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29 Sep 06 - 11:10 AM (#1846014) Subject: Origins: Letter to Heaven a Dolly original? From: GUEST,Eric Weisbard Hi there, I'm researching Dolly Parton and trying to figure out if "Letter to Heaven," which she first recorded in the early 1960s on what was supposed to be a Kitty Wells tribute record, then copyrighted when it appeared again on Joshua, is a song she actually wrote or taken from something older. Below are the lyrics: any help would be greatly appreciated. Eric An old man was sitting at his table one day Writing a letter to pass time away His little granddaughter climbed up on his knee Saying won't you please write a letter for me Oh what must I say in this letter I pray Tell mommy I miss her since she went away I coming to see her real soon I hope He choked back a big lump that rose in his throat He sealed it and wrote on that big envelope To God up in heaven you'll get it I hope He stamped it and handed it to her to mail Her big eyes were shining her little face pale She was crossing the street to the box o'er the way And when she stepped out never looked either way A big auto hit her and sped away fast The little girls prayers had been answered at last The postman was passing and picked up the note Addressed to the Master and these words he spoke Straight up into heaven this letter did go She's happy up there with her mommy I know |
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29 Sep 06 - 05:27 PM (#1846340) Subject: RE: Origins: Letter to Heaven a Dolly original? From: GUEST LETTER TO HEAVEN (Dolly Parton) « © '69 Velvet Apple Music, BMI » That is from www.luma-electronic.cz/lp/p/Parton/dolly_joshua.htm There are other lyrics from the album Joshua, and they have various writers/authors attributed. So, I would say that Dolly is indeed the author of that one. As to whether or not she based it on anything else, I would suggest you e-mail her. She's a down-home gal, and more than likely to answer you. |