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.
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Cuddle Up Cozy Down Christmas
Dolly Parton Lyrics
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Wrap myself around you
Do what lovers do
Ah, the snow is fallin', passion's callin'
A glass of wine or two
I want a cuddle up, cozy down Christmas with you
The storm is just too bad (oh, it's terrible)
There's no gettin' out of here
Old man Winter's seen to that
So here we sit
The candle's lit
And now that we're snowbound
Aw, what's to do but love on you
Cuddle up and cozy down
I want to cuddle up and cozy down with you (oh my)
Nestle up against your skin, do anything that we want to (mm)
Makin' love, hug and touch
And steal some kisses, too
I want a cuddle up and cozy down Christmas with you
We could both pretend we're sorry, act so disappointed
But to tell you the truth snugglin'
With you is all I ever really wanted
Now the fire is blazin', my thoughts are racin'
What we're gonna do (oh, baby)
When I cuddle up and cozy down with you
What do ya say, wanna cuddle?
Yeah, I'd love to
Do, do, do, do
Mm-hmm (do, do, do, do, do, do)
Cuddlin' with you, aw
The snow is fallin', passion's callin'
A glass of wine or two
I want a cuddle up and cozy down Christmas with you
Cuddle up and cozy down in a wonderland for two
Why don't we cuddle up and cozy down Christmas with you?
Merry Christmas, Dolly
Merry Christmas, baby
The lyrics of Dolly Parton's song Cuddle Up Cozy Down Christmas describe an intimate and cozy moment between two lovers who are stranded at home due to a snowstorm. They decide to make the most of their situation by cuddling up, drinking some wine, and indulging in each other's company. The coziness of their surroundings and the warmth of their love create a perfect romantic atmosphere for them to spend their Christmas together; instead of lamenting about not being able to go out, they find joy in each other's company.
The song captures the essence of a quiet and intimate moment with your significant other at Christmastime, where the world outside seems to disappear, and all that matters is being together. The mood of the song is mellow and soothing, with a soft melody and a romantic vibe. Dolly's voice is full of tenderness and passion, conveying the message of the song beautifully.
Overall, Cuddle Up Cozy Down Christmas is a heartfelt and touching song about creating meaningful memories with the person you love. It's a reminder that sometimes the simplest things can bring the most happiness, and that the real magic of Christmas is in spending time with loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to cuddle up and cozy down with you
I want to snuggle up close and spend a cozy Christmas together
Wrap myself around you
Be as close to you as possible
Do what lovers do
Spend intimate and romantic time together
Ah, the snow is fallin', passion's callin'
As the snow falls outside, we are called to be passionate with each other
A glass of wine or two
We can enjoy some wine while we cuddle up together
I want a cuddle up, cozy down Christmas with you
I want to spend a Christmas together where we are close and cozy
Oh, we're not goin' anywhere (no we better not)
We are snowed in and cannot leave
The storm is just too bad (oh, it's terrible)
The snowstorm is very severe
There's no gettin' out of here
We are stranded due to the snowstorm
Old man Winter's seen to that
Winter weather has prevented us from leaving
So here we sit
We are stuck inside together
The candle's lit
We have lit a candle to create a cozy atmosphere
And now that we're snowbound
Since we can't leave, we might as well enjoy each other's company
Aw, what's to do but love on you
The only thing to do is to show my love for you
Cuddle up and cozy down
Get close and comfortable with each other
Nestle up against your skin, do anything that we want to
Get as close as possible to each other and enjoy whatever we feel like doing
Makin' love, hug and touch
Spend intimate time together, hugging and touching each other
And steal some kisses, too
Give each other some sweet and spontaneous kisses
We could both pretend we're sorry, act so disappointed
We could feel bad that we're snowed in, but there's really no reason to
But to tell you the truth snugglin'
Honestly, all I really wanted was to snuggle up close to you
With you is all I ever really wanted
Being close to you is the most important thing to me
Now the fire is blazin', my thoughts are racin'
As the fire warms us up, my mind is filled with thoughts of you
What we're gonna do (oh, baby)
I can't wait to spend more time with you
When I cuddle up and cozy down with you
When we snuggle up close to each other
What do ya say, wanna cuddle?
Would you like to snuggle up close with me?
Yeah, I'd love to
Yes, I would really enjoy that
Cuddlin' with you, aw
Being close to you like this is so wonderful
Cuddle up and cozy down in a wonderland for two
Let's get close and snuggle in our own little romantic wonderland
Why don't we cuddle up and cozy down Christmas with you?
Let's make this a cozy and romantic Christmas together
Merry Christmas, Dolly
Merry Christmas to Dolly
Merry Christmas, baby
Merry Christmas to my beloved
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dolly Parton
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Katy B
Dolly's music is a warm beam of sunshine to my soul to keep me cozy during the cold winter months. ❄️♥️
Laura Hines
Already obsessed. Dolly and Michael are the collaboration I never knew I needed. ♥
Creating Whimsy
Is it just me or does this make anyone else want full length cartoon Dolly Christmas movie!!😍😍😍😍
Baines Steiner
Hi how are you?
Duncan wynn
This makes me so nostalgic for old Christmas cartoons from my childhood. Like an old Rankin bass movie. Thank you for this uplift
Alexis Onome-Egborge
I was waiting for this, after Dolly spoke about it in an interview, earlier in the year! No disappointments, Dolly as usual! It's sweet and soft, the sort of song that just grows on you!
Music Laura Enjoys
What a collaboration Dolly and Michael. Thank you for sharing with us.
Michelle Fernandes
Dolly has absolutely got to release this as a single. I've been singing it all day since I heard it a month back. We finally have another Christmas classic. 😍😭
Travis Maupin
Absolutely fantastic truly a new classic
This is excatly what we needed right now. Everything is right with this. Thank you for sparking the fire for this year's Christmas and many many more to come love
Sky Masterson
A new Christmas classic! Bless her heart!