Dolly Parton - Jolene
More fun facts than a Dolly dress has rhinestones! First, we have a lively talk about Parton's cultural impact and recent resurgence in popularity. We spend the second half of the episode on Jolene. It's a short album, only 25 minutes long. But there's so much to hear and discuss, from Dolly's lyrics and voice to the highly skilled session musicians. Follow the links below to access a couple of interesting articles we reviewed for the show, a demo video on the pedal steel (the highly distinctive instrument used in much of country music), and a video of Dolly performing Jolene with Pentatonix. So much wholesome goodness for your ears and brain!
How Dolly Parton became a secular American saint by Constance Grady
https://www.vox.com/culture/22287463/dolly-parton-explained
Why Dolly Parton is having a millennial moment by Brodie Lancaster
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2019/nov/26/why-dolly-parton-is-having-a-millennial-moment
Steve Fishell explains how the pedal steel works
https://youtu.be/NrbSL92Kz1Y
Dolly Parton & Pentatonix - Jolene
https://youtu.be/oYCoyUxY2HY