Parton began performing as a child, singing on local radio and television in East Tennessee. At age 12 she was appearing on Knoxville TV, and at 13, she was recording on a small label and appearing at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. When she graduated from high school in 1964 she moved to Nashville, taking many traditional elements of folklore and popular music from East Tennessee with her.
Parton's initial success came as a songwriter, with her songs being covered by Kitty Wells, Hank Williams, Jr., Skeeter Davis, and a number of others. She signed with Monument Records in late 1965, where she was initially pitched as a bubblegum pop singer, earning only one national chart single, "Happy, Happy Birthday Baby," which did not crack the Billboard Top 100. Additional pop singles also failed to chart.
The label agreed to have Parton sing country music after her composition "Put It Off Until Tomorrow" as recorded by Bill Phillips (and with Parton, uncredited, on harmony) went to No. 6 on the country charts in 1966. Her first country single, "Dumb Blonde" (one of the few songs during this era that she recorded but didn't write), reached No. 24 country 1967, followed later the same year with "Something Fishy," which went to No. 17. The two songs anchored her first full-length album, Hello I'm Dolly, that same year.
In 1967, Parton was asked to join the weekly syndicated country music TV program hosted by Porter Wagoner, replacing Norma Jean. She also signed with RCA Records, Wagoner's label, during this period, where she would remain for the next two decades. Wagoner and Parton immediately began a hugely successful career as a vocal duet in addition to their solo work and their first single together, a cover of Tom Paxton's "The Last Thing on My Mind," reached the top ten on the U.S. country charts in late 1967, and was the first of over a dozen duet singles to chart for them during the next several years.
Parton is a hugely successful songwriter, having begun by writing country songs with strong elements of folk music in them based upon her upbringing in humble mountain surroundings. Her songs "Coat of Many Colors" and "Jolene" have become classics in the field, as have a number of others. As a composer, she is also regarded as one of country music's most gifted storytellers, with many of her narrative songs based on persons and events from her childhood.
In 1982 Dolly Parton sang her song "I Will Always Love You", for the movie "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas", starring Parton and Burt Reynolds. The song - originally composed around 1974 - made few ripples, but it wasn't until Whitney Houston re-recorded it for "The Bodyguard" a decade later, that the song made yet another international hit for Dolly Parton. She later put out her own version on the 1996 album of the same name.
In 1987, Parton left her longtime label, RCA, and signed with Columbia Records, where her recording career continued to prosper, but by the mid 1990s, Parton, along with many other performers of her generation, found that her new music was not welcome on country radio playlists. She recorded a series of critically acclaimed bluegrass albums, beginning with "The Grass is Blue" (1999) and "Little Sparrow" (2001), both of which won Grammy Awards. Her 2002 album "Halos and Horns" included a bluegrass version of the Led Zeppelin classic Stairway to Heaven. In 2005, Parton released Those Were The Days, her interpretation of hits from the folk-rock era of the late 1960s through early 1970s. The CD featured such classics as John Lennon's "Imagine," Cat Stevens' "Where Do The Children Play," Tommy James' "Crimson & Clover," and the folk classic "Where Have All The Flowers Gone", as well as the title track.
In 2007, Dolly paved new musical ground by forming her own record label, Dolly Records. The label's first release - Backwoods Barbie - debuted at #2 on the Billboard country albums charts and marks Parton's first mainstream country album in 17 years. Parton is touring North America and Europe throughout 2008 in support of her latest release.
1955
Bubbling Over
Dolly Parton Lyrics
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You're the one that puts the laughter in my smile
You're the one that puts the meaning in my life
And I'm bubblin' over, bubblin' over, bubblin' over
Because you are mine
Bubblin' over with the joy that only love can bring
Bubblin' over with the song you taught my heart to sing
That I'm bubblin' over, bubblin' over, bubblin' over
Because you love me
I have never known a love that felt like this
You're the one I want to share my lovin' with
Your gentle way of lovin' me and your thoughtfulness
Keeps me bubblin' over, bubblin' over, bubblin' over with happiness
Bubblin' over with the joy that only love can bring
Bubblin' over with the song you taught my heart to sing
And I'm so happy lovin' you that anyone could see
That I'm bubblin' over, bubblin' over, bubblin' over
Because you love me
Yes, I'm bubblin' over, I'm bubblin' over, I'm bubblin' over
'Cause you love me
The lyrics of the song "Bubbling Over" by Dolly Parton describe a love that puts the sparkle in her eyes, the laughter in her smile and the meaning in her life. She is so happy loving this person that she is bubbling over with joy and the song he taught her heart to sing. Parton expresses that she has never known a love that felt like this before and wants to share her love with this person.
The lyrics of the song are a testament to the power of love in our lives. They celebrate the joy that comes with being in love and the happiness that it brings. The song is a tribute to a special person who has brought so much joy and meaning to her life.
Line by Line Meaning
You're the one that puts the sparkle in my eyes
You are the reason why my eyes light up with joy and excitement.
You're the one that puts the laughter in my smile
Your presence and love make me happy and bring a smile to my face.
You're the one that puts the meaning in my life
You give my life purpose and make it meaningful.
And I'm bubblin' over, bubblin' over, bubblin' over
I am overflowing with happiness and joy.
Because you are mine
Because I have you and your love.
Bubblin' over with the joy that only love can bring
I am experiencing the pure and blissful happiness that only love can bring.
Bubblin' over with the song you taught my heart to sing
You have taught me how to love and be loved, and my heart is full of joy.
And I'm so happy lovin' you that anyone can see
My happiness and love for you are so evident that anyone can see it.
I have never known a love that felt like this
I have never experienced a love as powerful and wonderful as this.
You're the one I want to share my lovin' with
You are the one I want to spend my life loving and sharing everything with.
Your gentle way of lovin' me and your thoughtfulness
Your kind, considerate, and loving ways make me feel cherished and valued.
Keeps me bubblin' over, bubblin' over, bubblin' over with happiness
Your love and care keep me happy and filled with joy.
Yes, I'm bubblin' over, I'm bubblin' over, I'm bubblin' over
I am so overflowing with happiness and love that I can't contain it.
'Cause you love me
Because you love me with all your heart.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DOLLY PARTON
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Romy K.
on Gypsy Joe And Me
As a matter of fact she's contemplating suicide standing on the bridge, that's how they'll be together again.