5 Dolly Parton Songs That Never Hit No. 1

Dolly Parton is America’s sweetheart, and she’s delivered countless country favorites that have hit no. 1 on the Billboard charts. Tracks like “9 To 5”, “Joshua”, “Jolene”, “I Will Always Love You”, and “Love Is Like A Butterfly” have hit no. 1 on the Country charts as well as the general US charts. That being said, Dolly Parton has a ton of amazing songs in her discography that never quite hit no. 1 on most charts. Let’s take a look at five deep cuts you should know if you’re a Dolly Parton fan!

1. “Before The Next Teardrop Falls”

It’s a little bit Tex-Mex, a whole lot Dolly Parton. “Before The Next Teardrop Falls” is such an underrated song in general, but Parton’s cover of the song is even more underrated. It’s not an easy song to sing, either. But Parton just makes it look easy.

2. “Two Doors Down”

“Two Doors Down” charted pretty well, hitting no. 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 and no. 12 on the Adult Contemporary chart. It didn’t quite hit no. 1, but it’s a solid track in our book. It’s an excellent, upbeat track about being bummed out about an ex while everyone else is having the time of their life.

3. “What Will Baby Be”

Dolly Parton has always been about the welfare of children, and that much is evidenced in the 1993 song “What Will Baby Be”. Maura O’Connell provides the backing vocals on this song. That voice paired with Parton’s lilting vocals and tender guitar-strumming results in a beautifully cohesive piece of work.

4. “Early Morning Breeze”

“Early Morning Breeze” appears on Parton’s famed 1974 album Jolene. The original, more intimate version appears on Coat Of Many Colors. It’s a floral, lightweight, and breezy song that shows Parton at her most feminine and mystical, in a way. It also has a little bit of a funk element in the bass.

5. “Me And Little Andy”

Despite being a single from Here You Come Again, this song didn’t really chart at all. We can’t imagine why; it’s a lovely little tune. The production of this song is excellent, but it’s the heartwrenching subject matter of the song’s lyrics that really make it an underrated hit.

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