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Title details for Unlikely Angel by Lydia R. Hamessley - Available

Unlikely Angel

The Songs of Dolly Parton

by Lydia R. Hamessley
Steve Buckingham
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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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  • Release date

    September 7, 2021

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      • ISBN: 9781666121858
      • File size: 356537 KB
      • Duration: 12:22:47

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Dolly Parton jokes about being a prisoner of the "cartoon character" stage persona she herself created, but she is dead serious when it comes to her music. This audiobook reveals the songwriting skill and dedication of one of the nation's most revered country and pop musicians. Narrator Janet Metzger tells how Parton went from dirt-poor Appalachian to self-made musical legend. Metzger's skillful performance, delivered with a delightful Southern drawl when quoting Parton, paints a respectful picture of the first lady of county music, who fought for equality in a male-dominated business. The work inspires respect for the woman who has penned more than 3,000 songs, including hits like "I Will Always Love You" and "Jolene," and will send listeners scouring their music collections. M.S. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine

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