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Dolly Parton : songteller, my life in lyrics / Dolly Parton ; with Robert K. Oermann.
"For the first time ever, legendary singer-songwriter Dolly Parton brings you behind the lyrics of 175 of her songs to reveal the personal stories and vibrant memories that have inspired sixty years of songwriting. Lushly illustrated and told in Dolly's inimitable voice, this rich collection offers an intimate, exclusive look at the colorful life, prolific career, and rags-to-rhinestones journey of one of the most revered entertainers of our time"-- Provided by publisher.
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- ISBN: 9781797205090
- ISBN: 1797205099
- ISBN: 9781797211817
- ISBN: 1797211811
- Physical Description: 380 pages : color illustrations ; 32 cm
- Publisher: San Francisco : Chronicle Books, 2020.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. Includes a song index. Publisher, publishing date, and other minor details, such as paging, aspect ratio, packaging, and cover, may vary. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction -- My Tennessee mountain home -- Down on Music Row -- Porter Wayne and Dolly Rebecca -- Putting wings on my dreams -- Golden streets of glory -- Bubbling over -- They're singing my songs -- Light of a clear blue morning -- Working 9 to 5 -- Eagle when she flies -- Hungry again -- The grass is blue -- Me, an "icon"? -- Better days. |
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| Genre: | Country lyrics. Autobiographies. Biographies. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Webb City Public Library | 782.42 Parton, Dolly OVERSIZED (Text) | 38262300005979 | Adult Non-Fiction OVERSIZED | Available | - |
Dolly Parton, Songteller : My Life in Lyrics
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Dolly Parton, Songteller : My Life in Lyrics
New York Times bestseller Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics is a landmark celebration of the remarkable life and career of a country music and pop culture legend. This landmark volume explores the remarkable life and lyrics of the one and only Dolly Parton. As told in her own inimitable words, Songteller explores the songs that have defined Parton's journey. Illustrated throughout with previously unpublished images from her personal and business archives, the Washington Post calls it "a gold mine of little-seen photos and personal anecdotes." Mining over 60 years of songwriting, Dolly Parton highlights 175 of her songs and brings readers behind the lyrics. A celebrity memoir like no other, Dolly Parton, Songteller reveals the stories and memories that have made Dolly a beloved icon across generations, genders, and social and international boundaries. A RARE VISUAL ARCHIVE: Packed with never-before-seen photographs and classic memorabilia from Parton's archives, this book is a show-stopping must-have for every Dolly Parton fan. BEHIND THE BELOVED SONGS: Learn the history, personal stories, candid insights, and myriad memories behind classic Parton songs like "Jolene," "9 to 5," "I Will Always Love You," and more in this "splashy, entertaining guide to the lyrics of one of the most popular musicians of our time" ( Kirkus Reviews ). CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED: First published in hardcover with resounding response from fans and media alike, including showstopping interviews with Oprah, Stephen Colbert, Brené Brown, and The Today Show , features in People , Parade , Marie Claire , USA Today , Washington Post , and much more. EVERYONE LOVES DOLLY: The perfect gift for Dolly Parton fans, as well as lovers of music history and country singer-songwriters. Perfect for: Fans of Dolly Parton's music, books, television and movie roles, theme park, and charitable work Readers who loved Dolly's Coat of Many Colors ; Run, Rose, Run , co-authored with James Patterson; and Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business Gift giving for birthday, Mother's Day, Father's Day, holiday, anniversary, or any special occasion for anyone who loves Dolly, country music, or American music history To shelve alongside such music best sellers as Coal Miner's Daughter by Loretta Lynn, The Lyrics by Paul McCartney, Elvis and Me by Priscilla Presley, and Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen
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