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PublisherChronicle Books
ISBN-101797205099
ISBN-139781797205090
eBay Product ID (ePID)16050403640
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Book TitleDolly Parton Songteller: My Life in Lyrics : My Life in Lyrics
Number of Pages380 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicStorytelling, Composers & Musicians, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Lyrics, Genres & Styles / Country & Bluegrass
Publication Year2020
IllustratorYes
GenreMusic, Performing Arts, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorRobert K. Oermann, Dolly Parton
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.4 in
Item Weight87.8 Oz
Item Length11.2 in
Item Width9.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2020-031352
Dewey Edition23
Reviews"...a tome that will keep you entranced for weeks. It is essentially the story of her life, told through the lyrics of her songs. The design is wonderful, replete with photographs, ample white space, descriptive text and song lyrics surrounded by the ephemera related to them...As I read, I could hear her voice as if it were reading the book to me. What a treat!" -- Denton Record-Chronicle (TX), "Chances are, if you ask a Beverley Cleary fan to picture Ramona Quimby, they've got a strong image in mind. Well, their Ramona may be different than mine, and that's perfectly fine! There have been no fewer than five major illustrators over the course of our beloved heroine's 65-year reign--from Louis Darling's elegant ink drawings to Tracy Dockray's flat gray-shaded cartoons--and their diversity reemphasizes the timelessness of the stories. Featuring full-color illustrations and insightful essays by Annie Barrows and Jacqueline Rogers, The Art of Ramona Quimby is a must-have for fans of all stripes." -- Kirkus Reviews, Holiday Gift Pick " A must-have. You'll come away with even more appreciation for her -- as if that's possible. " --Cool Mom Picks, "...a tome that will keep you entranced for weeks. It is essentially the story of her life, told through the lyrics of her songs. The design is wonderful, replete with photographs, ample white space, descriptive text and song lyrics surrounded by the ephemera related to them...As I read, I could hear her voice as if it were reading the book to me. What a treat!" - Denton Record-Chronicle (TX), Holiday Gift Pick "In addition to the lyrics, there are stories about what inspired the songs and backstories on the recording and performing of them. There are tons of photographs of Parton taken throughout her life, plus album covers, costumes and objects from her childhood home on display at the Chasing Rainbows Museum at Dollywood. One of the charms of the book is reading lyrics from some of her lesser-known songs." -- The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "There isn't much we can all agree on, but at least there's this: Dolly Parton is objectively wonderful. Here she looks back on the beloved songs that have defined her 60-year career." -- The Washington Post, "It's hard to think of another 74-year-old star who somehow became more beloved than they were a year earlier, but Dolly Parton continues to defy the odds...But above all else, she's one of the greatest living songwriters, which Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics aims to center." --Mic, " A hefty retrospective on the six-decade career of a country music superstar who tells stories in song. Parton has been mining her East Tennessee roots for crowd-pleasing songs ever since she wrote her first tune, about a corncob doll, at around the age of 6. With Nashville-based music journalist Oermann, she serves up her highest-grade ore in a handsomely produced collection of the lyrics to more than 175 of her songs, some in print for the first time. All songs have brief introductions on topics such as when and how Parton wrote them, and longer pieces show her evolution from 'a hard-core country artist' with a 'girlish soprano tremolo' to a multifaceted star also at ease with pop, gospel, and bluegrass. Moving chronologically through the artist's life, the book reveals her abiding passions with thematic juxtapositions of songs, which range from '9 to 5' to the elegiac ballads 'Jolene' (her song 'most performed by others') and 'I Will Always Love You' ('For what she did with that, I will always love you, Whitney Houston'). Hundreds of color and black-and-white photos of Parton and others display her over-the-top tastes in fashion and wigs faithful to her motto: 'Leave no rhinestone unturned.' Parton conceals more than she reveals about her 50-plus-year marriage to the reclusive Carl Dean and whether she's had affairs ('Well, I don't admit or deny anything'). She is frank, however, about professional setbacks. For example, when she was starting out in the industry, every major record company on Nashville's Music Row turned her down as a vocalist. In the final pages, Parton sounds a poignant note in the lyrics to a song written with Kent Wells and released during the pandemic. The song, 'When Life Is Good Again,' is the hymnlike lament of a repentant sinner who vows to change 'when life is good again.' A splashy, entertaining guide to the lyrics of one of the most popular musicians of our time. " -- Kirkus Starred Reviews, Holiday Gift Guide Pick "The coffee table book of the year, this weighty tome is filled to overflowing with personal anecdotes, terrific photos and behind-the-music revelations about Dolly's life, loves, regrets and victories." -- AllMusic, "Beneath the treasure trove of little-known Parton stories, Songteller offers an intimate portrait of the prolific artist's writing process -- and how she's had the creative stamina to craft 3,000 songs." --Bustle
