Album cover. RCA Victor (AHL1-3852) (1980)
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Dolly Parton
9 to 5 and Odd Jobs RCA Victor (AHL1-3852) November 17, 1980 Side A
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2009 CD reissue bonus tracks
11. Everyday People* (Sylvester Stewart) 2:25 12. 9 to 5 (Love to Infinity Radio Mix 2008) (Dolly Parton) 3:30 13. 9 to 5 (Karaoke Mix 2009)* (Dolly Parton) 2:45 |
*Previously unreleased.
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Recording
The album was recorded from April to July 1980. "9 to 5" was the first song to be recorded in April 1980 at Sound Lab Studios in Hollywood, California. The remainder of the album was recorded at Audio Media in Nashville, Tennessee, with additional recording taking place at Western Recorders and Studio 335 in Hollywood. The album was mixed at Smoketree Ranch in Chatsworth, California, and mastered at Mastering Lab in Hollywood.
Release and promotion
The album was released November 17, 1980, on LP, cassette, and 8-track.
Singles
"9 to 5" was released as the album's first single on November 3, 1980. It debuted at number 47 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart dated November 29. It peaked at number one on the chart dated January 17, 1981, its eighth week on the chart. It charted for 14 weeks. It also peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, Adult Contemporary chart, and the Dance Club Songs chart. The single also topped the charts in Canada, peaking at number one on the RPM Top Singles chart, Country Singles chart, and the Adult Contemporary Singles chart. It peaked at number one in Australia also. The single was less successful in the UK, peaking at number 47 on the UK Singles Chart.
The second single, "But You Know I Love You", was released March 16, 1981. It debuted at number 42 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart dated April 11. It peaked at number one on the chart dated June 20, its eleventh week on the chart. It charted for 17 weeks. The single also peaked at number 41 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 14 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. It peaked at number two in Canada on the RPM Country Singles chart.
"The House of the Rising Sun" and "Working Girl" were released as a double A-side single to country and pop radio, respectively, on August 3, 1981. "The House of the Rising Sun" debuted at number 65 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. This was the only appearance of "Working Girl" on any chart, as it was listed as the flip-side of "House". "The House of the Rising Sun" would be listed singularly for the remainder of its chart run. It eventually peaked at number 14 on the chart dated October 21, its tenth week on the chart. It charted for 13 weeks. It also peaked at number 77 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 30 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. It peaked at number 20 in Canada on the RPM Country Singles chart.
The second single, "But You Know I Love You", was released March 16, 1981. It debuted at number 42 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart dated April 11. It peaked at number one on the chart dated June 20, its eleventh week on the chart. It charted for 17 weeks. The single also peaked at number 41 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 14 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. It peaked at number two in Canada on the RPM Country Singles chart.
"The House of the Rising Sun" and "Working Girl" were released as a double A-side single to country and pop radio, respectively, on August 3, 1981. "The House of the Rising Sun" debuted at number 65 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. This was the only appearance of "Working Girl" on any chart, as it was listed as the flip-side of "House". "The House of the Rising Sun" would be listed singularly for the remainder of its chart run. It eventually peaked at number 14 on the chart dated October 21, its tenth week on the chart. It charted for 13 weeks. It also peaked at number 77 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 30 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. It peaked at number 20 in Canada on the RPM Country Singles chart.
Critical reception
Billboard gave a positive review of the album which said, "This album may well be a landmark for Parton, since it represents an ideal balance between her progressive pop and country talents. Putting to rest rumors that she isn't writing anymore, the LP boats four original songs, plus a wide range of material loosely structured around the theme of the working class. Post's arrangements sparkle through the efforts of energetic session players like Jeff "Skunk" Baxter, Larry Carlton, Reggie Young, and Leland Sklar. Although the album (which is not a soundtrack, but does contain the title track from Parton's upcoming movie) has a decidedly contemporary feel, it also manages to reinforce Dolly's traditional mountain magic roots. With songs like "The House of the Rising Sun", "But You Know I Love You", "Deportee (Plane Wreck at Los Gatos)", and her own "Working Girl" and "9 to 5", this album has something for every format and every fan. The Norman Rockwell-styled cover art is excellently executed."
In another positive review, Cashbox said, "Dolly isn't fooling around this time. The buxom blonde has been busy penning some of the most affecting songs of her career. The uptempo mix of R&B, country, and rock that is the first cut should set both country and Top 40 airwaves on fire this Christmas season, and Parton follows it beautifully with good rockin' songs like "Hush-a-Bye Hards Times" and "Working Girl". Parton becomes country music's first lady with this hymn to the working class. Pop will love it, too."
