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DATE: SEPTEMBER 22, 2009
FROM: MARCEE RONDAN/MITCH SCHNEIDER/TODD BRODGINSKI
DOLLY PARTON
TO RELEASE
‘DOLLY: LIVE FROM LONDON’ DVD & CD 2-DISC SET
AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 10
AT A SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE OF $14.99
FEATURES THE COUNTRY SUPERSTAR'S
SOLD-OUT UNFORGETTABLE 2008 O2 ARENA PERFORMANCES
DOLLY PARTON is at home anywhere there's a stage.
London's massive O2 Arena is no exception. In 2008, DOLLY performed two majestic sold-out shows at the O2, and her forthcoming DVD and CD 2-disc set. DOLLY: LIVE FROM LONDON chronicles each magical moment from her U.K. takeover. This piece of DOLLY history–all in one package–offers the viewer and listener an unparalleled DOLLY experience.
Due out on November 10 as the third release on her label Dolly Records, the 2-disc DVD/CD set DOLLY: LIVE FROM LONDON brings fans closer to DOLLY on stage than ever before. With a suggested retail price of $14.99, it features 15 of her mega hits performed live, and this is the first DVD that shows the globally renowned superstar in all of her splendor live. 13 Hi-Def cameras swirl around, creating a captivating concert experience for the small screen. Boasting pristine footage and an epic sound mix, this is the best way to experience DOLLY–next to being in the front row.
Just like DOLLY, DOLLY: LIVE FROM LONDON is one of a kind. In between songs, she relays personal anecdotes about growing up in Tennessee, while interacting with the audience as only she can. Classics like “Here You Come Again,” “I Will Always Love You,” “Two Doors Down,” “9 to 5,” Islands in the Stream” and “Jolene” and modern hits such as “Better Get To Livin,’” “Backwoods Barbie” and “Jesus and Gravity”–all from her critically acclaimed 2008 album Backwoods Barbie–round out an unforgettable set list.
“Here You Come Again” serves as the album's first single and video, and it's the perfect taste of the whole show. During her “first million-sellin' song,” the icon brings the crowd back to Tennessee with a soulful delivery. DOLLY makes everyone else feel just as at home as she does, connecting with the crowd like few superstars can.
As an added bonus, DOLLY tells stories and opens up for the exclusive intimate interviews between the song footage. Overall, DOLLY: LIVE FROM LONDON offers a bevy of other special features. During the "Interview" segment, the door to DOLLY's world is unlocked. Fans get close to her support staff and see how the "family" that Dolly has built functions. Plus, those closest share what it's like working with this legend. In honest and heartwarming interviews, they talk about working and traveling the world with country's brightest star–the one and only DOLLY.
In the “Soundcheck” feature, fans get to see the inner workings of this show. Everybody wants to be backstage and in this vignette, viewers can take a peek at what's cooking behind the curtain. Witness her joking with the band, mapping out the show and hypnotizing everyone with her angelic performance style and unique songwriting.
In “London Loves Dolly,” the city welcomes the true legend with open arms. Viewers have the chance to see fellow fans sharing their personal experiences, favorite songs, memories and love for Dolly. During this segment, it is easy to see that DOLLY has been a superstar icon to her fans for five decades and counting. Every fan in the house sings out loud, praises her and cherishes each moment of this incredible show. DOLLY, the legendary icon, has truly stood the test of time.
DOLLY always gives back: during “Meet-N-Greet,” a lucky few get the opportunity to spend some time with DOLLY. She signs autographs and take pictures, and it's touching seeing fan dreams come true.
DOLLY’S overseas shows were particularly special, and the world took notice:
“There is no doubting the country diva's continued abilities as a musician,” wrote the UK Telegraph. “She plays half-a-dozen instruments in the course of the show, including guitar, banjo and piano, each of which has been painted white and studded with rhinestones (7/1/08).”
The London Times said, “Dolly Parton sang beautifully and accompanied herself with an able touch on guitar, piano, violin, banjo, harmonica, dulcimer, tin whistle and tambourine. She led the way through elaborate, a cappella harmony arrangements of ‘Do I Ever Cross Your Mind’ and the sorrowful ‘Little Sparrow.’ She stormed through a medley of gospel tunes, dabbled with Jerry Lee Lewis’s rock’n’roll standard ‘Great Balls of Fire,’ squeaked and squealed her way through the first single she released–‘Puppy Love’–and encored with her latest, ‘Jesus and Gravity,’ from her new album, Backwoods Barbie. And at regular points during her two-hour performance in Glasgow, she pulled out a succession of hits from one of the great songbooks of the country-pop era: ‘Jolene,’ ‘Islands in the Stream,’ ‘9 to 5,’ ‘Coat of Many Colours’ and a show-stopping ‘I Will Always Love You.’”
Let DOLLY welcome you to her wonderful world with DOLLY: LIVE FROM LONDON. You'll feel at home…
For Dolly’s official website, go to www.dollypartonmusic.net.
The track listing for both the CD and DVD is as follows:
“Two Doors Down”
“Jolene”
“Backwoods Barbie”
“Coat of Many Colors”
“Only Dreamin’”
“Better Get To Livin’”
“Shinola”
“Little Sparrow”
“The Grass Is Blue”
“Do I Ever Cross Your Mind”
“Here You Come Again”
“Islands In The Stream”
“9 to 5”
“I Will Always Love You”
“Jesus and Gravity”
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DOLLY PARTON TO RELEASE ‘DOLLY: LIVE FROM LONDON’ DVD & CD 2-DISC SET AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 10 AT A SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE OF $14.99 FEATURES THE COUNTRY SUPERSTAR'S OLD-OUT UNFORGETTABLE 2008 O2 ARENA PERFORMANCES
