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Dolly Parton’s wish has come true.
During a 2022 interview with “The Daily Show,” Parton was asked about the hundreds of cover versions of her 1973 country classic “Jolene” and the artist who has yet to record the song that Parton hoped would do it, Beyoncé.
“I don’t know if she even has the message, but wouldn’t that be killer? I think she’s great and beautiful and I love her music.” Parton said. “I’d love to hear ‘Jolene’ done in a big way, like Whitney (Houston ) my ‘I Will Always Love You.’ Someone who could take my little songs and make them powerhouses. That would be a great day in my life if she ever did ‘Jolene.’
Done and done.
Beyoncé includes a version of Parton’s hit on her “Renaissance” follow-up, “Act II: Cowboy Carter.” The song is performed by Parton herself.
“Hey miss Honey B, it’s Dolly P. You know that hussy with the good hair you sing about? She reminded me of someone I used to know, except she had flaming locks of auburn hair,” Parton said, referring to Beyoncé’s lyrics from “Sorry.” “Bless her heart
Just different colored hair but it hurts just the same.”
Beyoncé’s version of “Jolene” follows. While it’s true to the original melodically, Bey puts her own spin on the lyrics. For example, instead of “I’m begging you, don’t take my man,” Beyoncé sings, “I’m warning you, don’t come for my man.”
Parton fully approves.
“Wow, I just heard Jolene,” Parton wrote in a statement on social media on Friday. “Beyoncé is giving that girl some trouble and she deserves it! Love, Dolly P.”
