Dolly Parton
Symphony Hall, Boston, Massachusetts, 1972
Dolly's first hit was "Dumb Blonde" in
1967, but she soon proved she was anything but. She worked in the
popular Porter Wagoner band from 1967 to 1974, then moved on to multiple
careers in music, film (9 to 5), and business (Dollywood, the theme
park). Her musical style went pop and her show became more Vegas than
Nashville, and she continued writing hit songs, including "I
Will Always Love You," recorded by Whitney Houston in 1992. Today,
Dolly has returned to her roots, singing and writing traditional music
in a simple, unadorned style, which most feel best shows off her considerable
talents. |
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