Released in February 1984, "The Great Pretender" is Dolly’s 26th solo studio album and features a selection of popular cover songs from the 1950s and 60s.
The album was Dolly’s first to be issued on the new compact disc format at the time.
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"The Great Pretender" peaked at No. 7 on the U.S. Country Music Albums Charts and No. 73 on the U.S. Top 200 Albums Charts.