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
Love Is Strange
Dolly Parton Lyrics
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Lots of people take it for a game
Once you get it you never want to quit
After you've had it
You say love, love is strange
Is better than a kiss
When you leave me
Sweet kisses are a miss
Hey, you sexy thing
How do call your love girl?
I say love girl
And if she doesn't answer
I say you'd better come here love girl
And if she still doesn't answer
Well then it is
Baby love is strange, baby, baby ...
You are the one
Tell me something
How do you call your love boy?
I say come here love boy
Oh, but if he doesn't answer
I say, ah come here love boy
But what if he still doesn't answer
I simply say, baby, oh my baby
Come here like that
You're the one
What do you call your love girl, my sweet baby
How do you call your lover boy
You know all sorts of ways
Baby, my sweet baby
Oh my baby, you are the one
The lyrics to Dolly Parton's song "Love Is Strange" explore the complexities and unpredictability of love. The opening lines suggest that love is often underestimated, with many people treating it like a game. However, once you experience it for yourself, you never want to let it go. The phrase "love is strange" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing that love can be difficult to understand and navigate.
The lyrics also touch upon the power of love compared to a simple kiss. Love is described as being better than a kiss, implying that it brings a deeper and more profound connection. When the singer is left by their lover, they long for the sweet kisses they used to share, highlighting the pain and longing that can accompany love's absence.
The song also includes a playful dialogue between the singer and their love interest. They exchange affectionate names such as "love girl" and "love boy," and use them to call each other. It adds a flirtatious and light-hearted tone to the song, reinforcing the idea that love can be both strange and exciting.
Overall, "Love Is Strange" explores the multifaceted nature of love, capturing its power, mystery, and the various ways it can be expressed and experienced.
Line by Line Meaning
Love is strange
The nature of love is unpredictable and unfamiliar
Lots of people take it for a game
Many people view love as a trivial pursuit
Once you get it you never want to quit
Once you experience love, you never want it to end
After you've had it
Once you have experienced the wonder of love
You say love, love is strange
You proclaim that love is indeed strange
Is better than a kiss
Love surpasses the mere physical act of kissing
When you leave me
In moments of separation
Sweet kisses are a miss
The absence of affectionate kisses is felt deeply
Hey, you sexy thing
Addressing an attractive individual with admiration
How do call your love girl?
What endearing term do you use to refer to your female partner?
I say love girl
I affectionately call her 'love girl'
And if she doesn't answer
If she does not respond
I say you'd better come here love girl
I assert that she should come to me, love girl
And if she still doesn't answer
If she continues to ignore
Well then it is
In that case, it signifies
Baby love is strange, baby, baby ...
My dear, love is indeed an enigma
You are the one
You are the person I deeply love and desire
Tell me something
Share some information with me
How do you call your love boy?
What affectionate name do you use for your male partner?
I say come here love boy
I request him to come over, love boy
Oh, but if he doesn't answer
However, if he does not respond
I say, ah come here love boy
I insist, 'Ah, come here, love boy'
But what if he still doesn't answer
But what if he continues to remain silent
I simply say, baby, oh my baby
I straightforwardly express my affection, saying 'baby, oh my baby'
Come here like that
Approach me in that manner
You're the one
You are the person I deeply love and desire
What do you call your love girl, my sweet baby
What endearing term do you use to refer to your female partner, my dear?
How do you call your lover boy
In what affectionate way do you address your male partner?
You know all sorts of ways
You are knowledgeable about various ways to express love
Baby, my sweet baby
My dear, my affectionate one
Oh my baby, you are the one
Oh, my beloved, you are the person I deeply love and desire
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Winfred Lovett
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@rlmogge
I am 76 and just found Kenny and .Dolly one month ago
My husband has dementia and their songs have lifted my spirits so much. Love them both and miss Kenny RIP
@gillosborne7216
I miss him as well
@davidnene
I found this cassette in my dad's room when I was 12 years old. I went and played it in his car and I loved this song fr!! Now am done with my Bachelor's 2 years ago and I'm here. Kenny is a legend!
@vidaogbonna3422
It's a great song 😌
@obscurenote
This song has been covered so many times, but Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers put a very charming twist to it!
@temibobo6147
Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton blew me away with this song. They were naturally as good as the original by Mickey and Sylvia. I played it every night in my first year at the university...today every note still echoes in my heart. R.I.P. Kenny Rogers
@gloryguyful
mm buddy holly
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