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Radio promo CD. Hollywood (PRCD-10203-2) (1992)
"Burning" is a single by Dolly Parton and Les Taylor. It was released on October 12, 1992, by Hollywood Records as the third single from the Straight Talk soundtrack album. Its release coincided with the film's home video release. The song was written by Dolly and her uncle, Bill Owens. It was produced by Greg Ladanyi and Dolly.

Track listing

  • Burning (Dolly Parton, Bill Owens) 4:12

Audio

Critical reception

The single was reviewed in the October 24, 1992 issue of Billboard magazine. The review said, "Parton continues to straddle the fence dividing pop and country territories on this booming ballad from the soundtrack to Straight Talk. Les Taylor offers a complementary duet vocal. An easy AC add, without being too slick for country radio."

Cashbox also reviewed the single in their October 24, 1992 issue. It said, "Here's good ol' Dolly from the Straight Talk soundtrack, singing a heavily orchestrated (yes, it's from a film score) duet ballad with country crooner Les Taylor. There's already been some country radio action on this track that goes to AC this week, no doubt helping to promote the film which has recently hit the video shelves. Ms. Parton co-wrote this track with Bill Owens and is produced by Greg Ladanyi and Dolly, too."
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Billboard review, March 24, 1992.
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Cashbox review, October 24, 1992.

Personnel

Credits are adapted from the radio promo CD liner notes.
  • Richard Dennison – background vocals
  • Vicki Hampton – background vocals
  • Russ Kunkel – drums
  • ​Greg Ladanyi – producer
  • Steve Lukather – guitar
  • Jennifer O'Brien – background vocals
  • Dolly Parton – lead vocals, producer
  • Howard Smith – background vocals
  • Les Taylor – guest vocals
  • Jeffrey (C.J.) Vanston – keyboards, bass, string section