Comments on: Retro Single Review: Porter Wagoner & Dolly Parton, “Jeannie’s Afraid of the Dark”

By: Tom P

Tom P — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:21:35 +0000

Dolly did a much better job at writing sad songs for her solo records than the duets with Porter. That being said it’s still a very good and interesting (and yes predictable) song. Not Dolly’s writing at her best but still SO much better than what we are currenty getting in country music. I would give this a “B”.

By: Razor X

Razor X — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 01:38:14 +0000

I never cared too much for this one. Too obvious in its attempts to pull at the heartstrings.

By: Joe

Joe — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 22:07:07 +0000

This one was new to me…a wonder to behold indeed. It’s so dark and campy at the same time, like so many other tragic but fascinating country songs from that period.

Great job so far with these retro reviews, they’ve been a real treat to read and great reminders or introductions to these older singles.

By: J.R. Journey

J.R. Journey — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 19:29:56 +0000

Well put. This song has that same “Don’t Cry Joni” effect that leaves me feeling like I should go brush my teeth.

By: Greg

Greg — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 21:43:02 +0000

I’m loving the retro single reviews. I’m learning so many new old songs.

I had never heard of this song but listening to it, I found to be captivated in the story. I was let down half way through the song when Porter started singing because I believe they could have more poetically sang why she has passed away.

I’m loving listening to these old songs (I was never introduced to them by my family so this site is doing a bang up job on brushing me up on earlier country singles) and love how so many of these songs sound original and unique. This song is such a different story line, one that you would never hear on today’s country radio.

Keep up the great work guys and girls!