Dolly Parton "Coat of Many Colors" Livestream Reaction | Asia and BJ

[@shelleyparsons5735]

This is a true story. They were dirt poor & her mother made the coat from all the rags she could find. Dolly has never forgotten where she came from.

[@joshuacaldwell5270]

Indeed. 💚

[@patrickheffernan7798]

Who doesn't love Dolly? ❤❤❤

[@rosewillis6018]

Hey ya’ll gonna love Dolly.

[@rosewillis6018]

U got to watch the movie、

[@charlessanders4337]

@@patrickheffernan7798 if somebody doesn’t like Dolly the problem is with them…

[@kennbicknell5492]

Dolly was one of 12 siblings. They slept 6 to a bed, in a house with no indoor plumbing. The ultimate rags to riches story! You should watch her films *9 to 5* and *Steel Magnolias* !

[@michaelmulherin9952]

the floors in their were dirt which was normal where she grew up

[@huffster2010]

Dolly is a rags to riches story. There can be no other Dolly.

[@mikeharry1799]

100th upvote yeah!!! Also she is one of the most prolific authors of all time!! Whatever you read (re: BJ: people have 4000 songs written lying around...) it's a lie dude.... maybe lyrics, or beats, but not whole freaking songs... you got taken for a ride dude, sorry to say...

[@s.mcpherson6354]

Poverty, great parents, intelligence, and musical genius, has seen Dolly become one of this planet's best human beings. She has written a ridiculous number of famous songs.

[@latentgamer5762]

She put up a chunk of the money used to develop the covid vaccine. She's saved countless lives.

[@kylesummers1565]

Might be one of the most beautiful/honest songs ever written/sung.

[@lindabrewer3243]

Dolly is a writer, singer, actress, entrepreneur, savvy business woman with many businesses around the country, Imagination LIbrary which puts a book into the hand of every child in our schools and she has many other ventures. She is amazing. You should react to "Jolene" with her and Pentatonix. It is great!!

[@mldiluna969]

She's also donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to help out the victims of Tennessee wildfires in 2016 and the catastrophic flooding in Tennessee in August of this year.

[@NativeNYerChicHK]

She also donated a cool Million dollars to the research of the Moderna Covid vaccine and now is credited in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine as a contributor for the invention of that groundbreaking vaccine!!! 👏👏👏 Is there nothing she can’t do?!?! ♥️

[@wnsafford1854]

@@mldiluna969 Dolly (via her foundation) ended up giving approx. 12.5 million for the 2016 fires. They'd hoped to give $1K per month, for 6 months, to fire victims, but donations were so great they gave $1k per mo, for 5 mo, then $5K in the final mo., to some 900 individuals & families, PLUS $20K each to 8 volunteer fire depts & $40K to the county fire training center AND established another fund, Mt. Tough, to help clean up home sites & give ongoing aid on a case-by-case basis. She's a Treasure!!

[@heathertownsend949]

@@mldiluna969 it’s WAY WAY MORE......

[@JennRighter]

She’s a wonderful person. So giving, funny, sweet, entertaining, talented. There are so many stories about her that are iconic. One that I love is when she was asked if she used her looks to gain opportunities. She said she looked the way she looked because she liked to and if anyone was doing anything because of her looks, that had nothing to do with her.

[@Marcus_1001]

Exactly. I love Dolly for her candor, her compassion, her generosity, and most especially for her self deprecating humor. One of my favorite things she ever said is that it's a good thing she is rich now because it costs a lot of money to look that cheap. Love it!

[@JC-es5un]

Every time I hear this I cry. Dolly grew up dirt poor in Tennessee and this is a true story. My mom also grew up poor in Tennessee in the 50’s and literally the exact same thing happened to my mom. Such a touching song.❤️

[@harveybojangle475]

3,000 songs is an INCREDIBLE number! To anyone who says, "I've got 3 to 5,000 songs just sitting somewhere"...first, I wouldn't believe it. Second, Dolly actually put hers out (and many were award-winning).

[@RLucas3000]

Steve Allen, the first host of the Tonight Show, also wrote many thousands of songs. They are just in you and have to come out.

[@katboss4886]

Dolly is a national treasure.

[@markmurphy558]

One of my top 10 human beings.

[@gloriakuhn8670]

I believe that she wrote I will always love you. She sang it before Whitney Houston did. You should react to that live.

[@catnapper7509]

Yes, that's true!

[@michaelhuff8571]

You are correct. It was a love letter to say goodbye to porter wagner.

[@BubblyViolin11]

Yup! Elvis Presley actually asked her to sell the song to him so that he could record it because he loved it so much but she said no. She held onto it until she stumbled upon Whitney Houston.

