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All I Can Do, 1976
Written by Dolly Parton
Written by Dolly Parton
I close out my lengthy tribute to Dolly Parton, one of the greatest entertainers and all-around human beings, with this rollicking title cut from 1976. In the song, the narrator discovers that she's "caught feelings," as the kids say nowadays, for someone in her life: "I wasn't looking for love when I found you / Just someone to be with and have a good time." Should she tell her love how she feels, and take the chance on rejection? As William Blake put it, "Never seek to tell thy love / Love that never told can be." With handclaps, mouth organ, and sing-along choruses, the song builds a rousing, gospel-flavored vibe that belies the uncertainty of the narrator.
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