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Dolly Parton's success as a performer and pop culture phenomenon
has overshadowed her achievements as a songwriter. But she sees
herself as a songwriter first, and with good reason. Parton's
compositions like "I Will Always Love You" and "Jolene" have become
American standards with an impact far beyond country music. Lydia
R. Hamessley's expert analysis and Parton's characteristically
straightforward input inform this comprehensive look at the
process, influences, and themes that have shaped the superstar's
songwriting artistry. Hamessley reveals how Parton's loving,
hardscrabble childhood in the Smoky Mountains provided the musical
language, rhythms, and memories of old-time music that resonate in
so many of her songs. Hamessley further provides an understanding
of how Parton combines her cultural and musical heritage with an
artisan's sense of craft and design to compose eloquent, painfully
honest, and gripping songs about women's lives, poverty,
heartbreak, inspiration, and love. Filled with insights on hit
songs and less familiar gems, Unlikely Angel covers the full arc of
Dolly Parton's career and offers an unprecedented look at the
creative force behind the image.
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