[@brianbrekke9500]

@@BubblyViolin11 It wasn't Elvis, it was his Label that wouldn't let him sing it unless they owned the song.

[@lulubell4550]

She wrote,I will always love you that Whitney Houston covered.

[@elsievickie]

Dolly said when she heard her song " I Will Always Love You" she was driving it came on the radio, she pulled car over and cried. It was Beautiful. Of course it was Whitney Houston... Her little song, 🙂

[@joycemullins3233]

There's a made for tv movie called "Coat of Many Colors" that is Dolly's story. It stars Jennifer Nettles (Sugarland) and Ricky Schroder ("Silver Spoons" and starred in Brad Paisley's "Whiskey Lullaby") as her parents.

[@chipsthedog1]

The show this was on was famous for people just lip syncing to a recorded track but Dolly came on with just her guitar and sang live, what a legend

[@beverlywest9779]

Dolly is the pride of Tennessee. Genuinely a beautiful soul. Coat of many colors makes me cry. The movie is fantastic.

[@CatherinePearl100]

She started her acting career in 1980 with “9 to 5”, which also starred Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin. I think you would really enjoy the theme song, 9 to 5, which was another big hit of hers.

[@pamelamendoza6914]

Love that movie.

[@nestea8385]

When I was in grade school, my Mom made a coat from leftover fabric, so I could wear it to sing this song at school. We didn't need to wear rags, but I was just so proud that my Mom would do that for me. And Yes, she does play with her nails. She jokes that it takes a lot of money to look that cheap. She makes fun of herself before anyone else can. Just love her!

[@mariannesigley9086]

I get so emotional every time I here this song. You can have little and have a lot and have a lot and have little. So humble ❤️

[@polyprinz]

We all know she wrote "I will always love you" that Whitney sang, and it was an international #1 hit. Jolene is another song that has been covered so many times by other artists. Dolly is an Icon, a legend!

[@shilohauraable]

Dolly sang Jolene a capella with the group, Pentatonix, a together they won a Grammy Award!

[@bettybreneman6811]

you need to listen to He's Alive and She's an Eagle when she Flies

[@indiecab9593]

“The Coat of many Colors” is a story from Genesis about Joseph and how his brothers were jealous because his father had given him a coat of many colors.

[@sassytbc7923]

This is also a true story about Dolly’s childhood.

[@hihoktf]

@@sassytbc7923 And she specifically refers to the story of Joseph as part of her telling. She mentions it twice in the song.

[@hihoktf]

The play "Joseph" is pretty good with a lot of great music in it.

[@CARNELIANTURQUOISE]

She was in her early 30's. "I Will Always Love You" is one of her most beautiful songs.

[@stevechrist8622]

she also wrote (I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU) DOLLY RECORDED IT BUT SO DID WHITNEY HUSTON

[@RedHeart1]

Y’all should react to Loretta Lynn “Coal Miners Daughter” it’s a true story too. It’s about Loretta growing up in a cabin, in eastern Kentucky, and her Daddy being a coal miner. It’s a really good old song!

[@alloccasionsgiftwrapping4767]

Dolly was what we called "dirt poor" from the mountains of Tenn. Her voice is so high and just like an angel.

[@jamespetersen5396]

She wrote I will always love you and Jolene on the same day in 30 minutes just so you know she's amazing

[@poppalamboldmartyrcooking4486]

All her songs are real life events

[@randymccloud5743]

Dollie, one of the all time GREAT songwriters.

[@GinaGeeILuvu]

Dolly grew up very poor, in Tennessee but she loved her family and wrote about her life back then. I love her songs because they tell her story so beautifully. Her story is one of triumph. She wrote I will always love you, Whitney Houston's biggest hit.

[@kimberlywebster9902]

Dolly is a humble, compassionate, caring person. She is down to earth. Loretta Lynn is another country artist that has a similar life story to Dolly's. Check out Coal Miners Daughter by Loretta Lynn

[@kathyjones3940]

When my sister and I were young we grew up in upper middle class , beautiful new home, and never lacked for anything but I remember mom making us dresses, etc and they meant the world to us! When your mom takes that time to do those kinds of things they sure are the most special!! ❤

[@beegee1960]

There is a beautiful children’s book of this song. I used to read it to my second grade children every year. Was a great springboard to a discussion about bullying and about not teasing others because of how they look or the clothes they wear.

[@lindalightfoot9837]

Hi. You're the only other person who's mentioned the book. I'm a former librarian and I loved the book

[@sonofroderick4255]

I watched her on the Porter Wagoner Show when I was a young boy. I use to always watched because I was in love with her.....she was sooo beautiful and still is

[@cswanson528]

I was so happy when I saw this video. I loved this song when I was young and still do. Great reaction thanks for doing it.