Dewey Decimal782.421642092 B
SynopsisNew York Times bestseller Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics is a landmark celebration of the remarkable life and career of a country music and pop culture legend. This landmark volume explores the remarkable life and lyrics of the one and only Dolly Parton. As told in her own inimitable words, Songteller explores the songs that have defined Parton's journey. Illustrated throughout with previously unpublished images from her personal and business archives, the Washington Post calls it "a gold mine of little-seen photos and personal anecdotes." Mining over 60 years of songwriting, Dolly Parton highlights 175 of her songs and brings readers behind the lyrics. A celebrity memoir like no other, Dolly Parton, Songteller reveals the stories and memories that have made Dolly a beloved icon across generations, genders, and social and international boundaries. A RARE VISUAL ARCHIVE: Packed with never-before-seen photographs and classic memorabilia from Parton's archives, this book is a show-stopping must-have for every Dolly Parton fan. BEHIND THE BELOVED SONGS: Learn the history, personal stories, candid insights, and myriad memories behind classic Parton songs like "Jolene," "9 to 5," "I Will Always Love You," and more in this "splashy, entertaining guide to the lyrics of one of the most popular musicians of our time" ( Kirkus Reviews ). CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED: First published in hardcover with resounding response from fans and media alike, including showstopping interviews with Oprah, Stephen Colbert, Brené Brown, and The Today Show , features in People , Parade , Marie Claire , USA Today , Washington Post , and much more. EVERYONE LOVES DOLLY: The perfect gift for Dolly Parton fans, as well as lovers of music history and country singer-songwriters. Perfect for: Fans of Dolly Parton's music, books, television and movie roles, theme park, and charitable work Readers who loved Dolly's Coat of Many Colors ; Run, Rose, Run , co-authored with James Patterson; and Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business Gift giving for birthday, Mother's Day, Father's Day, holiday, anniversary, or any special occasion for anyone who loves Dolly, country music, or American music history To shelve alongside such music best sellers as Coal Miner's Daughter by Loretta Lynn, The Lyrics by Paul McCartney, Elvis and Me by Priscilla Presley, and Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen
LC Classification NumberML54.6.P38S66 2020
Bewertungen und Rezensionen
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- 17. Nov. 2020
A Real Pick Me Up Book!
Great Book! It really gets you into Dolly's life through out her career. You get to know her thoughts and trials. Went thru it quickly looking at photos and captions. Now going thru it reading each verse of each song and all the copy! Enjoying every page!Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 17. Nov. 2020
Perfect for Dolly fans!
Perfect gift! I love Dolly and love this book!Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 25. Jun. 2025
Very nice and detailed book in great con...
Very nice and detailed book in great condition.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 24. Nov. 2020
nice!
This book is for a gift, so I haven't actually read it, but it arrived promptly & is very impressive as far as the weight of it & how it looks. I'm sure the recipectant will be pleased with this gift.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 20. Dez. 2023
Dolly Parton, Song Teller:A Treasure Trove of Tales and Tunes
Dolly Parton's "My Life in Lyrics" is a literary gem that effortlessly weaves the extraordinary tapestry of her life through the threads of her iconic songs. Dolly, an absolute American Treasure, opens the door to her heart, offering readers a front-row seat to her incredible journey. Her storytelling is as genuine as her voice, and the pages resonate with the same warmth and authenticity that has made her a beloved figure worldwide. The book is more than just a collection of lyrics; it's a testament to a life lived passionately, with each page turn revealing another layer of Dolly's remarkable spirit.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 17. Nov. 2020
A truly country artist
A must have for a Dolly Parton fan. Learning about the whys of her song writing.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 14. Dez. 2021
Dolly fan
Very interesting and informative book of her song career.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 17. Nov. 2020
The book is so large it could be a coffee table!
Why did she make it such a large book (size-wise)?Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 30. Nov. 2020
Big coffee table book!
Better book than I thought!!!Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 06. Mär. 2024
Perfect gift for a Dolly Parton fan
Gorgeous photos, well-produced. A thorough compilation of Dolly Parton's music and lyrics.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
