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Song by Song

Dolly Parton · 6 episodes · Mar 10, 2013

A portrait of Dolly Parton, centering on the inspiration and stories behind her songs.

  1. Episode 1

    I Will Always Love You

    Mar 10, 2013

    A portrait of Dolly Parton that centers on the inspiration and stories behind her songs. The premiere puts the focus on her 1974 track "I Will Always Love You," which was later recorded by Whitney Houston.

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    Episode 2

    9 to 5

    Mar 10, 2013

    A behind-the-music look at Dolly Parton's 1980 song "9 to 5."

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    Episode 3

    Coat of Many Colors

    Mar 17, 2013

    Anecdotes are related about the 1971 song "Coat of Many Colors."

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    Episode 4

    Jolene

    Mar 17, 2013

    Stories about the 1973 Dolly Parton tune "Jolene" are recounted.

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    Episode 5

    Travelin' Thru

    Mar 24, 2013

    The song "Travelin' Thru," written by Dolly Parton for the 2005 film "Transamerica," is explored.

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    Episode 6

    It's All Wrong, But It's All Right

    Mar 24, 2013

    The finale centers on the 1978 song "It's All Wrong, But It's All Right," penned and recorded by Dolly Parton.