Dolly parton coat of many colors lyric video youtube. A 1996 childrens picture book of the song, with illustrations by judith sutton, was. The history and meaning behind dolly partons coat of many colors. Dolly partons coat of many colors stars alyvia alyn lind and jennifer nettles and premieres on nbc at 8 p. There is a childrens book based on the song, written by dolly parton and illustrated by judith sutton. Parents need to know that coat of many colors is a picture book illustrating the lyrics of country music star dolly partons 1971 hit song of the same name.
Features song lyrics for dolly partons coat of many colors album. Dolly parton explains meaning of coat of many colors theres nobody quite like dolly parton. Dolly parton talks coat of many colors, sequels and. Dolly partons coat of many colors is a 2015 american madefortelevision drama film based on a true story by dolly parton, written by pamela k. Dolly parton lends the lyrics of her classic song coat of many colors to this heartfelt picture book for young readers.
It was released in september 1971 as the second single and title track from the album coat of. Cover versions of coat of many colors written by dolly. By matthew gilbert globe staff, december 9, 2015, 6. Dolly parton explains meaning of coat of many colors the country legend breaks down the significance of her hit song and turning it into a christmas flick. Using lyrics from her classic song coat of many colors, the book tells the story of a young girl. She made my coat of many colors that i was so proud of as she sewed, she told a story from the bible, she had read about a coat of many colors joseph wore and then she said perhaps this coat will bring you good luck and happiness and i just couldnt wait to wear it and momma blessed it with a kiss chorus. Dolly parton will read bedtime stories to kids online every week. These books are delivered to registered children each month from birth to age five. Dolly parton is launching goodnight with dolly, in which the country music legend will read imagination libraryapproved kids.
Find dolly parton coat of many colors lyrics and search for dolly parton. Dolly partons coat of many colors tv movie 2015 imdb. Dolly parton is reading childrens books at bedtime abc news. United states book list dolly partons imagination library. Dolly parton shares the story behind one of her bestloved hits, coat of many colors. Watch dolly partons coat of many colors season 1, episode 1 of dolly partons coat of many colors or get episode details on.
Dollys own book, coat of many colors, based on her famous song, is in there as well. The receipts were donated to the chasing rainbows museum by porter wagoner. When dolly needed a winter coat, her mom only had multiple rags of different fabric to put together. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The song is based on actual facts because dolly partons mother really made her such a coat.
So does the heartstringtugging but quietly enraged title track of 1971s coat of many colors. The history and meaning behind dolly partons coat of many colors when dollys mother took a box of rags that someone had given her and sewed them into a patchwork coat of love for her daughter, she didnt know she was setting her on a path that would become one of the most beautifully woven tapestries in the history of american music. When she didnt have a coat, her mom sewed her one out of rags, and kids at school ridiculed her. Dolly parton will read childrens books on a video stream once a week, drawing titles from her imagination library. Coat of many colors is the eighth solo studio album by american singersongwriter dolly parton.
Back through the years i go wondering once again back to the seasons of my youth i do recall this box of rags that someone gave us and how m. A minute to dollys like a lifetime to everybody else. Coat of many colors is always a sweet little song when i sing it. Parton wrote the ballad while reminiscing about a childhood in poverty, where her mother. Coat of many colors is a book by the classic artist dolly parton. Dolly partons coat of many colors was a smash on nbc, sequels are on the way and an autobiographical broadway show is in the works. Coat of many colors dolly parton, brooke boynton hughes isbn. Dolly brings one of her bestloved songs to life in her coat of many colors childrens book based on her most vivid childhood memories. Original dry cleaning receipts used by dolly parton to write her nowfamous song, coat of many colors. If those three words ably sum up much of the man in. My kids grew up listening to dolly, and weve used her songs in many ways, the coat of many colors backs up the bible story, jolene is my second daughters middle name, and when my youngest daughter couldnt get out of bed in the morning, we would crank up romeo and let her wake up to dolly every morning.
Josephs father, jacob or israel, was particularly proud of him because he was born when jacob was an old man. She is so kind and loving, though she must also be so depressed she thinks life. Imagination library books are specially selected ageappropriate, highquality titles. Dolly partons coat of many colors, a madefortv film based on partons song of the same name, and featuring narration by parton, aired on nbc in december 2015, with child actress alyvia alyn lind portraying the young parton. Regardless of what i think of jennifer nettles music, as an actress i predict she will get an emmy nomination. Coat of many colors dolly parton 1971 added to the national registry. Last year, dolly partons 1971 top 5 hit, coat of many colors, was transformed into a very successful television movie on nbc. Porter wagoner, known for his iconic rhinestone clad stage clothes, chooses his outfit for the porter wagoner show. Coat of many colors lyrics at dolly parton online dolly parton has her own memorabilia museum. Dolly parton had a number of hits in the late 60s as porter wagoners duet partner, yet solo success eluded her until her 1971 album coat of many colors. Dolly partons coat of many colors coming to a children.
