Jolene (album)

The title track "Jolene" tells the tale of a housewife confronting a beautiful seductress who she believes is having an affair with her husband. It became Parton's second solo number-one country single; it also was a moderate pop hit for her, and also did well in the United Kingdom. It has been covered by numerous performers.

The album was released around the time Parton was embarking on a solo career, after having spent seven years as part of Porter Wagoner's weekly TV series and road show, and one of the album's songs, "I Will Always Love You", was reportedly written to express the remorse Parton felt over the professional breakup. Released as the album's second single, it also became a number-one country single. In 1992, Whitney Houston's version of "I Will Always Love You" was a mega-hit pop ballad.

Another re-issue was released in conjunction with Dolly's 2007 European Tour along with two other older albums. This re-issue included additional previously unreleased songs.

[edit] Track listing

All songs were written by Dolly Parton, except where noted.

"Jolene" – recorded June 12, 1973
"When Someone Wants to Leave" – recorded December 1973
"River of Happiness" – recorded December 1973
"Early Morning Breeze" – recorded December 1973
"Highlight of My Life" – recorded December 3, 1973
"I Will Always Love You" – recorded June 1973
"Lonely Coming Down" (Porter Wagoner) – recorded May 3, 1972
"Randy" – recorded December 1973
"Living on Memories of You" – recorded December 1973
"It Must Be You" (Blaise Tosti) – recorded January 12, 1973

[edit] Additional tracks appearing on reissue

"Cracker Jack" – previously unreleased, recorded June 1973, as seen on The Captain Kangaroo Show
"Another Woman's Man" – previously unreleased, recorded June 14,1973
"Barbara On Your Mind" – previously unreleased, recorded June 1973
"Last Night's Lovin'" – previously unreleased, recorded June 1973