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Dolly Parton’s Jolene origin: a flirtatious moment and Carl Dean’s quiet reaction

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Source: The Independent
Dolly Parton’s Jolene origin: a flirtatious moment and Carl Dean’s quiet reaction
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Dolly Parton says Jolene grew from a real moment when a flirtatious encounter with another woman drew attention to her husband Carl Dean; Dean was a little embarrassed by the song, which became one of Parton’s biggest hits, and Parton has long kept their private marriage; the piece also notes Dean’s death and Jolene’s lasting legacy, including Beyoncé’s cover and Parton’s Rockstar-era inspirations.

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