Dolly Parton Jolene Analysis

Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody”, written by lead singer Freddie Mercury, is an elaborate and intriguing best-selling song from 1975. There is much speculation about what this song could be about, but there is a general understanding that no matter it is about, the song is used to express Mercury’s feelings. Throughout the song, there are various shifts in tone and music style, which are very important in demonstrating Mercury’s emotions toward himself and others. The song is symbolic of Mercury’s emotional struggles, and through various rhetorical strategies he conveys his confused and fragile emotions to the listeners.

Not only is music a great form of entertainment, but it also can portray a meaningful message. In the song, “Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee”, the artist Buffy-Sainte Marie does just that. After further analysis, one can understand what the song is about and its significance. This, among with many other aspects of the song, can help one truly comprehend what she is attempting to get across to the audience.

Audre Lorde was a famous African American essayist and poet. From reading Poetry Make Something Happen, it is evident that she had a powerful voice and was passionate about the work she published. Her work is stylistically refreshing and motivational, making it relevant for years to come.

Two women from two different backgrounds have so much in common yet they are so different. One grew up in Houston, Texas while the other grew up in Saint Michael, Barbados. Even though these two women have had very different up bringing the one thing they have in common is their great voices. These two women’s background, musical style, and other career ventures make them both two of the best female artist in their field.

The song I have chosen is “I Will Always Love You” performed by Whitney Houston, produced by David Foster, and written by Dolly Parton. “I Will Always Love You” was featured in the 1992 movie The Bodyguard and is an iconic soul ballad sung with complex ranges by the late, great Whitney Houston (1963-2012). Whitney Houston was acknowledged for her exceptional voice: “a mezzo-soprano, she had tremendous range and popularized a difficult vocal technique, melisma, where a singer uses a range of different notes in one syllable” (Roberts). The single has its place in music history and its message is of heartbreak and happiness resonates with its listeners. The lyrics of “I Will Always Love You” are nostalgic and passionate because they are about moving on from someone you love in order to be happy individually rather than together, as seen in The Bodyguard.

While listening to Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” I instinctively thought of The White Stripes cover of the song, sung by Jack White. So upon receiving this assignment I knew exactly what cover song and artist I was going to discuss. As discussed in class, Jolene was written by Dolly Parton and released in 1973. While, the White Stripes first released a cover version of “Jolene” in 2000. Unfortunately, I think of the song and I think of The White stripes, as it was with this band that I was first exposed to “Jolene”. These two versions of “Jolene” are entirely distinct in style. Dolly Parton’s performance of “Jolene” is a somewhat upbeat, country, pop sound. Whereas, The White stripes cover is more complex in sound, presenting a bluesy, punk rock, metal, almost bluegrass combination altogether.

Rainey recruited her for her 1915 Tennessee tour which later launched Smith’s career. Bessie Smith grew up in poverty, and as an adult was known to be a heavy drinker and curse constantly. Like her mentor, Smith was married but often had affairs with women and men alike. In his biography Bessie, historian Chris Albertson describes a famous anecdote in which Smith snapped at a fellow performer and lover, saying “I got twelve women on this show and I can have one every night if I want it.” “Young Woman’s Blues” and “Empty Bed Blues” are the next two songs on the playlist. In the prior, Smith sings the 1920’s equivalent of “Single Ladies,” and that she “a young woman and ain't done runnin' 'round” and she “ain't gonna marry, ain't gonna settle down.” In the second, Smith sings of receiving oral sex from a skilled lover, yet only through

“Girl In A Country Song” provides an alternative equipment for living through the rules of how women and men should behave. Throughout the introduction of the video, the women are portrayed as weak and dressing in a way to only attract the male eye. This is seen through the way that the women desire the men’s attention and acceptance, which goes along with the societal norm of women being less than men. However, towards the end of the video, women are portrayed in a more dominant role. Teaching women viewers that they aren’t less worthy than the men, and that they should speak up against sexism is crucial. To summarize, the text teaches us that it is inappropriate to view girls as anything less than exceptional, which challenges American hegemony and ideology.

This part of the song depicts the struggle of sexism in the United States. This song resonated with me because of my disbelief that so many people voted for a man who was so candid about sexism, racism, and ableism.

Firstly, I choose the album Coat of Many Colors because of my strong love for country music. Dolly Parton is a well-known household name, and in my house is a name that is cherished. I personally believe that the 1970’s was one of country’s finest years, where the era produced many top hits. An example of one of these top hits is Parton’s Coat of Many Colors. The album also invoked my interest is learning about the ways that Parton changed country music. It is inspiring to hear about a strong female figure making her own career in a patriarchal society. This invoked my interest in the album, learning about the effects that this album had. Overall, I feel as this album personally spoke to me and intrigued me.

Music,music has so much power over us it makes us feel all these emotions and makes us act bit different when we're listening. The song that makes me fell like I have a lot of energy is "Billie Jean" by Michael Jackson. The first time I heard the song was when I was seven years old my dad wad the person who showed me the song. When I first heard it I immediately fell in love with it. Ever since that day, I loved the artist and my favorite song has always been "Billie Jean". "Billie Jean" is a song that inspires and motivates me to play soccer.

It’s those first couple chords that every person in this auditorium knows so well. I can see the judges whispering back and forth at their table with their desk lights glowing. I turn back to my mom and hold the toy microphone to my lips. Dolly’s voice sings “Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, I’m begging of you please don’t take my man.” I synch my lips to each word. I close my eyes and see every moment I’ve heard this song. Driving down the highway with my mom, Lucy and Gram. The windows down. All four of us dragging our hands throw the wind. Sitting in Lucy’s room with her as “Jolene” pipes out from her record player. Laying on the cool tiles of El’s kitchen as her mom hums and makes spaghetti. At Lucy’s funeral, In Bo’s truck. At the Hideaway, watching Lee perform. Right here on this stage. I sing “Jolene,” and maybe it’s my imagination, but I hear a few voices out in the audience singing it back to me. It’s the kind of Iconic song that is bigger than geography or languages or religion. It’s “Jolene”.” (Murphy

The most influential and complicated character in Tim Winton’s Cloudstreet is Dolly Pickles. Dolly has the ability to inflict a variety of emotions in the reader. Due to her persona to be a ‘slut,’ alcoholic and a bad mother there are strong negative emotions invoked however as Dolly’s representation drastically changes the audience feels pity and sorrow for her. There are various symbols and language features that are associated with Dolly and as a consequence heighten the character’s influence in the reader’s response.

have been well showcased in this difficult piece. These pieces are seen as challenges for many modern singers as well. It goes to show just how talented and well trained the performers were.

In Dolly’s argument, she suggests three things; the skeptic’s argument (there is no way of knowing whether what you do has good or bad effects on the “real” world) is liberating, under the condition of accepting the skeptic’s argument, it does not matter what she does, and finally, because of the skeptic’s argument, she could just give into any whim without feeling guilty. In my opinion, Dolly’s argument has one premise and three conclusions. Dolly’s premise is that we have no way of knowing whether what we do has good or bad effects in the real world. Her conclusions, which are conditional of the premise being true, are; the skeptic’s argument is liberating, it does not matter what she does, and she can give into any whim without feeling