees Gees-penned duet with Kenny Rogers) represent her commercial peak, but the remaining latter-day songs reveal that Parton's talents--particularly her distinctive high, clear voice--were still going strong into the 2000s (most notably on her bluegrass rendition of Collective Soul's rock hit, "Shine"). For those looking for the best overview of Parton's career, this 37-track set is it.
Musical Guests
	Ricky Van Shelton
	Linda Ronstadt
	Emmylou Harris
	Kenny Rogers
	Porter Wagoner

Artist Overview

Best known as one of the most beloved singers in country music, Dolly Parton is also a successful screen actress. Her greatest talent, songwriting, may also be her least heralded: Parton has penned numerous classics, among them "Coat of Many Colors," "Kentucky Gambler," "9 to 5," and "I Will Always Love You." Her first hits came in the 1960s via her duets with Porter Wagoner, but on her own she skyrocketed to fame with an angelic voice, potent songs, and a style that distinctively mixed folk, country, pop, and bluegrass.

Compilation Appearances

	Tribute To Music Of Bob Wills
	Souvenirs-Greatest Hits
	My Life
	Songcatcher
	Master & His Music
	Ultimate Country Super Hits
	Feels Like Home
	Best Little Whorehouse In Texa
	Country's 20 Classic Gospel Songs Of
	42 Ultimate Hits
	Love Songs
	The Very Best of Emmylou Harris
	Time Well Wasted
	Great American Songbook Collection (w/ Bonus DVD) (Limited Edition)
	21 Number Ones
	Nashville 906
	Love Song Collection
	Only Classic Country Collection You'l
	Featuring
	Playlist:very Best Of Jessica Simpson
	Hits Alive
	Double Play
	Joyful Noise (Ost)
	Country's Greatest Gospel:gold Ed
	Country's Greatest Gospel:platinum Ed
	Original Album Series
	Chicago Xxxiii:o Christmas Three
	Duets

Associated Artists and Works

	Kenny Rogers/Dolly Parton
	Lynn, Loretta
	Nelson, Willie
	On, Pickin'
	Original Soundtrack
	Pickin' On
	Rogers, Kenny
	Wagoner, Porter

Technical Info

	Release Date : 06/28/2005
	Original Release Date : 2005
	Catalog ID : 69240
	Label : RCA
	Number of Discs : 2
	Studio/Live : Studio
	Mono/Stereo : Stereo
	SPAR Code : n/a
	UPC : 00828766924022