Going Solo
It is pretty hard to think of Dolly Parton as anything aside from a solo performer, but she did work on several songs with Wagoner before. This partnership lasted until she made the decision to leave in 1974, and she was soon signed onto RCA Victor. However, the first single she released, “Just Because I’m A Woman,” proved to be a bit of a disappointment. It was decently successful, though it never went past the 17th spot on the charts. She did release numerous solo singles during the late ‘60s, although none turned out as successful as her previous work with Wagoner.
Going Solo
At Last
Wagoner found a way to change the music industry, and he helped Dolly Parton turn into the solo performer that she always dreamed of becoming. He recommended her to record and release her own rendition of “Mule Skinner Blues,” a song originally performed by Jimmie Rodgers. This piece of advice proved effective, and her solo career finally took off when the single ended up in the 3rd spot of the charts. After this, she came out with “Joshua,” and it ended up in the top spot! She would soon produce chart-topping hits in the following years.
At Last
