Tough Love
While there was no doubt that their collaborations were bound for success, Wagoner and Parton often argued about Dolly’s career. Their personalities were not compatible as the two of them were headstrong individuals. Eventually, Dolly had no choice but to leave. However, Wagoner filed a lawsuit against her, citing a breach of contract. In response to everything that was happening, she made him sit down as she performed “I Will Always Love You” to him.
Please Don’t Take My Man!
For many people, “Coat of Many Colors” is Dolly Parton’s signature song. However, did you know that it only ever reached #4 on the charts? In the late 70’s, her biggest hit ever came out. It was none other than “Jolene”, obviously. Aside from rising all the way up to the top of the charts, it became a hit in the United Kingdom. How cool is it that Dolly Parton wrote and performed this song that has since been mentioned as one of the best songs of all time by the Rolling Stone magazine?