Dolly Parton – But You Know I Love You
“But You Know I Love You” is a song written by Mike Settle and originally recorded by Kenny Rogers and The First Edition in 1969. It became a major country hit for both Rogers and Bill Anderson that same year. In 1978, Dolly Parton recorded her own version of the song for her album Heartbreaker. Parton’s version reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and became one of her signature songs.
Background and composition
“But You Know I Love You” was written by Mike Settle in 1968. The song is a simple, yet powerful ballad about the pain of heartbreak. The song’s lyrics are full of vivid imagery and detail, and they paint a powerful picture of a love that has been lost.
Recording and production
Dolly Parton’s version of “But You Know I Love You” was recorded in 1978 at the RCA Studio B in Nashville, Tennessee. The song was produced by Gary Klein.
The recording features Parton’s vocals accompanied by a simple acoustic guitar arrangement. Parton’s vocals are warm and expressive, and they perfectly convey the emotion of the song.
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“But You Know I Love You” is a beautiful and moving song that will be cherished for generations to come.
Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song was originally written and recorded by Kenny Rogers and The First Edition in 1969.
- Dolly Parton’s version of the song was released in 1978 on her album Heartbreaker.
- The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and became one of Parton’s signature songs.
- “But You Know I Love You” has been covered by many artists, including Elvis Presley, The Judds, and Martina McBride.