Ultimate Dolly Parton

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Ultimate Dolly Parton
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Compilation album by
ReleasedJune 3, 2003 (2003-06-03)
Recorded1970–1989
Genre Country
Length1:03:22
Label RCA Nashville
Dolly Parton chronology
Halos & Horns
(2002)
Ultimate Dolly Parton
(2003)
For God and Country
(2003)
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Ultimate Dolly Parton is a compilation album by American country music artist Dolly Parton. It was released by RCA Nashville on June 3, 2003. The album peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. [2]

Contents

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Joshua"Dolly Parton3:04
2."Coat of Many Colors"Parton3:04
3."Jolene"Parton2:41
4."I Will Always Love You (original 1974 version)"Parton2:55
5."Please Don't Stop Loving Me" (with Porter Wagoner)Parton, Porter Wagoner2:47
6."Love Is Like a Butterfly"Parton2:21
7."The Bargain Store"Parton2:42
8."Here You Come Again" Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil 2:54
9."It's All Wrong, But It's All Right"Parton3:18
10."Heartbreaker" Carole Bayer Sager, David Wolfert3:30
11."I Really Got the Feeling" Billy Vera 3:08
12."You're the Only One" Bruce Roberts, Sager, Don Williams 3:20
13."Starting Over Again" Bruce Sudano, Donna Summer 3:58
14."Old Flames Can't Hold a Candle to You" Hugh Moffatt, Pebe Sebert, Rosemary Sebert3:25
15."9 to 5"Parton3:00
16."But You Know I Love You" Mike Settle 3:19
17."Tennessee Homesick Blues"Parton3:23
18."Islands in the Stream" (with Kenny Rogers) Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb, Robin Gibb 4:10
19."To Know Him Is to Love Him" (with Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris) Phil Spector 3:51
20."Why'd You Come in Here Lookin' Like That" Bob Carlisle, Randy Thomas 2:32

Charts

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA) [10] Platinum70,000Double-dagger-14-plain.png
United Kingdom (BPI) [11] Platinum300,000^
United States (RIAA) [12] Gold500,000Double-dagger-14-plain.png

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.
Double-dagger-14-plain.png Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">I Will Always Love You</span> 1974 single by Dolly Parton

"I Will Always Love You" is a song written and originally recorded in 1973 by American singer-songwriter Dolly Parton. Written as a farewell to her business partner and mentor Porter Wagoner, expressing Parton's decision to pursue a solo career, the country single was released in 1974. The song was a commercial success for Parton, twice reaching the top spot of Billboard Hot Country Songs: first in June 1974, then again in October 1982, with a re-recording for The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas soundtrack.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Islands in the Stream (song)</span> 1983 song by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton

"Islands in the Stream" is a song written by the Bee Gees and recorded by American country music artists Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton. Named after an Ernest Hemingway novel, it was released in August 1983 as the first single from Rogers's album Eyes That See in the Dark. The song was originally written for Diana Ross in an R&B style but later reworked for the duet by Rogers and Parton. The Bee Gees released a live version of the song in 1998 and a studio version in 2001.

<i>Jolene</i> (album) 1974 studio album by Dolly Parton

Jolene is the thirteenth solo studio album by American entertainer Dolly Parton. It was released on February 4, 1974, by RCA Victor. 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. Since the introduction of downloads to the Official Chart in 2005, it has amassed 255,300 downloads and 6.68 million streams. It has been covered by numerous performers.

<i>Here You Come Again</i> 1977 studio album by Dolly Parton

Here You Come Again is the nineteenth solo studio album by American entertainer Dolly Parton. It was released on October 3, 1977, by RCA Victor. The album was a commercial success, peaking at number 20 on the US Billboard 200 and at number 2 on the Hot Country Albums chart and also being nominated for Favourite Country Album at the American Music Awards. It became Parton's first album to be certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America for shipping a million copies. The lead single and title track was also a success, entering the top five of the US Billboard Hot 100 and being nominated for Favourite Country Single at the American Music Awards.

