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- "Islands in the Stream" (with Kenny Rogers) The Bee Gees penned it, but Parton and Rogers elevated this song to classic status, earning a No. 1 record on the pop, country and adult contemporary charts in the U.S. and sailing away to the upper reaches of the charts in several other countries as well.
- "I Will Always Love You" (with Vince Gill) Before she left Wagoner's TV and stage show for a hugely successful solo career, Parton wrote the now-world-renowned hit — and one of her signature songs — for him to express her deep admiration for his role in her life and career.
- "Just Someone I Used to Know" (with Porter Wagoner) Penned by Jack Clement, this song was just one of the many duets that Parton recorded with her mentor and close friend Wagoner.
- "When I Get to Where I'm Going" (with Brad Paisley) Imagining the afterlife, Paisley sings, “When I get where I’m going / There’ll be only happy tears / I will shed the sins and struggles / I have carried all these years.”
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- “Islands in the Stream” with Kenny Rogers. Dolly’s most-loved duet is undoubtedly “Islands in the Stream” with Kenny Rogers. The romantic mid-tempo jam became a No. 1 hit in 1983, topping the Billboard Hot 100 as well as the country and adult contemporary charts.
- “The Last Thing on My Mind” with Porter Wagoner. Dolly first got her start in music by appearing on The Porter Wagoner Show. The then fresh-faced 21-year-old was first introduced to audiences in 1967, regularly performing a musical number with the pompadoured Wagoner at the top of each show.
- “Everything’s Beautiful (In Its Own Way)” with Willie Nelson. Willie Nelson holds the distinction of being the very first artist Parton duetted with after leaving The Porter Wagoner Show and rising to stardom as a solo artist in her own right.
- “To Know Him Is To Love Him” with Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt. Parton, Emmylou Harris, and Linda Ronstadt gave a second life to “To Know Him Is To Love Him,” Phil Spector’s 1958 single with the Teddy Bears, by recording the song for their 1987 collaborative album Trio.
Jun 13, 2024 · If you're wondering who all sang with Dolly Parton, here are the best duets featuring the country music legend. Everyone knows the 1983 Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton duet "Islands in the Stream," but how about her collaborations with today's popular artists, like Sia and Miley Cyrus?
- Dolly and Willie. Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson joined forces on Johnny Cash’s TV special to declare “Everything’s Beautiful (In Its Own Way).” The previously unreleased song was performed by the denim-clad duo while a group of children made watercolor paintings behind them.
- Miss Piggy. It was all blonde wigs and pink lamé when Miss Piggy visited Dolly’s variety show. In the episode, Miss Piggy had decided to go country and looked to Parton for inspiration.
- Linda and Emmylou. In 1999, Parton reunited with her friends Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris for the album “Trio II,” delivering another round of delicious three-part harmonies.
- Sly Stallone. Though he was at the height of “Rambo” and “Rocky,” Sylvester Stallone thought it’d be a good idea to swap his man tanks for a cowboy hat and fringed western shirt.
Listen to the Dolly Parton: The Duets playlist on Apple Music. 25 Songs. Duration: 1 hour, 29 minutes.
Jul 2, 2024 · Dolly Parton Dishes on the Best Duets From Her New Album ‘Rockstar’ — With Paul McCartney, Elton John, Stevie Nicks & more! Find out which duet was her favorite, and who turned down the music icon! By Deborah Evans Price Updated: July 2, 2024. Courtesy of Butterfly Records; Vijat Mohindra.
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