Dolly Parton's greatest songs, and the stories behind them
Summary
Dolly Parton, a famous American singer and songwriter, died at age 80. She was known for many roles, but her core talent was writing songs that often told personal and social stories. Some of her most famous songs include "Jolene," "I Will Always Love You," and "Coat of Many Colors."Key Facts
- Dolly Parton was an American musician, actor, author, philanthropist, and theme park entrepreneur.
- She died at the age of 80.
- Parton was best known as a songwriter at the heart of her work.
- Her 1968 song "Just Because I'm a Woman" dealt with themes of gender and judgment.
- "Coat of Many Colors" (1971) told a story from her childhood and her mother's love.
- "Jolene" (1973) was inspired by a real person who showed interest in her husband.
- "I Will Always Love You" (1974) was originally written for Porter Wagoner and later famously covered by Whitney Houston.
- "Here You Come Again" (1977) was one of her hits not written by her but became a major success.
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