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
Early Morning Breeze
Dolly Parton Lyrics
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Closing it behind me and away I do run
To the meadow where the meadow lark
Is singing in the tree
In the meadow I go walking
In the early morning breeze
I cup my hands to catch a multi-colored butterfly
Freeing it I watch it as it flies away from me
To visit with the flowers in the early morning breeze
Rainbow colored flowers kissed with early morning sun
The aster and the dahlia and wild geraniums
Drops of morning dew still lingers on the iris leaves
In the meadow where I'm walking
In the early morning breeze
Misty-eyed I look about the meadow where I stray
For its there I find the courage to greet the coming day
For there among the flowers I kneel gently to my knees
To have a word with God in the early morning breeze
A rainbow colored meadow kissed with early morning sun
The aster and the dahlia and wild geraniums
Drops of morning dew still lingers on the iris leaves
In the meadow where I'm walking
In the early morning breeze
"Early Morning Breeze" is a song written by Dolly Parton, which depicts the beauty of nature in the early morning hours. The song opens up with the singer opening the door to the early morning sun and running towards the meadow. The meadow is blessed with the sight and sound of nature, with the meadow lark singing in the trees. The singer walks through the meadow, cupping her hands to catch the multi-colored butterfly while admiring the beauty of the flowers growing wild.
The meadow is a peaceful sanctuary where the singer feels safe and can contemplate the day ahead. She kneels down to her knees to speak with God, finding the courage to embrace the day. The beauty of the meadow helps her to find peace and happiness, as she sings about the "rainbow colored meadow kissed with the early morning sun."
The song depicts the power of nature and its ability to heal and rejuvenate. It also represents faith, gratitude, and the importance of embracing each moment of life. In essence, the song speaks to a longing for a peaceful coexistence between man and nature.
Line by Line Meaning
I open up my door to greet the early morning sun
I start my day by welcoming the sun and the new beginning it brings.
Closing it behind me and away I do run
I leave my worries behind and run towards the beauty of the meadow.
To the meadow where the meadow lark
I go to a peaceful meadow where the melody of the meadow lark fills the air.
Is singing in the tree
The meadow lark's song adds to the peaceful ambiance of the meadow.
In the meadow I go walking
I take a calming walk in the beautiful and serene meadow.
In the early morning breeze
The gentle breeze of the early morning adds to the tranquility of the meadow.
I cup my hands to catch a multi-colored butterfly
I enjoy the beauty of the colorful butterfly that peacefully lands on my hand.
Perched upon the petals of flowers growing wild
The butterfly lands on the wild and free-growing flowers in the meadow.
Freeing it I watch it as it flies away from me
I let go of the butterfly and appreciate its freedom as it flies away.
To visit with the flowers in the early morning breeze
The butterfly visits the flowers of the meadow during the peaceful early morning breeze.
Rainbow colored flowers kissed with early morning sun
The colorful flowers are beautifully illuminated by the early morning sun.
The aster and the dahlia and wild geraniums
I see different types of flowers such as the aster, dahlia, and geranium in the meadow.
Drops of morning dew still lingers on the iris leaves
The morning dew is still present on the iris leaves, adding to the freshness of the morning.
Misty-eyed I look about the meadow where I stray
I take a reflective moment to look at the beauty of the meadow and how it affects me.
For its there I find the courage to greet the coming day
The beauty of the meadow and the peaceful morning give me the courage to face the day ahead.
For there among the flowers I kneel gently to my knees
I feel a deep sense of peace and appreciation, and kneel among the beautiful flowers.
To have a word with God in the early morning breeze
I take a moment of spiritual reflection and talk to God in the peaceful early morning breeze.
A rainbow colored meadow kissed with early morning sun
The meadow is beautifully colored and illuminated by the sun, giving it a rainbow-like appearance.
The aster and the dahlia and wild geraniums
Different types of flowers such as the aster, dahlia, and geranium add to the beauty of the meadow.
Drops of morning dew still lingers on the iris leaves
The morning dew is still present on the iris leaves, adding to the freshness of the morning.
In the meadow where I'm walking
I am walking in the peaceful and serene meadow.
In the early morning breeze
The gentle and calm breeze of the early morning adds to the tranquility of the meadow.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DOLLY PARTON
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D. Bax
I open up my door to greet the early morning sun
Closing it behind me and away I do run
To the meadow where the meadow lark
Is singing in the tree
In the meadow I go walking
In the early morning breeze
I cup my hands to catch a multi-colored butterfly
Perched upon the petals of flowers growing wild
Freeing it I watch it as it flies away from me
To visit with the flowers in the early morning breeze
Rainbow colored flowers kissed with early morning sun
The aster and the dahlia and wild geraniums
Drops of morning dew still lingers on the iris leaves
In the meadow where I'm walking
In the early morning breeze
Misty-eyed I look about the meadow where I stray
For its there I find the courage to greet the coming day
For there among the flowers I kneel gently to my knees
To have a word with God in the early morning breeze
A rainbow colored meadow kissed with early morning sun
The aster and the dahlia and wild geraniums
Drops of morning dew still lingers on the iris leaves
In the meadow where I'm walking
In the early morning breeze
D. Bax
I open up my door to greet the early morning sun
Closing it behind me and away I do run
To the meadow where the meadow lark
Is singing in the tree
In the meadow I go walking
In the early morning breeze
I cup my hands to catch a multi-colored butterfly
Perched upon the petals of flowers growing wild
Freeing it I watch it as it flies away from me
To visit with the flowers in the early morning breeze
Rainbow colored flowers kissed with early morning sun
The aster and the dahlia and wild geraniums
Drops of morning dew still lingers on the iris leaves
In the meadow where I'm walking
In the early morning breeze
Misty-eyed I look about the meadow where I stray
For its there I find the courage to greet the coming day
For there among the flowers I kneel gently to my knees
To have a word with God in the early morning breeze
A rainbow colored meadow kissed with early morning sun
The aster and the dahlia and wild geraniums
Drops of morning dew still lingers on the iris leaves
In the meadow where I'm walking
In the early morning breeze
MyFriendIsaac
Unparalleled. Her voice is so distinct & the lyrics are heavenly 💐💕✨
Karen Jackson
An incredible woman,a true legend ,so many fabulous songs that have entertained generations.
Craig Brown
Another favourite that still works today.
God she's good,
Thankyou Dolly.
yu3p2x1
Thanks for putting up these songs. Great song written and sung by legendery singer, songwriter.
wonderfulectric
This is probably my favorite song by Dolly. So pretty
Bryan Mathew
it's Stunning, Luv 🌈Lyrics&MeLody!
pjt759
I love this. Thank you so much.
Russell Marsh
Sublime
Rian Patrick
Minha defesa preferida é a que leva meu nome "Defesa capivara"