Comments on: Retro Single Reviews: Dolly Parton, 1975-1976

By: Tom P

Tom P — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 20:15:23 +0000

Sheldon, I have heard that version and you are correct. It is excellent. I just can’t understand why this song has not actually been a hit. It’s probably in my top 5 songs that Dolly has written but never released as a single. Pinmonkey’s version is actully better than the original. Both great though.

By: Sheldon

Sheldon — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:38:55 +0000

Love Dolly, but was never thrilled with Hey, Lucky Lady or All I can Do. I agree with the above comment made by Tom that F|alling Out Of Love With Me should have been a single. Not sure if you know this, Tom, but the group Pinmonkey did record “Falling” with Dolly on harmony quite a few years back… and it is excellent – give it a listen if you haven’t already.

By: Tom P

Tom P — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:53:57 +0000

I disagree that Dolly is not one of the better voices. It really comes down to personal preference. I like Connie, but have always thought her voice was a bit overrated. Just having a power voice does not equal great, but again its all about what moves you when you listen. That being said, I have wondered for years why the two singles from All I can Do were not “Shattered Image” and “Falling Out of Love With Me”. Two of the best songs ever written in my opinion. Maybe one day some newer artist will discover these and other great songs from this very overlooked album.

By: Paul W Dennis

Paul W Dennis — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 03:40:58 +0000

I liked the Porter & Dolly duet, but the other three singles left me cold – I suppose it was inevitable that Dolly would make a pop turn but she certainly could have done a better job of choosing material, particularly material that fit her distinctive voice better.

While Dolly never had one of the better voices (even among her contemporaries, there were seven or eight better voices – Norma Jean , Connie Smith , Bonnie Guitar, Loretta Lynn to name just a few) but her voice was so distinctive that you immediately knew it was Dolly singing

By: Ben Foster

Ben Foster — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 19:08:12 +0000

I have a huge soft spot for “All I Can Do.” But I do agree that “Shattered Image” really should have been released as a single. It’s one of Dolly’s best compositions, and one that deserved a lot more exposure. Also agree on “Is Forever Longer Than Always” – beautiful song!

It’s so nice to see some new Retro Single Reviews. I admit I’ve kind of fallen off the retro review bandwagon myself, but I’ll try to get some new ones up soon.