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
I'm in No Condition
Dolly Parton Lyrics
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Go look at somebody that can make it worthwhile
I'm hurt from a love affair I didn't want in
I'm in no condition to try to love again
Don't smile at me because it's no use
'Cause I don't have a smile that I can give to you
Someday, you might look me up, but let me be till then
I'm in no condition to try to love again
Man I love just broke my heart
And it must have time to mend
He have me the breeze
Now he's gone with the wind
I'm in no condition to try to love again
I'm in no condition to try to love again
Man I love just broke my heart
And it must have time to mend
He have me the breeze
Now he's gone with the wind
I'm in no condition to try to love again
No, I'm in no condition to try to love again
The lyrics to Dolly Parton's "I'm in No Condition" tell the story of a woman who has just gone through a painful breakup and is not ready to love again. She asks her love interest not to look at her with love in his eyes or smile at her because she is hurt and cannot reciprocate. The woman believes that her heart needs time to mend before she can consider loving someone again. In the chorus, she repeats the phrase "I'm in no condition to try to love again" to emphasize her point.
The song is a testament to the pain and difficulty that comes with heartbreak. Parton's lyrics show that it's ok to take time to heal after a breakup and that it's important to be honest with yourself and others about your emotional state. The song is also a reminder that while love can bring immense joy and fulfillment, it also carries the risk of heartbreak and pain.
In conclusion, "I'm in No Condition" is a moving and relatable song about heartbreak, healing, and the need for time to recover after a breakup. The lyrics are heartfelt and honest, and Parton's delivery is full of emotion and sincerity. The song is a testament to the power of vulnerability and the importance of self-care after facing difficult emotional challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't look at me with love in your eyes
Please do not look at me with affection because I cannot reciprocate it.
Go look at somebody that can make it worthwhile
Find someone who is available and willing to return your love.
I'm hurt from a love affair I didn't want in
I am emotionally wounded from a relationship that I did not even wish to be in.
I'm in no condition to try to love again
I am currently in no state to engage in a romantic relationship.
Don't smile at me because it's no use
Your smile will not make me feel better or change my feelings towards you.
'Cause I don't have a smile that I can give to you
I am feeling too sad and heartbroken to put on a happy face for you.
Someday, you might look me up, but let me be till then
Perhaps sometime in the future we can reconnect, but for now, I need space and time.
Man I love just broke my heart
The man I deeply cared for has caused me great emotional pain.
And it must have time to mend
My broken heart needs time to heal and recover.
He gave me the breeze, Now he's gone with the wind
The man I loved was only temporary and has now vanished from my life.
No, I'm in no condition to try to love again
Once again, I must reiterate that I am not ready or able to pursue a romantic relationship at this time.
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.