Dolly Parton – Jolene

Jolene

Written and recorded by country music legend Dolly Parton, “Jolene” is a hauntingly beautiful ballad that tells the story of a woman’s jealousy and fear of losing her husband to another woman. Released in 1974 as the second single from her album of the same name, the song quickly became a massive hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and crossing over to the pop charts, where it peaked at number 60. “Jolene” has since become one of Parton’s signature songs and has been covered by countless artists, including The White Stripes, Miley Cyrus, and Kelly Clarkson.

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Here are some additional details about the song:

• The song was originally written as a poem by Dolly Parton.
• The song’s title was inspired by a woman named Jolene Jones who Parton met at a bank.
• The song’s recording sessions were famously difficult, with Parton and producer Porter Wagoner often clashing over the song’s direction.
• The song was eventually released in a shorter, edited version that was more palatable to radio stations.
• Despite the challenges surrounding its release, “Jolene” has become one of the most iconic and influential songs of all time.