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Liner Notes
| Artist | Dolly Parton |
| Song | 9 to 5 |
| Album | 9 to 5 and Odd Jobs |
| Year | 1980 |
9 to 5 was not on our schedule to be rated today. But when an absolute legend passes, you put your normally scheduled post aside and pay tribute.
I think everyone would agree that you certainly didn’t have to be a country music fan to love Dolly Parton. Whether it was for her timeless music, the classic movies she starred in, her massive philanthropic work, or just her overall good and caring nature, she was universally adored.
Although everyone in the world probably already knows this, here are a few fun facts about the anthem we are honoring today, 9 to 5. That iconic clacking rhythm that sounds like a typewriter at the very beginning of the song was actually created by Dolly rubbing her long acrylic fingernails together on set. It is such a brilliant, amusing piece of music history that she actually received an official instrumentation credit on the album that reads: “Nails by Dolly.”
She was also an incredibly intelligent businesswoman. When she was approached to take her very first acting role in the film 9 to 5, she agreed to take the part on one strict condition: she had to be allowed to write the movie’s theme song. That brilliant negotiation resulted in a massive crossover hit that historically topped both the Pop and Country charts at the same time.
Watching the news today, I am amazed—but certainly not surprised—by how many people have already paid tribute to her. What stands out the most is how so many of those tributes are filled with not just an appreciation for her music, but with beautiful stories of her incredible generosity. She gave so much to the world while wanting absolutely nothing in return.
It is incredible that even after achieving such tremendous, world-renowned fame, she always managed to stay completely grounded. She never lost her humanity or forgot the humble roots that she came from.
Thank you for the music, Dolly, and for a lifetime filled with good deeds. We could all learn something from the example that she set.
Ratings From The Road
| Ray | 10 |
| Lori | 10 |
| Max | 10 |
| Average Rating From The Road | 10 |
Until next time, have a great week.