<i>Trio</i> (1987 album) 1987 studio album by Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, and Emmylou Harris

Trio is a collaborative album by American singers Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, and Emmylou Harris. It was released on March 2, 1987, by Warner Bros. Records. The album has platinum certification in the U.S. for sales of one million copies, and has total worldwide sales of approximately four million. A second collaborative album, Trio II, was released in 1999.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">9 to 5 (Dolly Parton song)</span> Original song written and composed by Dolly Parton; theme song from the film "9 to 5"

"9 to 5" is a song written and recorded by American entertainer Dolly Parton for the 1980 comedy film of the same name. In addition to appearing on the film soundtrack, the song was the centerpiece of Parton's album 9 to 5 and Odd Jobs, released in late 1980. The song was released as a single in November 1980.

<i>Heartbreaker</i> (Dolly Parton album) 1978 studio album by Dolly Parton

Heartbreaker is the twentieth solo studio album by American singer-songwriter Dolly Parton. It was released on July 17, 1978, by RCA Victor. The album was produced by Gary Klein and Parton with Charles Koppelman serving as executive producer, and was an even more direct aim at the pop charts, with several of its songs verging on disco. The album topped the Billboard Top Country Albums chart for nine consecutive weeks and peaked at number 27 on the Billboard 200. The album produced two number one hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, "Heartbreaker" and "I Really Got the Feeling", while "Baby I'm Burnin'" peaked at number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album has been certified Gold in the United States and Canada.

<i>9 to 5 and Odd Jobs</i> 1980 studio album by Dolly Parton

9 to 5 and Odd Jobs is the twenty-third solo studio album by American entertainer Dolly Parton. It was released on November 17, 1980, by RCA Records. A concept album about working, the album was centered on Parton's hit "9 to 5", which served as the theme song to the film of the same name, and topped both the U.S. country and pop charts. The album's two additional singles—a cover of Mike Settle's "But You Know I Love You" and a reading of "The House of the Rising Sun" – provided further country hits, with "But You Know I Love You" also reaching #1.

<i>Greatest Hits</i> (Dolly Parton album) 1982 compilation album by Dolly Parton

Greatest Hits is a compilation album by the American singer and songwriter Dolly Parton, released in September 1982. It focused mostly on her late 1970s pop hits. The original track list was revised a year later to include Parton's 1983 duet hit with Kenny Rogers, "Islands in the Stream". The album has since been reissued with an abbreviated track listing. The 1983 version was re-released on iTunes April 10, 2020.

<i>Once Upon a Christmas</i> (Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton album) 1984 studio album by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton

Once Upon a Christmas is a collaborative studio album by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton. It was released on October 29, 1984, by RCA Nashville. The album was produced by Rogers with David Foster. It was Rogers' second Christmas album, following 1981's Christmas, and Parton's first. The album's release was accompanied by a CBS television special, Kenny & Dolly: A Christmas to Remember. The album was certified 2× Platinum by the RIAA in 1989.

<i>The Best of Dolly Parton</i> 1970 compilation album by Dolly Parton

The Best of Dolly Parton is a compilation album by American singer-songwriter Dolly Parton. It was released on November 9, 1970, by RCA Victor. The album was produced by Bob Ferguson. It includes some of Parton's early hits, a few non-single album tracks, and two previously unreleased tracks. The album peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. The single, "Mule Skinner Blues " peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and earned Parton a nomination for Best Female Country Vocal Performance at the 13th Annual Grammy Awards. The album was certified Gold by the RIAA on June 12, 1978, for sales of 500,000 copies.

<i>Eagle When She Flies</i> 1991 studio album by Dolly Parton

Eagle When She Flies is the thirty-first solo studio album by American singer-songwriter Dolly Parton. It was released on March 7, 1991, by Columbia Records. The album was produced by Steve Buckingham and Gary Smith, with Parton serving as executive producer. It continues Parton's return to mainstream country sounds following 1989's White Limozeen. The album features collaborations with Lorrie Morgan and Ricky Van Shelton, with additional supporting vocals provided by Vince Gill and Emmylou Harris. The album was a commercial success, becoming Parton's first solo album to peak at number one on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart since 1980s 9 to 5 and Odd Jobs. It was certified Platinum in by the RIAA in 1992. The album spawned four singles, the most successful being "Rockin' Years" with Ricky Van Shelton, which topped the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. In support of the album, Parton embarked on the Eagle When She Flies Tour, her only concert tour of the 1990s.