[@kathyjam2482]

Dolly is an Icon she always puts a smile on my face.

[@rosamorales5282]

Dolly is so real. She's genuine and such a talent. Yes She's still performing after 60 something years in the business. Love you Dolly.

[@larryl1427]

Remember Whitney Houston singing "I Will Always Love You"? Dolly wrote that one and made it a hit many years ago. Dolly is 77 years old and still performing.

[@terryduncan31]

Dolly is the story of America!

[@GS-xt8fu]

Well Dolly. That coat brought you good luck. One of the wealthiest female performers in time. The best thing? She is extremely generous.

[@Intimidator39]

Dolly is one of a kind....when she wrote "I will Always Love You" she got a call from Elvis' agent saying Elvis wanted to record that song but he wanted to take the royalties. Dolly politely said no which was saying something back then to Elvis!....Dolly is a legend!

[@shewolf2584]

I have followed Dolly Parton since I was 9 years old and I am now 58. Yes, she does have long nails and she plays a banjo with them to, listen to Apple Jack. Coat of Many Color's is the first song I learned to play on the guitar and sing. Awesome movies are Best Little Whore house in Texas (when she comes out in her nighty with that shotgun 🤣) and 9 to 5. She has such an awesome sense of humor!

[@heidimarchant5438]

I remember her telling a story about her dad, she was so grateful that her hometown put up a statue or something of the like for her recognition and she tried to get him to go see it with her but he finally responded by saying something like you think you're really something but to a pigeon you're just another outhouse. I belive her humbleness can be attributed to him.

[@robertarnold7187]

She's an absolute treasure to music. Most of the greats of country music are gone now.

[@wmpetroff2307]

I got chills listening to the words of this magnificently simple heartfelt song.

[@scubamanbrian1518]

This is my favorite song from Dolly Parton. It shows the innocent nature of children and their ability to be happy even when her poor mother was likely worried sick about whether or not they would be able to eat. Just so everyone knows, even poor people usually had enough whole material for seating so that they didn’t have use rags. This shows that Dolly Parton’s family wasn’t just poor, they were destitute. Most of us alive today don’t even realize what that kind of poverty looks like.

[@johnflynn5044]

Only one Dolly.. A legend. I still find something new about her 40 years after following her.. This woman is a self made music goddess Apart form there songbook which of course included I Will Always Love You which made her a fortune when Whitney covered it, she also started Dollywood and dot forget produced and bankrolled Buffy The Vampire Slayer and lets not forget financed the covid Vaccine research ! Oh and was nominated for an Oscar for her part in Nine To Five and won one for the song of the same name (the theme song for the movie) An important person in musical history and it speaks volumes to her that she did Glastonbury in her 60s and blew them away and was showered with love by a generation who weren't born when she started out

[@galenstone9097]

Dolly has it all . Songwriting, Singing, and Musicianship. True story and one of the best songs about a mother's love for her child. And yeah she is really playing open chords with those nails and clawhammer picking with the other hand.

[@jlsage4059]

Legendary songwriter. So special. And I’m not a huge country music guy…But I know greatness when it slaps me in the face.

[@steveg5933]

My sister in law is from Dolly's house hometown. To this day she awards every single student that graduates a cash reward. She supplies libraries and new moms across this country with children's books to improve their reading abilities. Simply put, she is a class act. Never forgot where she came from and proud to support her hometown and children

[@julies5515]

I was born in 74 have listened to Dolly a lot in my life time. How can you not she has beautiful voice.

[@edwinsemidey1992]

This song reminds me of how WE GREW UP . We didn't have much but were very proud of what MAMA did with our cloths

[@shawnj1966]

My grandmother grew up like that and they did the same thing with old clothes. It wasn't uncommon among poor people back then. Love this song!

[@jimwillride]

Asia: I totally agree, Dolly is authentic. There is just something about her. Down to earth. Supremely talented and supremely humble. So much love for her, and feeling it in you guys too!!!

[@annamae859]

Great song, heartfelt and based on Dolly's life experiences xxx

[@jennifursun3303]

this song makes me cry most of the time thanks Dolly

[@BettyWhiteJr]

With the holidays coming up, I really gotta recommend “A Smoky Mountain Christmas” it’s one of my childhood favorites, or any other Christmas movie with Dolly honestly. But my family watched it every year when I was growing up, and I kept it up with my kids and will with my grandkids too. Dollys spirit and heart just can’t be beat. There’s also a recent movie she made all about this song, it’s a great movie too 💯😊

[@julieford8788]

Such a beautiful song. My mother grew up very poor and my Grandma made all the kids clothes. She was the youngest of 7. Kids need to hear this song to know how life used to be for so many.

