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
The Right Combination
Dolly Parton Lyrics
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It was just a dream until you came along
My heart was waiting just for you
Tomorrow, forever
We both heard these promises for far too long
And now you make the words come true
I need to have you close tonight
And show me how
You can me feel this way
# you and me, we are the right combination
For love, we're all we need
It's just you and me, we make the right combination
Straight from the heart, love is the key
Can't keep it, a secret
Everything I feel is written on my face
I can't hide my heart from you
You hold me, is magic
In your arms the world becomes a better place
Now I know what love can do
Here we go
Exactly where the road will lead us
I don't know
I just know that you'll be there
# you and me, we are the right combination
For love, we're all we need
It's just you and me, we make the right combination
Straight from the heart, love is the key
And whenever you, I'm there
Every stumble and fall, I share
I'll be yours through it all
Coz I care, about you baby
It's so easy to see, so strong
Now I know you and me, belong
I'll be by your side forever....
# you and me, we are the right combination
For love, we're all we need
It's just you and me, we make the right combination
Straight from the heart, love is the key
The song "The Right Combination" is a love song that tells the story of two people who have found the perfect partner. At the beginning of the song, the singer expresses that they had been dreaming of finding the right partner until they met the person they are now with. The singer believes that they have found the ideal partner, who has completed their heart.
The chorus of the song suggests that both of them mix well, making them the right combination for each other. The singer believes that together they do not need anything else; their love is enough. The song has a powerful message that true love comes from the heart and that when two people are meant to be together, nothing can stop them.
The song's lyrics are emotional and profound, with the singer expressing her feelings with pure honesty. Dolly Parton's voice gives the song a beautiful country sound that blends well with the message in the song. The song is a beautiful embodiment of love and affection, with a beautiful melody to match.
Line by Line Meaning
Two people, together
Two individuals have come together.
It was just a dream until you came along
Love was just a vision, but it became a reality when you arrived.
My heart was waiting just for you
My heart knew you were the one it was waiting for.
Tomorrow, forever
Our love is eternal, lasting forever.
We both heard these promises for far too long
We've both listened to promises of love for a long time.
And now you make the words come true
You're making those promises of love come to life.
So touch me now
Please touch me at this moment.
I need to have you close tonight
I desire to be close to you tonight.
And show me how
Teach me how to love you.
You can me feel this way
You have the ability to make me feel this special.
You and me, we are the right combination
We are meant for each other and make a perfect pair.
For love, we're all we need
With love, we have everything.
It's just you and me, we make the right combination
The two of us together are perfect for love.
Straight from the heart, love is the key
The key to our love is that it comes from the heart.
Can't keep it, a secret
I can't keep my feelings hidden.
Everything I feel is written on my face
My emotions can be seen reflected on my face.
I can't hide my heart from you
My heart is open and vulnerable to you.
You hold me, is magic
Being held by you is a magical experience.
In your arms the world becomes a better place
When I'm in your embrace, the world seems like a better place.
Now I know what love can do
I have now experienced the power of love.
Here we go
Our journey begins.
Exactly where the road will lead us
We're uncertain of where our journey will take us.
I don't know
I'm unsure.
I just know that you'll be there
But I know that you will always be beside me.
And whenever you, I'm there
I'll always be there for you, no matter what.
Every stumble and fall, I share
I'll share in your struggles and hardships.
I'll be yours through it all
I will always be by your side, no matter what life throws our way.
Coz I care, about you baby
I care deeply for you, my love.
It's so easy to see, so strong
Our love is evident and powerful.
Now I know you and me, belong
We're meant to be together.
I'll be by your side forever....
I'll love you always and forever.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: PORTER WAGONER
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@marymurphy937
They are two people in love. The body language says it all.. Such a great combination.
@wandastrong9193
I love Dolly and Porter, they made beautiful music, both looked young and happy.
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@ademolaadesina4280
Indeed two of you were right combination.May God bless your souls
@Irisbaby1-nw6fx
I hadnt heard this in years !They were so good togather .
@rosecochran3023
They go well together like
ham and egg.👍
@randallneill8206
The best of real country music
@danmaltby3271
their voices sound so good together, like its effortless
@nonawilliams8451
They are indeed the right combination
@bellat3280
Mac was just real hyper. Love Dolly and Porter. RIP Porter Wagoner💖
@TOM58056
Dedicated to those happy couples