Other country or roots instrumentation include Mandolin (Mattingly), banjo (Rutledge) and master Paul Franklin on five songs playing wonderful steel guitar. Latter one is a pure delight, just simply Dolly's voice, a guitar (Rutledge) and a Jimmy Mattingly's fiddle. Two of the ten songs are remakes of old Top Ten Country Singles hits Dolly had together with Porter Wagoner "Tomorrow Is Forever" (#9/1970) from "PORTER WAYNE & DOLLY REBECCA" and the title track from her 12th duet album with her early mentor "Say Forever You'll Be Mine" (#5/1975).
Married for over 50 years to Carl Dean, a renewal of their vows took place earlier this year, it's only fitting that Dolly releases an album consisting mostly of love songs. The septuagenarian is in fine form, the range is still here and she's still Dolly, sensual and passionate. Dolly was also at the helm and self-produced "PURE & SIMPLE" with the help of her touring musicians and frequent collaborators Richard Dennison and Tom Rutledge. No frills, no modern electronica (c)rap fuss actually the title sums it up: simplicity, no over-production, let the pure songs - everyone of them written by her - speak for themselves and let her vocals shine. No Dolly Parton's latest offering, her 43rd album "PURE & SIMPLE" will make my year end list as one of the best country albums of the year. Thanks for the best birthday present I could’ve asked for, Dolly! Pure & Simple 9/10 Say Forever You’ll Be Mine 8/10 Never Not Love You 7/10 Kiss It (And Make It All Better) 7/10 Can’t Be That Wrong 7/10 Outside Your Door 10/10 Tomorrow Is Forever 8/10 I’m Sixteen 7/10 Head Over High Heels 7/10 Forever Love 6/10 BONUS TRACKS: Mama 6/10 Lovin’ You 8/10 … Expandĭolly Parton's latest offering, her 43rd album "PURE & SIMPLE" will make my year end list as one of the best country albums of the year. In an ever-changing world, it’s comforting to know that Dolly Parton is a constant. It’s classic, quintessential Dolly, showing exactly why she’s had a 50+ year career. The simple production of the songs keeps the focus on Dolly’s amazing vocals, just as perfect as they’ve ever been, and her wonderful storytelling. The standout tracks (even though they’re all stunning) are “Pure & Simple”, “Outside Your Door”, and “Can’t Be That Wrong”.
Pure love, cheating love, forever love, new and lustful love. Well, I turn 26 today, but the BIG news is that Dolly Parton’s new album “Pure & Simple” has finally arrived! It’s a sweet little set of songs Well, I turn 26 today, but the BIG news is that Dolly Parton’s new album “Pure & Simple” has finally arrived! It’s a sweet little set of songs all about love.