AllMusic rated the album 4.5 out of 5 stars. William Ruhlmann, who reviewed the album, stated that due to RCA's practice of "shoving poorly organized products onto the market, most of Parton's albums are hard to recommend", but that "[the songs are] enough to put it a notch above most of Parton's RCA catalog."
In another positive review, Cashbox said, "Dolly isn't fooling around this time. The buxom blonde has been busy penning some of the most affecting songs of her career. The uptempo mix of R&B, country, and rock that is the first cut should set both country and Top 40 airwaves on fire this Christmas season, and Parton follows it beautifully with good rockin' songs like "Hush-a-Bye Hards Times" and "Working Girl". Parton becomes country music's first lady with this hymn to the working class. Pop will love it, too."
AllMusic rated the album 4.5 out of 5 stars. William Ruhlmann, who reviewed the album, stated that due to RCA's practice of "shoving poorly organized products onto the market, most of Parton's albums are hard to recommend", but that "[the songs are] enough to put it a notch above most of Parton's RCA catalog."
Billboard review, November 29, 1980.
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Cashbox review, November 29, 1980.
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Commercial performance
The album debuted at number 26 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart dated December 13, 1980. It peaked at number one on the chart dated February 14, 1981, its tenth week on the chart, where it remained for 10 consecutive weeks. It charted for 49 weeks. The album also peaked at number 11 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album also saw success in Canada, peaking at number three on the RPM Country Albums chart and number 15 on the RPM Top Albums chart. The album peaked at number 33 in Australia on the Kent Music Report. The album charted at number one on the Billboard Top Country Albums year-end chart for 1981 and number 40 on the Billboard 200 year-end chart for 1981.
Accolades
The album and its title track received numerous accolades. The album was nominated for Album of the Year at both the the Academy of Country Music Awards and the Country Music Association Awards in 1981. It was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on March 6, 1981, for shipment of 500,000 copies. It was also certified Gold by Music Canada on April 1, 1981, for shipment of 50,000 copies.
The title track was nominated Song of the Year and Single Record of the Year at the 1980 Academy of Country Music Awards. it was also nominated for for Best Original Song at the 53rd Academy Awards and the 38th Golden Globes in 1981. The song received two Grammy Awards for Best Country Song and Best Country Vocal Performance, Female. It also received an additional nomination for Song of the Year. The Nashville Songwriters Association International award the song with a Songwriters Achievement Award. The song was named Favorite Song from a Motion Picture at the 7th People's Choice Awards in 1981. The track received four BMI Awards in 1981; the Country Award, Country Song of the Year, the Pop Award / Million-Air Award (for radio play of over 3 million times), and Pop Song of the Year. It received an additional Country Award in 1982. In 2020 the track was awarded an additional Million-Air Award for 5 million radio plays. The song was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on February 19, 1981, for shipment of 1,000,000 copies. It received a Platinum certification on September 25, 2017, for digital sales of 1,000,000 copies. The single was certified Gold by Music Canada on April 1, 1981, for sales of 75,000 copies. IFPI Denmark certified the single Gold on February 5, 2019, for sales of 45,000 copies. The British Phonographic Industry certified the album Platinum on June 25, 2021, for sales of 1,200,000.
The title track was nominated Song of the Year and Single Record of the Year at the 1980 Academy of Country Music Awards. it was also nominated for for Best Original Song at the 53rd Academy Awards and the 38th Golden Globes in 1981. The song received two Grammy Awards for Best Country Song and Best Country Vocal Performance, Female. It also received an additional nomination for Song of the Year. The Nashville Songwriters Association International award the song with a Songwriters Achievement Award. The song was named Favorite Song from a Motion Picture at the 7th People's Choice Awards in 1981. The track received four BMI Awards in 1981; the Country Award, Country Song of the Year, the Pop Award / Million-Air Award (for radio play of over 3 million times), and Pop Song of the Year. It received an additional Country Award in 1982. In 2020 the track was awarded an additional Million-Air Award for 5 million radio plays. The song was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on February 19, 1981, for shipment of 1,000,000 copies. It received a Platinum certification on September 25, 2017, for digital sales of 1,000,000 copies. The single was certified Gold by Music Canada on April 1, 1981, for sales of 75,000 copies. IFPI Denmark certified the single Gold on February 5, 2019, for sales of 45,000 copies. The British Phonographic Industry certified the album Platinum on June 25, 2021, for sales of 1,200,000.
Personnel
Adapted from the album liner notes.
Performance
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Other personnel
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Reissues
The album has been reissued multiple times since its original release. The most notable is the 2009 CD reissue which features a previously unreleased song titled "Everyday People" in addition "9 to 5" (Love to Infinity Radio Mix 2008) and "9 to 5" (Karaoke Mix 2009).