Dolly Parton is that rare bird, a commercial country superstar who never lost her hillbilly cred. Dolly started out her career in the late '60s, emerging as the "girl" singer in the Porter Wagoner show, after taking the role over when Norma Jean and Porter parted ways. Although she continued to record prolifically with Porter up until the mid-1970s, Dolly quickly launched a parallel solo career that eventually landed her in the stratosphere. Although she was seen as a hallmark of rural authenticity, Parton was quite comfortable experimenting with countrypolitan and country-pop, perhaps the difference between her and many of her more leading Nashville contemporaries was that Dolly was just better at it -- more heartfelt, a stronger performer -- and even when she tackled lofty material, she made it sound like good old-fashioned roots music. A prolific songwriter, Parton also moved into movie acting in the late 1970s, cementing her status as one of the world's best-known celebrities. In recent years, Dolly’s style has gone back to her roots, exploring bluegrass, and winning over a new generation of "Americana" fans.
The newly released Monument Sessions, include an array of Dolly’s early classics from the late 60’s. Included in The Monument Sessions are many of Dolly’s self-written popular hits such as Dumb Blonde, The Little Things, and As Long As I Love You. If you forgot why you fell in love with Dolly this album is a sure reminder, with her unique and charming vocals to her comical and witty personality. For a country music fan or just a music lover, Dolly is sure to win your heart with these classic tunes.
1. Dumb Blonde
2. Something Fishy
3. Fuel to the Flame
4. The Little Things
5. The Company You Keep
6. Why, Why, Why
7. Put it Off Until Tomorrow
8. I’m in No Condition
9. Too Lonely Too Long
10. As Long As I Love You
11. What Do You Think About Loving?
12. I Wasted My Tears
13. I Couldn’t Wait Forever
14. Ping Pong
15. I’m Not Worth the Tears
16. The Giving and the Taking
17. Busy Signal
18. I Took Him For Granted
