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Dolly Parton — Jolene
Album: Jolene
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Released: 1974
Length: 2:36
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Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
I'm begging of you, please don't take my man
Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
Please don't take him just because you can

Your beauty is beyond compare
With flaming locks of auburn hair
With ivory skin and eyes of emerald green
Your smile is like a breath of spring
Your voice is soft like summer rain
And I cannot compete with you, Jolene

He talks about you in his sleep
And there's nothing I can do to keep
From crying when he calls your name, Jolene
But I can easily understand
How you could easily take my man
But you don't know what he means to me, Jolene

Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
I'm begging of you, please don't take my man
Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
Please don't take him just because you can

You could have your choice of men
But I could never love again
He's the only one for me, Jolene
I had to have this talk with you
My happiness depends on you
And whatever you decide to do, Jolene

Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
I'm begging of you, please don't take my man
Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
Please don't take him even though you can
Jolene, Jolene
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I also recently heard an interview with Dolly where she said she wants to hear Beyonce' cover this song. I think that would be a LOT of fun. 
Posted 10 months ago by daiv    [ Reply ]
Let's hold the man accountable for his actions, shall we?
Posted 3 years ago by dwlangham    [ Reply ]
I love a little Dolly first thing in the morning
Posted 3 years ago by niseywee    [ Reply ]
The only thing better than Jolene with Dolly is Jolene with Slow Dolly.
Posted 3 years ago by njswede    [ Reply ]
Dolly is a national treasure.  Remarkable woman who's had a remarkable career.
Posted 3 years ago by ProjectGemini07    [ Reply ]
What a treat on an otherwise crappy Tuesday!! Dancing around and belting out the harmony...instant mood elevator :)
Posted 3 years ago by costoonces    [ Reply ]
 argexpat wrote:
Dolly is a hottie, so I can only imagine what this Jolene's got that Dolly doesn't...hmm...
 
Maybe her man is not into her enhanced looks? As Dolly says: "It cost a lot of money to look this cheap"
Posted 4 years ago by opaceo    [ Reply ]
Find the slowed-down version on YouTube.  Sounds like Atlanta Rhythm Section.  
Posted 4 years ago by roadie    [ Reply ]
Dolly! Yes!
Posted 4 years ago by bimmerfan739    [ Reply ]
Hey! I don't like country and western but this is quite likeable, dammit
Posted 4 years ago by sajitjacob    [ Reply ]
I like dolly, but the subject matter of this song is just pathetic. a woman begging another woman to not take her man? HER happiness is dependent on this woman not stealing her man? ugh.
Posted 4 years ago by lynn01    [ Reply ]
Everyone owes it to themselves to listen to the podcast Dolly Parton's America. It really gets into the nitty-gritty of her early life and career before the whole 9-5 business. Incredible songwriting, often with very dark themes that reflect the harsh reality for women (think murder ballads). Grapples head-on with the stereotyping she's faced (and yes, the boobs). She's such a gritty, smart and talented artist, and this story thankfully does her some justice. 
Posted 4 years ago by mdnlsn    [ Reply ]
I coulda sworn we heard this song yesterday.  Just out of curiosity, is there a way to keep track of actual dates when songs are played on RP other than the generic "Plays (last 30 days: 1"?
Posted 4 years ago by pinto    [ Reply ]
 argexpat wrote:
 
 
read the first stanza
Posted 4 years ago by Aud    [ Reply ]
Dolly is a hottie, so I can only imagine what this Jolene's got that Dolly doesn't...hmm...
Posted 4 years ago by argexpat    [ Reply ]
 ziggytrix wrote:


Yeah, she needs to quit blaming Jolene for the fact that her man is trash. 
 
It's a song about self esteem.
Posted 5 years ago by gmsingh123    [ Reply ]
It’s a great song, but lately I prefer the slower version of this.
Posted 5 years ago by theirongiant    [ Reply ]
 freddyfender wrote:
Why does Dolly want to hang onto a dick that would leave her for Jolene anyway?
 

Yeah, she needs to quit blaming Jolene for the fact that her man is trash. 
Posted 5 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
 glassman wrote:
Worst song in the world!!!!
 

then you havent heard bad ones obviously
Posted 5 years ago by Horschdt    [ Reply ]
If you play this record backwards, he leaves Jolene and comes back to her.  -- Vernon Camp
Posted 5 years ago by sqqqrly    [ Reply ]
Not liking folk talking trash about a great song's actual singer (although I'll admit to favoring Miley Cyrus' version above the gazillions of the covers and call it a day), but surely we can all get on the same page of liking how Mr. Bill said "e-clectic set" coming out of this song as if it was an é-clair.

Yum. Now want one of those.  

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Posted 5 years ago by Grayson    [ Reply ]
Worst song in the world!!!!
Posted 5 years ago by glassman    [ Reply ]
Not meaning to offend, but I always think her voice sounds like a cartoon character.
Posted 5 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
 mgoldman wrote:
I liked the slowed down version of this.  Here
 
Could not agree more. I actually prefer it over the original.
Posted 5 years ago by amcostigan88    [ Reply ]
I liked the slowed down version of this.  Here
Posted 5 years ago by mgoldman    [ Reply ]
 Reckoner978 wrote:

Me too! Her cover really sounds alike! 

 
He even said that tonight's version was by Miley.

Dolly's God-daughter can sing when she's not trying to make a point.  I'm ok with either version (that said Dolly's is a bit more heartbreaking.)
Posted 6 years ago by Tippster    [ Reply ]
 rpdevotee wrote:
I thought this was Miley Cyrus

 
Me too! Her cover really sounds alike! 
Posted 6 years ago by Reckoner978    [ Reply ]
 wruffner wrote:
Mindy Smith's version of this is really powerful, I love it, and Dolly's there singing too. Can't get a better endorsement than that, I think.

 
Agreed, her version, which I think still features Dolly Parton on backup vocals, was my first exposure to this song, but nice to hear the original on RP
Posted 6 years ago by BoFiS    [ Reply ]
 rpdevotee wrote:
I thought this was Miley Cyrus

 
{#Think} {#Eh}
Posted 6 years ago by Dinges,_the_Dude    [ Reply ]
I thought this was Miley Cyrus
Posted 6 years ago by rpdevotee    [ Reply ]
Mindy Smith's version of this is really powerful, I love it, and Dolly's there singing too. Can't get a better endorsement than that, I think.
Posted 7 years ago by wruffner    [ Reply ]
{#Roflol}

Skydog wrote:

her album covers are better than Radiohead's {#Cheesygrin}

 


Posted 7 years ago by clwguy    [ Reply ]
I love the Jolene's!  45 at 33 is my favorite.  This and Miley C. tie for 2nd.  Thanks for the Jolene's Bill!
Posted 7 years ago by agd3    [ Reply ]
A guilty pleasure maybe?
Posted 7 years ago by Dinges,_the_Dude    [ Reply ]
Why does Dolly want to hang onto a dick that would leave her for Jolene anyway?
Posted 7 years ago by freddyfender    [ Reply ]
 lizardking wrote:
Kudos to BillG for posting "new" tracks!

I gotta give Dolly an 8. Somehow the shape of the number 8 reminds me of her. ;-) 

 
her album covers are better than Radiohead's {#Cheesygrin}
Posted 7 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
Kudos to BillG for posting "new" tracks!

I gotta give Dolly an 8. Somehow the shape of the number 8 reminds me of her. ;-) 
Posted 7 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]