In appreciation of Dolly Parton

Subject: RE: In appreciation of Dolly
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 15 Nov 08 - 03:34 PM

Phew - Glad it isn't just me then:-) I was starting to worry!

DeG

Subject: RE: In appreciation of Dolly
From: CarolC
Date: 15 Nov 08 - 03:25 PM

I never particularly like her music until she teemed up with Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt. Together, I think they're amazing. Here they are singing one of Jean Ritchie's songs (and some others)...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-M07PRsjKdw&feature=related


I once heard Parton tell a story about a heckler at one of her concerts. She said that guy yelled up from the audience saying, "Hey Dolly! Are they real?", to which Dolly answered...



























"No! They're wigs!"

Subject: RE: In appreciation of Dolly
From: Acorn4
Date: 15 Nov 08 - 02:53 PM

I'm also amazed at how she manages the fingerpicking with those long nails on the hand that does the fretting!

Subject: RE: In appreciation of Dolly
From: fat B****rd
Date: 15 Nov 08 - 02:51 PM

I enjoyed the film "9 to 5" as well, Her 'Work Song' (not to be confused with the Adderleys) is great, and I'm with Jim on 'My Tennessee Mountain Home'
And she does take the mickey out of herself.

Subject: RE: In appreciation of Dolly
From: GUEST,Russ
Date: 15 Nov 08 - 02:40 PM

I've been a Dolly fan since I first saw her with Porter Wagoner.

I've always liked her music and respected her as a person. She's always seemed to me to be one of the few performers I would like to meet.

I was fairly young when I first saw Dolly on TV. I remember that she tended to wear dresses with long sleeves and buttons to the throat. I didn't really notice her physical attributes until a lecherous friend pointed them out.

Russ (Permanent GUEST)

Subject: RE: In appreciation of Dolly
From: Brakn
Date: 15 Nov 08 - 02:22 PM

My favourite - Wold Flowers.

Subject: RE: In appreciation of Dolly
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 15 Nov 08 - 02:20 PM

No g, I mean whiny country music as a whole, not as the output of the lovely Ms Parton.

JM

Subject: RE: In appreciation of Dolly
From: gnu
Date: 15 Nov 08 - 02:11 PM

G! "whiny country music"??? Nay, Nay. That woman has a talent and a heart that few can equal. "Whiny" is the last thing I would call her music. I am hoping you just haven't heard enough of this truly great artist.... and, fine person. Of course, I can only judge her by her music and her appearences on talk shows, but, sign me up as a trulay appreciative fan of the music and the person.

Subject: RE: In appreciation of Dolly
From: GUEST,Jim
Date: 15 Nov 08 - 02:02 PM

Tennesee Mountain Home is a great song.

Subject: RE: In appreciation of Dolly
From: Nancy King
Date: 15 Nov 08 - 12:31 PM

I've thought for a long time that Dolly Parton is one of the best songwriters around. My favorites are "To Daddy" and "Old Flames,"
though there are many other great ones as well. She really has a flair for getting to the heart of an idea and using words to express it brilliantly. And I love the way she uses her voice, as in "There's More Where That Came From."

She's smart and funny and self-deprecating. When Jay Leno or one of those guys asked her how long it took her to do her hair like that, she answered brightly, "I don't know. I'm never there!"

Long live Dolly!

Nancy

Subject: RE: In appreciation of Dolly
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 15 Nov 08 - 11:42 AM

Always felt as though I shouldn't like her, as she is on the surface something I dislike in women, bleached, blond, and an exhibitionist.
Then you hear her talk about her upbringing, and her charity, and you realise, she's a wonderful lady.
Still not a fan of whiny country music though! ;)

JM

Subject: RE: In appreciation of Dolly
From: Acorn4
Date: 15 Nov 08 - 11:19 AM

Favourites:-

In the Sweet Bye and Bye.
Eagle When She Flies.

Great singer - has written her fair share of dross which us inevitable when you've written 3,000 songs, but there are also some real masterpieces.

Subject: RE: In appreciation of Dolly
From: olddude
Date: 15 Nov 08 - 11:13 AM

Love her, like you said people seem to only talk about her attributes but she is one heck of a musician

Subject: RE: In appreciation of Dolly
From: Peter the Squeezer
Date: 15 Nov 08 - 11:07 AM

Dolly always was talanted. Long may she reign!

Peter

Subject: RE: In appreciation of Dolly
From: topical tom
Date: 15 Nov 08 - 09:46 AM

I like Dolly and her music because she is down-to-earth and is not afraid to tell it like it is.I like the vast majority of her music, and "Coat of Many Colors" still can make me tear up a little.I especially like her songs rooted in Smoky Mountains life and culture."Dem Bones"(not sure of the title) and "Mountain Angel" I find most moving.In all, a good person and a delightful singer.

Subject: RE: In appreciation of Dolly
From: Janie
Date: 15 Nov 08 - 07:56 AM

Count me a big fan. I think she is a terrific song writer and I love her voice.   I addition, she is one smart woman.

Subject: RE: In appreciation of Dolly
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 15 Nov 08 - 07:31 AM

The few times I've seen her in interview, she seemed to be down to earth, genuine and funny and unfraid to make fun of her own celebrity.   Loved her as Truvy in Steel Magnolias. Can't say that remember much about other films I have seen her in.

Music not to my taste, regardless who is performing it. Although I do remember liking her Coat of Many Colors when I was much much much younger. I liked the message in Coat....

Just had another listen. Tiny bit of nostalgia is all I feel now. Doesn't really appeal to my current tastes.

Subject: RE: In appreciation of Dolly
From: maeve
Date: 15 Nov 08 - 07:28 AM

I have a high regard for Dolly too. Have you read about her Booklady program for children in rural areas?

Subject: RE: In appreciation of Dolly
From: bubblyrat
Date: 15 Nov 08 - 07:00 AM

Always thought of Dolly as an outstanding figure (no pun intended).

Subject: RE: In appreciation of Dolly
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 15 Nov 08 - 06:51 AM

Ah well. Must just be me then:-)

Subject: RE: In appreciation of Dolly
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 14 Nov 08 - 05:38 PM

And just to show it ain't just love of Dolly - How about this version of Jolene?

D.

Subject: In appreciation of Dolly
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 14 Nov 08 - 05:06 PM

Something on the TV set me looking up 'Butterflies'. Those in the UK will remember the TV series with Wendy Craig and Geofrey Palmer. I never relaised at the the time that the theme was written by the estemed Ms Parton and, apart from the obvious, Dolly certainly has a look to look at:-)

Here is Love is like a butterfly or a start. Then I found I will always love you whih is far better than the Whitney Houston version, IMHO. So, come on lads (and lassies) Lets hear it for Dolly! Lets not forget Islands in the Stream, even if it was written by the Bee Gees! And who could ever forget the TOTP presentation of Coat of may colours

Yet all people seem to be interested in is Dollies prominent bits. What a shame.

Love

DeG