Album cover. RCA Victor (LSP-4388) (1970)
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Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton
Once More RCA Victor (LSP-4388) August 3, 1970 Side 1
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Recording
Recording sessions for the album began at RCA Studio B in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 21, 1970. Two additional sessions followed on May 5 and 6.
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April 21, 1970
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May 5, 1970
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Content
The album includes "Daddy Was an Old Time Preacher Man," written by Dolly and her aunt, Dorothy Jo Hope, about Rev. Jake Owens, Dolly's maternal grandfather, a Pentecostal minister, in addition to the comical "Fight and Scratch".
Release and promotion
The album was released August 3, 1970, on LP, cassette, and 8-track.
Singles
The album's only single, "Daddy Was an Old Time Preacher Man", was released on June 29, 1970, and debuted at number 48 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart dated August 1, 1970. It peaked at number seven on the chart dated September 12, its seventh week on the chart. it charted for 15 weeks. The single also peaked at number 12 in Canada on the RPM Country Singles chart.
Critical reception
The review published by Billboard in the August 15, 1970 issue said, "That lilting voice of Dolly Parton's blends perfectly with the lusty sound of Porter Wagoner – as they prove in definitive measure on the hit "Daddy Was an Old Time Preacher Man" – the key sales impetus on this LP. Some outstanding cuts include the tear-jerker "Ragged Angel", the bright and tart "Fight and Scratch", and "Thoughtfulness". Another winning LP from this duo."
Cashbox published a review in the August 8, 1970 issue, which said, "Here's the new album release by one of country music's most famous duos, Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton and it's a powerhouse item all the way. Decker features such tracks as "Daddy Was an Old Time Preacher Man", "I Know You're Married But I Love You Still", "Before Our Weakness Gets Too Strong", "A Good Understanding", and "Let's Live for Tonight". They all get great vocal stylings from the famed duo. Sure to be a biggie in no time."
AllMusic gave the album 2.5 out of 5 stars.
Cashbox published a review in the August 8, 1970 issue, which said, "Here's the new album release by one of country music's most famous duos, Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton and it's a powerhouse item all the way. Decker features such tracks as "Daddy Was an Old Time Preacher Man", "I Know You're Married But I Love You Still", "Before Our Weakness Gets Too Strong", "A Good Understanding", and "Let's Live for Tonight". They all get great vocal stylings from the famed duo. Sure to be a biggie in no time."
AllMusic gave the album 2.5 out of 5 stars.
Billboard review, August 15, 1970.
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Cashbox review, August 8, 1970.
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Commercial performance
The album debuted at number 44 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart dated September 5, 1970. It peaked at number seven on the chart dated October 24, its eighth week on the chart. It charted for 24 weeks. The album also peaked at number 191 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Accolades
The album's single, "Daddy Was an Old Time Preacher Man", received a nomination for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group at the 13th Annual Grammy Awards. The single also received the Country Award at the 1971 BMI Awards and a Songwriter Achievement Award from the Nashville Songwriters Association International.
Personnel
Adapted from the album liner notes and RCA recording session records.
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Reissues
The album was included in the 2014 box set Just Between You and Me: The Complete Recordings, 1967–1976, marking the first time it had been reissued since its original release. It was made available as a digital download on September 28, 2018. The album was reissued by BGO Records in 2019 on a two CD set with Two of a Kind, Together Always, and The Right Combination • Burning the Midnight Oil.