1970 | Peak: #40
It’s a shame that radio didn’t embrace this one.
Parton’s sympathetic lyrical portrait of a southern preacher deftly weaves classic gospel songs into its lyrics. There was an old-timey quality to her duets with Wagoner anyway, so the subject matter lends itself quite well to the old-fashioned production.
By now, we’re at the point where Parton’s gift as a writer has transcended any form of normalcy.
Written by Dolly Parton
Grade: B+
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Um, I believe radio did embrace this single and I believe it went to the top ten, not #40.
I really like this song. My mom is a huge Dolly Parton fan and I can remember her playing this when I was younger. It also comes on our local radio station during the oldies on Saturday mornings.