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Cassette tape single cover. Hollywood (10128-4) (1992)
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"Straight Talk" is a single by Dolly Parton. It was released on March 16, 1992, by Hollywood Records as the first single from the Straight Talk soundtrack album. The song was written by Dolly. It was produced by Greg Ladanyi and Dolly. The single peaked at number 64 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.

Track listing

​US cassette single 1
​Side 1
  1. Straight Talk (Dolly Parton) 3:20​
  2. Light of a Clear Blue Morning (Dolly Parton) 4:11
Program repeats on Side 2.

​US cassette single 2
​Side 1
  1. Straight Talk (Dolly Parton) 3:20​
  2. Burning to Burned (Dolly Parton) 4:11
Program repeats on Side 2.

​​US promo CD single
  1. Straight Talk (Single Mix) (Dolly Parton) 3:20​
  2. Straight Talk (LP Mix) (Dolly Parton) 4:11​

​Benelux CD single
  1. Straight Talk (Dolly Parton) 3:20
  2. Burning to Burned (Dolly Parton) 3:09 
  3. Livin' a Lie (Dolly Parton) 4:53

​​Australia CD single
  1. Straight Talk (7" Version) Dolly Parton) 3:18
  2. Livin' a Lie (Dolly Parton) 4:52
  3. Straight Talk (Album Version) Dolly Parton) 3:18

Music video

​A music video directed by Dominic Orlando was released to accompany the single.

Critical reception

The single was reviewed in the March 28, 1992 issue of Billboard magazine. The review said, "​Theme song from Parton's new film of the same name is a rollicking, guitar-dominated ditty that is enhanced by her distinctive voice and an infectious chorus. Will be embraced by loyal country fans, though pop and AC listeners may find track pleasing, too."
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Billboard review, March 28, 1992.

Commercial performance

"Straight Talk" debuted at number 74 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart dated April 11, 1992. It peaked at number 64 on the chart dated April 18, its second week on the chart. The single charted for five weeks. It peaked at number 194 in Australia on the Kent Music Report.

Personnel

Credits are adapted from the Straight Talk liner notes.
"Straight Talk"
  • Dick Marx & The Horny Horns:
    • Dave Boruff – tenor sax
    • Charlie Davis – trumpet
    • Joe Davis – trumpet
    • Joel Peskin – baritone sax
  • Richard Dennison – background vocals
  • Steve Farris – guitar
  • Vicki Hampton – background vocals
  • George Hawkins – bass
  • Russ Kunkel – drums
  • Greg Ladanyi – producer, mixing
  • Jennifer O'Brien – background vocals
  • Dolly Parton – lead vocals, producer
  • Doug Sax – mastering
  • Howard Smith – background vocals
  • Jeffery (C.J) Vanston – keyooards

Alternate artwork

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Australia CD single cover. Hollywood (D11194) (1992)
Image credit: Vinyl.Galore at discogs.com
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Benelux CD single cover. Hollywood (146.162-3) (1992)
Image credit: Amsreddevil at discogs.com