Dolly Parton’s hit song “Jolene” (from her 1973 album sharing the same name) sounds unexpectedly good when slowed down to 33 RPM. Parton has said the inspiration for this song came from a redheaded bank teller who she believed charmed her husband. In her live performances of the song, Parton often states she fought this woman tooth and nail for her husband.
Listen to Dolly’s original version here:
Many other artists have covered this iconic song, including:
The White Stripes, Olivia Newton John, (this one of Olivia is actually a great one to watch, and is probably the best cover of this song) Laura Marling (with Mumford and Sons), Natalie Merchant, Fiona Apple, John Mayer, Norah Jones, Reba McEntire, and a pre-crazy Miley Cyrus (who happens to be Dolly’s goddaughter.)
How does Miley stack up to Dolly? It almost makes Miley tolerable.