<i>Slow Dancing with the Moon</i> 1993 studio album by Dolly Parton

Slow Dancing with the Moon is the thirty-second solo studio album by American entertainer Dolly Parton. It was released on February 23, 1993. The album features a number of famous guest artists, including Collin Raye, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Kathy Mattea, Tanya Tucker, Maura O'Connell, Billy Dean, Pam Tillis, Marty Stuart and Billy Ray Cyrus. The album released three singles, "Romeo", "More Where That Came From", and "Full Circle". Despite the singles' lackluster chart performance, however, the album itself was well-received critically, and reached number 4 on the U.S. country albums charts – where it spent 35 weeks – and number 16 on the pop albums charts. It ended up being certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jolene (song)</span> 1973 single by Dolly Parton

"Jolene" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Dolly Parton. It was produced by Bob Ferguson and recorded at RCA Studio B in Nashville, Tennessee, on May 22, 1973. It was released on October 15, 1973, by RCA Victor, as the first single and title track from her album of the same name.

<i>Souvenirs</i> (Vince Gill album) 1995 greatest hits album by Vince Gill

Souvenirs is a greatest hits album from American country music artist Vince Gill. It was released in 1995 on MCA Nashville. Gill's duet version with Dolly Parton on her classic composition "I Will Always Love You", concurrently included on this recording and Parton's Something Special album was released as a single in late 1995, reaching the top-twenty on the U.S. country singles chart.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dolly Parton albums discography</span>

The albums discography of American country singer-songwriter Dolly Parton includes 48 studio albums, four collaborative albums, nine live albums, six soundtrack albums, one extended play and approximately 222 compilation albums globally. Popularly referred as the "Queen of Country" by the media, she is also widely recognized as the most honored woman in country music history. She has charted 25 Number One songs, 41 Top 10 country albums and has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, making her one of the best selling female country artist in history. As of January 2022, Parton's catalog has amassed more than 3 billion global streams.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dolly Parton singles discography</span>

The singles discography of American country singer-songwriter Dolly Parton includes over 200 singles and touches on eight decades. Parton has released 193 singles as a lead artist, 48 as a featured artist and six promotional singles. Parton has also had two charted B-sides and has released 68 music videos. Parton also released 21 singles with Porter Wagoner from 1968 to 1980, bringing her total number of singles to 243.

<i>The Very Best of Dolly Parton</i> 2007 compilation album by Dolly Parton

The Very Best of Dolly Parton is a compilation album by Dolly Parton, released 7 March 2007. It sold platinum in the UK.

<i>A Holly Dolly Christmas</i> 2020 studio album by Dolly Parton

A Holly Dolly Christmas is the forty-seventh solo studio album by American singer-songwriter Dolly Parton. It was released on October 2, 2020, by Parton's Butterfly Records in partnership with 12-Tone Music Group. The album was produced by Kent Wells, with Parton serving as executive producer. It is Parton's third Christmas album, following 1984's Once Upon a Christmas with Kenny Rogers and 1990's Home for Christmas. The album features guest appearances by Michael Bublé, Billy Ray Cyrus, Miley Cyrus, Jimmy Fallon, Willie Nelson, and Parton's brother Randy. It peaked at number one on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart, becoming Parton's eighth album to top the chart. The album also peaked at number one on the Billboard Top Holiday Albums chart and number 16 on the Billboard 200. The album was nominated for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards.

<i>Diamonds & Rhinestones: The Greatest Hits Collection</i> 2022 greatest hits album by Dolly Parton

Diamonds & Rhinestones: The Greatest Hits Collection is a compilation album by American country music artist Dolly Parton. It was released by RCA Records and Legacy Recordings on November 18, 2022.

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