This Week in Dolly's Discography: June 3–June 9

6/3/2024

In honor of June 3 (Bobbie Gentry Day), here's a rare, early performance by Dolly at the Opry. Dolly covered Bobbie Gentry's "Ode to Billie Joe" live on the Grand Ole Opry on October 7, 1967. This was Dolly's first night performing at the Opry since her debut in 1959. This recording is taken from the syndication LP Grand Ole Opry (Show No. 482). Only a small number were pressed, so it is extremely rare, selling on eBay for over $250.

June 4, 1973: "If Teardrops Were Pennies" is released as the only single from Porter Wagoner and Dolly's tenth collaborative studio album, Love and Music. The single peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.

June 6, 1966: "The Little Things" is released as a single. It would be Dolly's final pop-leaning single for Monument before the release of her breakout single, "Dumb Blonde" in November 1966.

Album cover. Monument (SLP 18136) (1970)

June, 8, 1970: The compilation album, As Long as I Love, is released. It is comprised of recordings Dolly made before she left Monument for RCA in late 1967.

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Album of the Week

Dumplin' (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is the soundtrack album to the 2018 film the same name. It was released on November 30, 2018, by Dolly Records and RCA Records. It was produced by Linda Perry. The album peaked at number 16 on the Billboard Hot Country Albums chart. The album's release was preceded by three singles: "Here I Am", "Girl in the Movies", and "Jolene (New String Version)". The release was promoted with a CMT television special titled Dolly & Friends: The Making of a Soundtrack.

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Ben Childers is the administrator of The Dolly Parton Discography. A native of Tupelo, Mississippi, he grew up taking family vacations to the Smokies and Dollywood. His love for Dolly and her music reached a fanatical level in April 2013. After spending countless hours researching and cataloging Dolly's musical output, he decided to open a website dedicated to her discography. His dream of meeting Dolly came true on May 23, 2024.

Ben at the opening of Dollywood's 39th season on March 8, 2024.