Happy Valentine’s Day! Love, Dolly

Published February 12, 2021 / Last Updated February 25, 2021

Dolly shares her favorite Valentine’s Day gift, thoughts on matchmaking and more in a special message sprinkled with hearts, candy and hugs!

Love flows from Dolly’s heart as freely and gently as a Smoky Mountain stream, so what could be more endearing than a Valentine message from one of the world’s most lovable people? Dolly believes we need the healing power of love now more than ever. And she has a lovely Valentine’s Day message for her fans. Dolly says,

“There’s a lot of love out there and yes, I believe that good always wins.”

Watch to see what Dolly’s favorite Valentine’s Day gift is, see what she says about being a matchmaker and discover her secret to releasing stress!

Top 10 Love Songs

Flowers and chocolates are good, but Dolly’s Top 10 Love Songs are great! Hum along to your favorites or serenade your sweetheart.

Michael MartinHappy Valentine’s Day! Love, Dolly

‘Just the Way I Am’ – Poetic Selections

Published March 1, 1979 / Last Updated August 23, 2015
Team Dolly is a collaboration of writers, editors, and publishers assembled by Dolly Parton Productions. Each member is dedicated to accurately publishing the latest news and historical archives of the living legend that is Dolly Rebecca Parton.

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‘Just the Way I Am’ – Poetic selections on ‘reasons to live, reasons to love and reasons to smile’ from the songs of Dolly Parton.

“Just the Way I Am” is a collection of poetry comprised of song lyrics from some of her most treasured works. It was published by Blue Mountain Arts in 1979. In the introduction Dolly writes,

“My songs are like children, I conceive a thought, I carry it in my mind for a time, and then labor to give it birth. Hope you like my kids.”

Several of the poems have recognizable titles taken from both song titles and song lyrics. Within the first section, “Reasons to Love” the reader can find “Love is like a butterfly,” “Jolene” and “Back through the years.” Additionally, “Two doors down” and “Together you and I” can be found in “Reasons to Smile.”

Her songwriting is, arguably, the heart of Dolly’s artistry and often her most beloved works were born out of real-life experiences. She has a brave honesty in her music that fans embrace. This book provides yet another avenue to experience the depth and emotion of her words.

Song lyrics from “Little Bird” found on the album “In the Good Old Days (When Times Were Bad)” can be found within the lines of this untitled poem.

“Beauty is a rare perfume, precious,
yet doesn’t last long,
and youth is but a playful breeze
that blows our way once
and moves on.

Love is a hidden treasure
and some never find where it lies,
and memory is a little bird
that flies through life
and never dies.”

Part of “Together You and I” first recorded by Dolly and Porter Wagoner can be found in this short poem.

“My love for you
is deeper than the depth of any ocean,
and as faithful as the stars
that grace the night
as constant as the sun
in its journey
through the heavens…
we will always be together,
you and I.”

The book concludes with a special section, “About the Author” followed by acknowledgments.

 

Team Dolly‘Just the Way I Am’ – Poetic Selections

‘Love is Like a Butterfly’ – ‘Butterflies’ Theme Song

Published May 11, 1978 / Last Updated August 23, 2015
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The U.K. sitcom “Butterflies” (1978-1983) featured Dolly’s song “Love Is Like a Butterfly” as its theme song

The “Butterflies” version was sung by British singer Clare Torry, backed by a band led by BBC composer Ronnie Hazlehurst. The show focused on the day-to-day life of the fictional Parkinson family living in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. “Love is Like a Butterfly” was played at the beginning of every episode.

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Dolly’s final appearance on ‘Hee Haw’

Published November 18, 1975 / Last Updated August 23, 2015
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Dolly sings ‘Love is Like A Butterfly’ and ‘I Will Always Love You’ on ‘Hee Haw’

In 1975,  Dolly appeared on the musical variety television program “Hee Haw” for the last time performing her popular hits “Love is Like A Butterfly” and “I Will Always Love You.”

Team DollyDolly’s final appearance on ‘Hee Haw’

‘Love Is Like A Butterfly’

Published September 2, 1974 / Last Updated August 23, 2015
Team Dolly is a collaboration of writers, editors, and publishers assembled by Dolly Parton Productions. Each member is dedicated to accurately publishing the latest news and historical archives of the living legend that is Dolly Rebecca Parton.

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Dolly releases 14th solo album, ‘Love Is Like A Butterfly’

In September 1974, Dolly released her 14th solo album, “Love is Like a Butterfly.”  The title song was the third consecutive single to reach No. 1 (making it her fourth No. 1 single) on the U.S. Country Music Charts.

The album “Love is Like a Butterfly” reached No. 7 on the U.S. Country Album Charts.

Team Dolly‘Love Is Like A Butterfly’