According to Parton, the song was inspired by a red-headed bank clerk who flirted with her husband, Carl Dean, at his local bank branch around the time they were newly married. In … مزید دیکھیں

The song tells of the narrator confronting Jolene, a stunningly beautiful woman, who she worries will steal away her lover/husband. Throughout the song, the narrator implores Jolene "please don't take him just because you can." The song is unclear about … مزید دیکھیں

The song is considered by music critics to be one of the most expressive songs in the country genre. In 2014 Rolling Stone ranked the song number nine on their 2014 list "100 … مزید دیکھیں

American singer Beyoncé recorded a cover of "Jolene", with significant lyrical changes, and included it on her eighth studio album مزید دیکھیں

The song became Parton's second solo number-one single on the country charts after being released as a single in October 1973 (prior to the album's release). It reached the top position in February 1974; it was also a moderate pop hit for her and a minor adult … مزید دیکھیں

"Jolene" was nominated for the Grammy Awards for Best Female Country Vocal Performance twice, in 1975 and 1976. The first nomination was … مزید دیکھیں

• English rock band The Sisters Of Mercy started performing the song live in 1983. They also recorded a studio version of the song for BBC Radio in 1983. That version was eventually … مزید دیکھیں