45 single, Side A. RCA (PB-11240) (1978)
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"Two Doors Down" / "It's All Wrong, But It's All Right" is a double A-side single by Dolly Parton. It was released on February 27, 1978, by RCA Records as the second and third singles from Dolly's nineteenth solo studio album, Here You Come Again. "Two Doors Down" was sent to pop radio, while "It's All Wrong, But It's All Right" was sent to country radio. "Two Doors Down" peaked at number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. "It's All Wrong, But It's All Right" peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, becoming Dolly's eighth song to top the chart. Both sides of the single received awards from BMI.
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Track listing
Side A
- Two Doors Down (Dolly Parton) 3:04
- It's All Wrong, But It's All Right (Dolly Parton) 3:19
Recording
The single version of "Two Doors Down" is different from the original album version. It was recorded on January 13, 1978, at Sound Labs Studio in Hollywood, California. It is more pop than the original album version and omits the first verse. It would replace the album version on all future pressings of the album, making it the more well known version of the song. The single version is also the version featured on all compilations with the exception of Legendary Dolly Parton, an Australian 3 CD compilation from 2000.
"It's All Wrong, But It's All Right" was recorded on July 22, 1977, at Sound Labs Studio in Hollywood during the original album sessions.
"It's All Wrong, But It's All Right" was recorded on July 22, 1977, at Sound Labs Studio in Hollywood during the original album sessions.
Audio
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Critical reception
"It's All Wrong, But It's All Right" was reviewed in the February 11, 1978 issued of Billboard and Cashbox magazines. The Billboard review said, "Parton dips back into her own catalog for this easy flowing romantic release rendered with her smooth and sensual vocal expression. Acoustic and electric piano set the initial mood that is taken to climactic levels with the generous use of strings and vocal accompaniment in the chorus." Cashbox said, "Despite the growing sophistication which surrounds every aspect of Dolly's career, her basic roots remain seeded in the soil of country music. Picked from her Here You Come Again album, this cut may go pop, but it belongs high on the country charts."
Both publications reviewed "Two Doors Down" the following week. Billboard said, "Parton follows her gold "Here You Come Again" with another catchy tune, a current top 10 country hit for RCA's Zella Lehr. Parton's vocals alternate between a soft, girlish, singsong quality and a louder, more gutsy approach. The instrumentation is strong and rousing, relying heavily on drums and guitar. The Cashbox review said, "A strong hook, excellent lead and backing vocals, and a romping drum beat distinguish this jumpy cut taken from Here You Come Again. With pleasant exuberance, Dolly brings the party to her place. Fine Top 40 add."
Both publications reviewed "Two Doors Down" the following week. Billboard said, "Parton follows her gold "Here You Come Again" with another catchy tune, a current top 10 country hit for RCA's Zella Lehr. Parton's vocals alternate between a soft, girlish, singsong quality and a louder, more gutsy approach. The instrumentation is strong and rousing, relying heavily on drums and guitar. The Cashbox review said, "A strong hook, excellent lead and backing vocals, and a romping drum beat distinguish this jumpy cut taken from Here You Come Again. With pleasant exuberance, Dolly brings the party to her place. Fine Top 40 add."
"It's All Wrong, But It's All Right" Billboard review, February 11, 1978.
"It's All Wrong, But It's All Right" Cashbox review, February 11, 1978.
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"Two Doors Down" Billboard review, February 18, 1978.
"Two Doors Down" Cashbox review, February 18, 1978.
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Commercial performance
"Two Doors Down" peaked at number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 12 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. It also peaked at number 24 on the Cashbox Top 100 chart. The single peaked at number 26 in Canada on the RPM Singles chart and number seven on the RPM Adult Contemporary chart.
"It's All Wrong, But It's All Right" debuted at number 44 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart dated March 18, 1978. It peaked at number one on the chart dated May 6, its eighth week on the chart, and remained there for one additional week. It charted for 14 weeks. It also peaked at number one on the Cashbox Country Singles chart. The single peaked at number one in Canada on the RPM Country Singles chart.
"It's All Wrong, But It's All Right" debuted at number 44 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart dated March 18, 1978. It peaked at number one on the chart dated May 6, its eighth week on the chart, and remained there for one additional week. It charted for 14 weeks. It also peaked at number one on the Cashbox Country Singles chart. The single peaked at number one in Canada on the RPM Country Singles chart.
Accolades
"Two Doors Down" received a Country Award and a Pop Award/Million Air Award (for over one million broadcast performances) from BMI in 1978. It received another Country Award in 1979. The song received the Songwriter Achievement Award from Nashville Songwriters Association International in 1979. It received a Million-Air Award from BMI in 2020 for over two million broadcast performances.
"It's All Wrong, But It's All Right" received a Country Award from BMI in 1979.
"It's All Wrong, But It's All Right" received a Country Award from BMI in 1979.
Personnel
The Here You Come Again liner notes do not give credits for individual songs. To view credits for the album as a whole please visit the album's page.
Alternate artwork
Japan 45 single, picture sleeve. RCA (SS-3154) (1978)
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Mexico 45 single, picture sleeve. RCA Victor (SP-4944) (1978)
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Netherlands 45 single, picture sleeve. RCA Victor (PB-1248) (1978)
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