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IN PHOTOS | Dolly Parton passes away: Listen to these 5 iconic songs by the American music legend

Updated On: 26 August, 2026 12:31 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto

If you have been a Parton fan, you need no introduction to her music but if you haven't till now, these songs will help introduce you to the country music icon in more ways than one

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Dolly Parton passed away on August 25 at 80. Photos Courtesy: File pics
Dolly Parton passed away on August 25 at 80. Photos Courtesy: File pics
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'Jolene'One of her most popular songs, 'Jolene' is a 1973 ballad that is synonymous with Parton not only because of its lyrics but also her completely mesmerising vocals that will make you want to listen to it over and over again
'Jolene'One of her most popular songs, 'Jolene' is a 1973 ballad that is synonymous with Parton not only because of its lyrics but also her completely mesmerising vocals that will make you want to listen to it over and over again
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'I Will Always Love You'Many may know how Whitney Houston immortalised 'I Will Always Love You', but if you knew better than it was Dolly Parton who not only wrote the song but also originally sung the song, and made it popular in 1974 long before Houston could add her touch to it for 'The Bodyguard' in 1992 featuring Kevin Costner.As the story goes, Parton wrote the song for her business partner and mentor Porter Wagoner, when she left his show, and decided to pursue a solo career, and definitely fulfilling one that makes her leave behind these hits for us
'I Will Always Love You'Many may know how Whitney Houston immortalised 'I Will Always Love You', but if you knew better than it was Dolly Parton who not only wrote the song but also originally sung the song, and made it popular in 1974 long before Houston could add her touch to it for 'The Bodyguard' in 1992 featuring Kevin Costner.As the story goes, Parton wrote the song for her business partner and mentor Porter Wagoner, when she left his show, and decided to pursue a solo career, and definitely fulfilling one that makes her leave behind these hits for us
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'Islands in the Stream'While many may have other favourites, this one is a personal favourite, and a duet that she sang with the legendary Kenny Rogers, and went on to become a chart-topping hit, that plays in many homes not only around the world, but also in Mumbai
'Islands in the Stream'While many may have other favourites, this one is a personal favourite, and a duet that she sang with the legendary Kenny Rogers, and went on to become a chart-topping hit, that plays in many homes not only around the world, but also in Mumbai
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'9 to 5'In typical fashion, '9 to 5' is another Dolly Parton classic that you must not missing while listening to the iconic country singer. Known to be a tribute to the working class, the song from her film by the same name that released in 1980, showcases her unique vocals that will be celebrated for a long time. It also got her an Academy Award nomination
'9 to 5'In typical fashion, '9 to 5' is another Dolly Parton classic that you must not missing while listening to the iconic country singer. Known to be a tribute to the working class, the song from her film by the same name that released in 1980, showcases her unique vocals that will be celebrated for a long time. It also got her an Academy Award nomination
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'Coat of Many Colours'Among many of her top hits, Parton wrote 'Coat of Mnay Colours' that released in 1971, as an autobiographical song that was about her mother sewing a coat out of rags
'Coat of Many Colours'Among many of her top hits, Parton wrote 'Coat of Mnay Colours' that released in 1971, as an autobiographical song that was about her mother sewing a coat out of rags

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