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  • Dolly Parton, Songteller

  • My Life in Lyrics
  • By: Dolly Parton
  • Narrated by: Dolly Parton
  • Length: 5 hrs and 18 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (227 ratings)

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By: Dolly Parton
Narrated by: Dolly Parton
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Publisher's Summary

A Recorded Books Audio Original production of songs and stories performed by Dolly herself, Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics goes beyond the glitz, glamour, and rhinestones to the warmth, heart, and soul of a treasured pop-culture icon.  

In this exclusive audio performance, the 10-time Grammy Award-winning artist weaves her words with music and memories to give listeners the stories behind the stories of her most cherished songs. And with some 3,000 songs to her credit, Dolly uses her gift for lyrics to connect to people of all genders, generations, and geographies. 

Showcasing nearly 100 of her most popular songs, including “Jolene”, “I Will Always Love You”, “9 to 5”, and “Coat of Many Colors”, to name a few, this one-of-a-kind audio experience delivers answers to fans’ most burning questions: How close did Dolly come to singing “I Will Always Love You” as a duet with Elvis? How did she become an actress? And exactly who was Jolene? 

Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics is a must-have memoir for fans of country music, music history, and (of course!) Dolly herself. 

©2020 Dolly Parton (P)2020 Recorded Books

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Beautiful story of some of her favourite songs and the people who have passed though her life

Wonderful story of faith, family and love. Perfect example of raising up children in the way they should go with a God centred moral compass. Raised with compassion for all God’s creatures and strong love and respect for self and family. Shows how everything may not be exactly how you want and certainly not easy but Ms Parton has been smart enough to know that He works all things for good and she is an example of where hard work and belief in something bigger than herself can take you. Well worth listening. (P.S She mentioned Weinstein not Epstein)

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Great extended interview, Dolly sings!

This wasn’t a typical book with storyline but a collection of Dolly’s thoughts on her life and songwriting. In audio format it worked, as Dolly is a great storyteller but I’m not convinced a written version would. It’s very stream of consciousness and doesn’t follow any sort of storyline but amazing to hear Dolly’s influences in her own words. They include snippets of her songs and she sings in parts too!

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Dolly was great

As Dolly was the narrater I thought this was great & she has such an interesting life but at times she seemed to ramble & at times it was a hard listen !
But overall I enjoyed it

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Dolly Parton

Brilliance…a true diamond lady and a great opportunity to hear from her about her life passion.

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Very Interesting

I really enjoyed listening to Dollys story. I learned a lot eg that she had written 3000 songs. Snippets of songs let me hear several I had never heard before. Also some TV movies. I now have some research to do to find them as I've been a fan for years

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Doily live she’s so incredible

Marvellous I wish she sang more , I lived all her collaborations , her laughter , her life balance

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Great run through Dolly’s life

I really liked this and found out many things I had never known. My Mum loved Dolly and we watched a lot of different things before she died. This was lovely to listen to, and reminisce that special time.

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Rambling but insightful

Forced myself to listen because I wanted to know about her life. Enjoyable but tiring to listen.

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fabulous insight

There is no doubt that Dolly is a great story trekker. this book gives great insight into her life and her craft.

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Just love Dolly!

I’ve loved her music for years. I’ve been to see her live. But this book has been a step into the brilliance that is Dolly. I had no idea how prolific her song writing has been nor just how entertaining to hear her tell the story, her story, behind so many of her songs. Uplifting, charming and oh so admirable!

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