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A Real Live Dolly

Dolly Parton · 1970

33 min · 14 tracks · folk · gospel · bluegrass music

A vibrant blend of country storytelling and gospel fervor, showcasing Dolly's warm vocals and engaging stage presence.

Why listen to this

Best for
engaging storytelling with warmth short tracks for quick enjoyment playful moments mixed with sincerity
Context
Released on June 29, 1970, 'A Real Live Dolly' captures Dolly Parton during her transition from a respected songwriter to a prominent solo artist. This live album followed her successful debut studio album 'Hello, I'm Dolly,' and established her charisma in live performance settings, highlighting her growing popularity in country music.
If you like
folk, gospel, bluegrass music

A Real Live Dolly is an album by Dolly Parton, released in 1970. A vibrant blend of country storytelling and gospel fervor, showcasing Dolly's warm vocals and engaging stage presence. This album is significant as it showcases Dolly Parton's dynamic range and stage charm, earning critical praise for its authenticity. It also helped solidify her status as a leading figure in country music during the early 1970s, contributing to her rise in the industry and extensive touring schedule. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does A Real Live Dolly sound like?

A vibrant blend of country storytelling and gospel fervor, showcasing Dolly's warm vocals and engaging stage presence. Rooted in folk and gospel.

What makes A Real Live Dolly by Dolly Parton notable?

This album is significant as it showcases Dolly Parton's dynamic range and stage charm, earning critical praise for its authenticity. It also helped solidify her status as a leading figure in country music during the early 1970s, contributing to her rise in the industry and extensive touring schedule. Released on June 29, 1970, 'A Real Live Dolly' captures Dolly Parton during her transition from a respected songwriter to a prominent solo artist. This live album followed her successful debut studio album 'Hello, I'm Dolly,' and established her charisma in live performance settings, highlighting her growing popularity in country music.

Who is A Real Live Dolly for?

A Real Live Dolly works well if you're into engaging storytelling with warmth, short tracks for quick enjoyment and playful moments mixed with sincerity.

How many songs are on A Real Live Dolly?

A Real Live Dolly has 14 tracks, running approximately 33 minutes.

Tracklist

14 tracks·33:24

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Introduction / Wabash Cannon Ball 1:47
  • 2 You Gotta Be My Baby 1:07
  • 3 Tall Man 1:13
  • 4 Dumb Blonde / Something Fishy / Put It Off Until Tomorrow Standout 4:20
  • 5 My Blue Ridge Mountain Boy Standout 3:30
  • 6 You All Come (Y’all Come) 1:58
  • 7 Bloody Bones (A Story for Kids) 2:40
  • 8 Don Howser Makes Presentation 2:02
  • 9 Comedy by Speck Rhodes 2:25
  • 10 Run That by Me One More Time 2:27
  • 11 Jeannie’s Afraid of the Dark 2:29
  • 12 Tomorrow Is Forever 2:22
  • 13 Two Sides to Every Story 1:35
  • 14 How Great Thou Art Standout 3:29

Release Date

June 29, 1970

Genre

bluegrass music

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

33 min 24 sec