Dolly parton releases eighth solo album, coat of many colors in october 1971, dolly parton released her eighth solo album, coat of many colors. It also appeared on time magazines list of the 100 greatest albums of all time and at no. Dolly parton coat of many colors lyrics songmeanings. The song tells a story from dollys hardscrabble tennessee mountain childhood. Country music legend dolly partons rural upbringing in the smoky mountains of tennessee provides the backdrop for this special picture book. Dolly parton 01 coat of many colors by littlesparrow185. One of the leading showcases of countrys true emotional power is none other than dolly partons coat of many colors, one of her most wellknown and loved songs. During the week the cast of the nbc movie coat of many colors have been releaved. Back through the years i go wondering once again back to the seasons of my youth i recall a box of rags that someone gave us. The biblical story of joseph and his coat of many colors is found in genesis 37.
Coat of many colors, book by dolly parton hardcover. According to the coat of many colors songfacts, dolly parton introduces this in concert as a true story about a little patchwork coat my momma read more according to the coat of many colors songfacts, dolly parton introduces this in concert as a true story about a little patchwork coat my momma made me from a box of rags. What does dolly partons song coat of many colors mean. Dolly partons coat of many colors introduces viewers. In her song coat of many colors, what does dolly parton. They had a large family with 12 children and were rather poor. Experience the magic and warmth of dolly partons coat of many colors, a television movie event based on the inspiring true story of living legend dolly partons remarkable upbringing in rural tennessee. Growing up with little money, dollys mom made her familys clothes.
When dollys mother took a box of rags that someone had given her and. While dolly partons patchwork coat inspired ridicule, josephs inspired envy. Dolly parton explains meaning of coat of many colors e. Coat of many colors dolly parton song info allmusic.
Alyvia lind as dolly parton, shes also known for the movies dark skies, blended and a deadly adoption. Another song describes a part of her life that is truly remarkable adding tips from her on how to live each day to the fullest. Coat of many colors by dolly parton digital sheet music. Original album dolly parton love, sex, murder is a compilation of some of johnny cashs best and most resonating recordings. Dolly s song, coat of many colors, touches our hearts because we can all relate to a little girl being proud of who she was and where she came. Country music icon and girl scout member dolly parton may have come from humble beginnings, but what her family. Dolly parton coat of many colors lyrics and tracklist. Using lyrics from coat of many colors, and inspired by dollys rural upbringing. Coat of many colors by dolly parton, a song of many inspirations always, dolly parton shares much of her life growing up through her songs. The song, my blue tears, was released as the albums first single in the summer of 1971 and was followed by the release of the album and title track in fall of the same year. Coat of many colors, introduced and narrated by parton and based on her life growing up in tennessees great smoky mountains in the 1950s, averaged a 1.
Coat of many colors chords dolly parton cowboy lyrics. Entertainment icon dolly parton tells us about bringing her most personal hit coat of many colors to tv audiences in nbcs upcoming film of. Dolly parton coat of many colors lyrics lyricsfreak. A followup to last years seasonal hit dolly partons coat of many colors, circle is as odd a conglomeration as youre likely to find. Dolly parton coat of many colors lyrics genius lyrics. It was covered by the lynn morris band, porter wagoner, elizma theron, mark cave, jr. Dolly parton 04 if i lose my mind by littlesparrow185.
Coat of many colors is a song written and recorded by american country music singer dolly parton, which has been described on a number of occasions as her favorite song she has written. Dolly loved her coat but the children had a different opinion on it. But while her faith is challenged, she shows us the true meaning of her faith. Get all the lyrics to songs on coat of many colors and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. The album was nominated for album of the year at the 1972 cma awards. This year, the iconic song is being brought to life in the form of a childrens book. Dolly partons coat of many colors is oldschool faithbased programming from start to finish. Just dolly and her guitar playing the beauiful song coat of many colors. Back through the years i go wonderin once again back to the seasons of my youth. Book clubs book fairs scholastic education classroom magazines about us. The title track was a top ten single, and it effectively became her signature song, largely because it was a sweetly autobiographical tune about her childhood. Dolly parton coat of many colors music by dolly parton cds, streaming from internet websites, andor streaming from ovations documentary audio player for cds blank pieces of paper and pens journals in binder format.
Licensed to youtube by sme on behalf of rca records label nashville. Dolly partons imagination library puts books into the hands and hearts of children around the world. Print and download coat of many colors sheet music. Coat of many colors childrens book by dolly parton. Coat of many colors is a song written and recorded by american country music singer dolly parton, which has been described on. A poor girl delights in her coat of many colors made by her mother from rags because, despite the ridicule of the other children, she knows the coat was made with love. The song coat of many colors was written by dolly parton and was first recorded and released by dolly parton in 1971. Coat of many colors by dolly parton, a song of many. Listen online and get new recommendations, only at. Get an answer for in her song coat of many colors, what does dolly parton mean by these lines. Hal leonard digital sheet music at sheet music plus.
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