[@stevenjenks9336]

Dolly still shops at Walmart. You will never find a more REAL celebrity. She is our East Tennessee Gift from God that is now loved and shared worldwide 🧡🙏

[@solitarybee3714]

Dolly Parton was born in 1946, so you can figure her age in this performance here was about 30ish. She seems to be still going strong in 2021! Love her, such talent & personality.

[@ronaldackerman7383]

That song still gets to me, she just nods her head when they say she wrote over 3,000 songs, Dolly Parton never lost her roots she didn't take any singing lessons she only sings from her heart and how she feels at the time she crossed over with 9 to 5 and with that you made a movie that's how she crossed over to the mainstream but she never left her country roots I enjoy watching you guys react thank you

[@ronjones9447]

Pure American treasure, she is just an amazing woman

[@JimboInTheHouse1]

When asked how she plays guitar with those fingernails, she answered, "pretty darn well."

[@sharonburcham66]

I have seen dolly so many times !! Especially in her younger years... my family went to the smoky mountains every year of my young life! I still go visit and some things have changed but Dollywood... her family all work there or did when I was younger... going there is like a spiritual journey!! You must must go!! ❤️Tennessee

[@gigirevere6617]

The only person who has written more songs is Woody Guthrie Dolly is everything. 🦋❤️💞🌱🥰

[@stepheninglett3447]

This song brings me to tears every time... 😭 born in 75.. I remember my grandmother playing it.

[@debbiejarvis5764]

True song ..Have you watch the movie Dolly?? If you haven't it's a must. Also the Movie Coal miner's Daughter's is a good one it's base on the country singer Loretta Lynn. Loretta's song Coal Miners Daughter is a true song base on her life.

[@scotth5038]

When you froze the player and to note that this was live and she was playing the instrument, did you notice the finger nails. She removes them when writing, BUT has to dress them up for the show. Think about how much that changes how she must work the strings. 9 to 5 the type writer sounds were by Dolly,,,, her finger nails. Credits- Nails by Dolly.

[@pamscarr8696]

When the Scots and Scot/Irish began coming to this land, (my family arrived in the 1600's) They began settling in the Appalachian and Smokey Mountains because it reminded them of the mountains of Scotland. They settled so deep in the mountains and woods of those mountains, they had no contact with the outside world They became totally uneducated, and having to hunt for almost all the food they had. If you have never read the book "Christy" you should as it it tells the story of the horrors of their lives. Dolly was born into such a family. A family who had a one room house with many children and in such need that someone sent over some rags and her mama made the only coat Dolly had that year. You just cannot imagine the dire poverty of those mountain people. Thankfully, my family moved out of those mountains and into a small Tennessee town where my Great Grandfather became a builder and carpenter, supervising the building the major portion of a new college. Then the jobs ran out there and many of my family moved to Mississippi and Alabama for jobs. So Dolly went from dire poverty to being worth over 600 million Dollars and of course she instigated the building Dollywood to help the other families in Sevier County so they could work.

[@dorisryan1933]

She's got a movie out that is called joyful noise she sings with another singer can't remember the name but she's in a choir I would suggest that you buy the movie joyful noise you will enjoy it through and through

[@patrickannunziato4593]

i dont know if you realize that 3000 songs was as of 1979. she has way more today.

[@MayfaireOquinn1210]

This video is older, her number of written songs is over 5,000 now! :) She is incredible.

[@catnapper7509]

Please do Dolly with Brad Paisley "when I get where I'm going." You will love it 😍

[@G-grandma_Army]

Asia, I’m always blown away by your intro. God blessed you with an amazing voice.

[@doobernow]

My favorite Dolly story is the first time she heard Whitney doing I will always love you... she was driving and had pull over to listen to it.

[@jacqueline4514]

Asia, most of us can’t write one song; you having 30 songs is amazing! You are an artist 😊

[@marcusbetancourt3760]

Please play "Me and Little Andy" also written and sung by Dolly Parton. Thank you so much. Have a Blessed Evening.

[@chrish9840]

Well guys...Hi from the UK. A few years ago Dolly performed at our annual 3 day Glastonbury Music festival (200,000 music fans attend and camp on-site!). I have been on many occasions. I live ten miles from the festival site, but missed the one featuring Dolly..couldn't get tickets coz they sell out in just a few hours! But she was the highlight of the festival. Her songs are always well structured and full of meaning. She has written for many top performers including Whitney Huston. You need to visit "Dollywood" up in the Smokey Mountains in Tennessee. It's a great place to visit! Stay safe.

