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
White Limozeen
Dolly Parton Lyrics
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Dressed up and feeling good
Eyes full of stars a heart full of dreams
Daisy Mae in Hollywood
Struttin' down the boulevard
The walkway of the stars
With a vision of her name in lights
And dreaming of a white limozeen
She wants to have a white limozeen
Well, the days to come were long and dark
And the nights were hard and cold
She met the devil in the City of Angels
But she never lost her soul
She kept her dreams close to her heart
Like a family photograph
She cried sometimes and died sometimes
But still she knows how to laugh
Dreaming of a white limozeen
Dreaming of a white limozeen
Now she's a living her dreams like a movie queen
Diamond rings and all things good
From the breadlines to the headlines
She's the toast of Hollywood
White limozeen
White limozeen
Now she's really ridin' high
She's a woman of the world
But deep inside she never changed
She's the same old down home girl
And when the airplane brings the kinfolk
To visit for awhile
There's a friendly guy in a red bow tie
To take 'em around in style
He drives 'em in a white limozeen
She finally got a white limozeen
Now she's a living her dreams like a movie queen
Diamond rings and all things good
From the breadlines to the headlines
She's the toast of Hollywood
She was fresh scrubbed hot off the bus
Dressed up and feelin' good
Eyes full of stars a heart full of dreams
Daisy Mae in Hollywood
She goes struttin' down the boulevard
The walkway of the stars
With a vision of her name in lights
Reflectin' off the cars
And dreamin' of a white limozeen
She finally got a white limozeen
Oh, ridin' in a white limozeen
Limozeen, a white limozeen
A big white limozeen
Limozeen, a white limozeen
A big white limozeen
Limozeen, a white limozeen
A big white limozeen
Limozeen, a white limozeen
A big white limozeen
Limozeen, a white limozeen
A big white limozeen
Limozeen, a white limozeen
A big white limozeen
Limozeen, a white limozeen
A big white limozeen
Limozeen, a white limozeen
A big white limozeen
Limozeen, a white limozeen
A big white limozeen
Limozeen, a white limozeen
A big white limozeen
The song White Limozeen by Dolly Parton tells the story of a girl named Daisy Mae who comes to Hollywood with big dreams and aspirations. She walks down the boulevard of stars envisioning her name in lights and dreaming of a white limozeen. She faces many challenges in achieving her dreams but manages to hold onto them even when she meets the devil in the City of Angels. Eventually, she becomes successful, living like a movie queen with diamond rings and a white limozeen. Though she may have changed from a small-town girl to a woman of the world, she remains true to herself inside.
The song speaks to the quintessential American dream of success and fame. Daisy Mae represents the many young women who come to Hollywood with big dreams and aspirations. The white limozeen represents the ultimate symbol of success that she dreams of achieving. However, the song also speaks to the challenges and difficulties in achieving these dreams, as represented by the devil she encounters in the City of Angels. The song feels like a story of hope, perseverance, and resilience in the midst of struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Fresh scrubbed hot off the bus
She arrived in Hollywood with a fresh look, feeling confident and ready for success.
Dressed up and feeling good
She was dressed to impress and felt good about herself.
Eyes full of stars a heart full of dreams
She was full of hope and determination, with a future as bright as the stars in her eyes.
Daisy Mae in Hollywood
She was just a small-town girl, entering the big and glamorous world of Hollywood.
Struttin' down the boulevard
She walked down the famous street of Hollywood with confidence and pride.
The walkway of the stars
She walked down the street lined with stars, imagining one day having her own star on the walkway.
With a vision of her name in lights
She envisioned her name in bright lights on the marquee of a famous Hollywood theater.
Reflecting off the cars
The lights were so bright that they reflected off the cars driving by.
And dreaming of a white limozeen
She dreamed of owning a luxurious white limousine, a symbol of success in Hollywood.
Well, the days to come were long and dark
The days ahead were tough and uncertain, full of challenges and obstacles to overcome.
And the nights were hard and cold
The nights were lonely and difficult, as she struggled to make her dreams come true.
She met the devil in the City of Angels
She encountered many dishonest and immoral people in Hollywood, who tried to exploit her dreams and talent for their own gain.
But she never lost her soul
Despite the challenges and temptations, she remained true to herself and stayed grounded in her values and beliefs.
She kept her dreams close to her heart
She held onto her dreams and never gave up on them, keeping them as a constant reminder to keep pushing forward.
Like a family photograph
Her dreams were a cherished memory, just like a family photo that she held close to her heart.
She cried sometimes and died sometimes
She faced many setbacks and disappointments, but was resilient and persevered through the tough times.
But still she knows how to laugh
Despite the challenges, she maintained a positive attitude and found joy in the small things.
Now she's a living her dreams like a movie queen
She finally achieved her dreams and lives like a Hollywood queen, with all the glamour and success that comes with it.
Diamond rings and all things good
She now has all the luxuries and riches that come with success, including expensive jewelry and all other things good in life.
From the breadlines to the headlines
She went from struggling to make ends meet to being in the headlines and the talk of the town.
She's the toast of Hollywood
She's now the most popular and celebrated star in Hollywood, the toast of the town.
Now she's really ridin' high
She's at the peak of her success and has reached the heights of her dreams.
She's a woman of the world
She's traveled the world and experienced all that life has to offer.
But deep inside she never changed
Despite her success, she remained true to herself and never forgot where she came from.
She's the same old down home girl
She's still the same humble and grounded girl from her hometown.
And when the airplane brings the kinfolk
When her family comes to visit her in Hollywood by airplane,
To visit for awhile
To spend some time with her, catching up and enjoying her success.
There's a friendly guy in a red bow tie
There's a kind and friendly driver, dressed in a red bow tie, to pick them up and take them around in style.
He drives 'em in a white limozeen
He takes them on a luxurious ride in a white limousine, seeing the sights of Hollywood in style.
She finally got a white limozeen
She finally achieved her dream of owning a luxurious, white limousine.
Oh, ridin' in a white limozeen
She is now living the life of luxury, enjoying the ride in her white limousine.
Limozeen, a white limozeen
A white limousine, a symbol of success and luxury in Hollywood.
A big white limozeen
A large and luxurious white limousine, fit for a Hollywood queen.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: Parton, Dolly / Davis, Mac
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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.