Single:
Jolene entered the Australian singles chart* on 15 July 1974 and peaked at #99.
Album:
The song is on Dolly’s album Jolene.
Songwriter:
Dolly Parton
Producer:
Bob Ferguson
Record label of Australian release:
RCA Victor
*Kent Music Report / Australian Chart Book. See About.
Wikipedia:
According to Dolly, the Jolene was inspired by a red-headed bank clerk who flirted with her husband Carl Dean at his local bank branch around the time they were newly married. In an interview, she also revealed that Jolene’s name and appearance are based on that of a young fan who came on stage for her autograph.
The thumb-picked guitar on the recording is by Chip Young.
Read more: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jolene_(song)
Lyrics:
Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
I’m begging of you please don’t take my man
Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
Please don’t take him just because you can.
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