[@marthaz]

She's a legend 💕 love you two 💕

[@MultiLakewood]

You two need to comment on Dolly, Linda Ronstadt, and Emmy Lou Harris singing High Sierra. Magnificent!

[@juliewhite7469]

💞💞💞💞💞

[@vickybrackin7483]

Dolly is amazing and has written songs for SO MANY artists!!

[@ilovemusicmovies1789]

She's the 4th of 12 kids from Locust Ridge Tennessee. She started the Imagination Library in honor of her Dad who could not read. That # of songs she wrote was back then, I believe the number is larger now. Should check out the movie based on this song. Yes she plays with her nails

[@gigga143]

Dolly actually executive produced a movie on her childhood based around this time period in her life, aptly called Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors. you can watch it on Peacock if you have it. glad i got to see this reaction, this is my all time favorite country song.

[@GS-xt8fu]

Yes. She has more hits by others that she wrote than personally sang herself. Your right. A song writing machine and….she plays I don’t know how many instruments.

[@leegriffin2582]

awwww thx guys! dolly parton is the best storyteller ever ! love that you love it ! this song always hits my heart ! from her home in tennessee growing up right from her heart story ! just love u guys ! one is only poor if u choose to be! best line ever ! so happy that u love all genres! music is the best ! makes our world go round ! love ya!

[@michellejackson6679]

All time fav from Dolly!!!! love love love

[@tiawarren5403]

Always" tears" me up ❤

[@jcwalter9973]

Watch the movie, 9 to 5, it’s hysterical. And I have thought of a moment or two from the movie to my boss.

[@Leroy816]

One of the best songs ever.

[@ClassicRock-gx8hd]

Love Dolly. Please check out her songs Me and Little Andy(live), and I will Always Love You(live)

[@diannegrimm9973]

She has probably sang most of them she started writing songs since she was 12 or 14. And been singing that long too . She is near on to 70. I believe.

[@diannegrimm9973]

Yes she does play with her nails.

[@Emilyhildegaard1]

Have you never heard of Joseph and the coat of many colors? That's what Dolly's mother was comparing that coat to.

[@RowdyRuth]

She made a movie of the same name, I watch it every Christmas now. She is loved 🥰

[@carollittle1059]

Queen of Country, writes her songs. Did many great duets, Miley Cyrus is her Goddaughters. There was 10 kids in the poor Blue Ridge Mountains of TN. Whitney did her song I Will Always Love You. She plays a lot of instruments. She gave her family and relatives all jobs at Dollywood. She has the country's biggest free book giveaway for children. Porter WAGONER gave her her start on his tv show, and hesitated letting her go. She's still married to the same husband.

[@615bandup2]

Smokey mountains TN not blue ridge

[@chaspullen3544]

She wrote Jolene and I will always love you same day Loretta Lynn Dolly Parton Patsy Cline 3 top Queen's country music

[@vickybrackin7483]

This is a true story and the girl are school who stuck up for her that day as everyone teased her is STILL her best friend today!!♥️

[@yrankin1]

Living legend and still performing. Also a very smart business woman.

[@meboneme1]

That ONE line, "one is only poor, only if YOU choose to be' IS EPIC and PROFOUND!

[@carolynnewcomb2153]

The movie “Coat of Many Colors” is so sweet too. Love the song!

[@congero113]

She is so talented! I loved how she sang and played the guitar like a true professional

[@shawnfate2656]

Parton has composed over 5,000 songs throughout her career. The total number of individual song titles she has recorded and released is 956, totaling over 1,100 individual recordings when studio recordings, remixes, and live tracks are combined.

[@niccolean]

Dolly is just one of those voices that is instantly recognizable. And her sweet spirit and talent shine through in all she does. She grew up in the Great Smokey Mtns of Tennessee and they really were that poor. They lived in a one room shack, Mom, Dad and TWELVE children! Her talent is only outshone by her generosity. When fires ravaged the mountains of Tn and NC, she gave a huge amount of money to help the families who lost their homes - gave it directly to them, not through some bloated “charity” that would keep half - and I’m sure others have mentioned her Imagination Library that was organized to honor her Father. She says he never learned to read or write, but was the smartest person she’s ever known. My favorite Dolly story is about her song ‘Always on My Mind’. Elvis heard it and wanted to record it, but his infamously crooked manager Col. Tom Parker wanted the publishing rights too. Well, Dolly was way too smart to sell her rights and refused. And of course, she was right to keep them. Whitney’s version has bought her a lot of wigs.