Dolly Parton -- The Lost Tape -- 1979 concert at her old high school -- full concert

Found this in storage after 30 years. Concert was on the night of October 6, 1979, at Sevier County High School. Earlier the same day she attended the dedication of the Dolly Parton Parkway.
Her family was there, including her daddy and grandpa. Her daddy was working the t-shirt stand for something to do, but said "hush" to us when we spoke to him--he didn't want anyone to know who he was so he wouldn't get mobbed by people.
Recorded on a Panasonic industrial VHS camera and recorder.

[@SevierVol17]

I WAS THERE!! Such a great memory. I have seen Dolly in concert many times , but this was my favorite. She was so happy to come home a star...and all the East Tennessee area were so proud for her! There will never be another Dolly Parton.

[@yedon68]

All of Tennessee is proud of Dolly Parton----a bonified Movie Star...

[@JustLikeAJewel]

Amen to that! there will never be anyone like her again. She's just so amazing. My #1 role model in all aspects

[@sammacklin6012]

C c.f.

[@lindataylor5704]

@@yedon68 Dolly Parton has been truly bless by God and not ashamed of her humble beginnings. Love always

[@robertjohnson177]

As was i ❤🎉

[@c.a.shirley7938]

This proves that Dolly and her music and songs are timeless!!! It's 2021, so this was over 30 years ago and she's still so much fun to watch and listen to. May God bless her forever and always!

[@mthivier]

If this was Saturday, October 6th, it was right before Dolly performed on that year’s Country Music Awards, which she would have done on the following Monday night (October 8, 1979). she must have been in the midst of filming “Nine to Five” at that time too, and presumably took a break from that to return to Tennessee to do the Country Music Awards in Nashville, and this concert in Sevier County, and then back to Hollywood to resume work on “Nine to Five”. It was a busy time for Dolly.

[@gdaddy7920]

Wow. Just wow. Been a Dolly fan for 50+ years and all I can say is wow. It's 2022 and with all that's happened this world, I watch this and all I can say is wow. Thank you for sharing this gem and reminding us all that there has been and still is a source of pure joy and happiness and her name is Dolly.

[@dmarioncook]

thank you OL BANJO PICKER!!!!!...my wife loves Dolly....thanks to modern technology you are able to share this treat for us all to appreciate...we are also proud east Tennesseans....we wouldn't live any where else...I uploaded this to my wife's laptop and burnt her a DVD so she can watch it in bed she loves this so much she falls asleep watching this..thank you....you have made her one very happy woman

[@JWF99]

Dang! I would've loved to have been there! What can I say? Just phenomenal footage! 🎶❤❤ TYVM David! ✌

[@annettehudson1432]

Loved this lady since I was a kid. There is none like her, you cant help to love this lady, she always puts me in a good mood. Regrets: Dixie Stampede in Orlando closed, I use to take my family there to get in the Christmas spirit, in 90 degree weather. My 94 yr old grandmother had never seen anything like it. Thanks Dolly. Other regrets: I've never met her.

[@kristincooper1418]

Love Dolly!! She is so amazing not only back then but also now. No other celebrity has done or even thought about doing even half the things she has, I'm so proud to be a Dolly fan!

[@ldhunt1474]

👍 ❤ Dolly

[@Texaslawhorn]

Coming back to your high school to perform a concert after you've become a full blown superstar is the ultimate "Look at me now" success story and smack in the face to anyone who was mean to or doubted Dolly back in school! Go Dolly!!

[@ChazSmithProductions]

What a weird thing to write, especially about Dolly who clearly would never be motivated by something like that.

[@Texaslawhorn]

@@ChazSmithProductions Dolly has said that classmates were mean growing up. Most of us dealt with people like that in school. If you think I meant Dolly was obnoxious about it then you're mistaken, but if you think enjoying being successful in the face of people who have put you down in the past is weird then you are the strange one in the minority.

[@maryannanderson2213]

I remember when "To Daddy" came out and of course I was a lot younger, and things seemed a lot simpler then and that song sort of broke my heart because not only did she leave "Daddy" but she left the children also. She thought they were old enough that they didn't need her anymore, but I am now in my 70's and I can tell you that I STILL need my momma. I haven't had her for over 40 years, but I still need her and miss her. When this song came out, I wondered why she didn't explain the way she was feeling to Daddy and MAYBE things would have been different. Like I said, I was a lot younger then.

[@Duchey]

whoever is the person who recorded this show should have sold it to the recording company to be put on dvd. this is a gem.

[@NOVELBITES]

That is not how these things work. Each song would require an individual license so that all appropriate parties (writers, producers, etc.) would receive royalties, not to mention the unauthorized profit of Dolly's likeness. Dolly would have to buy the footage and release it herself. That is very unlikely.

[@viking956]

@@NOVELBITES Nope. Those licenses and "likeness" etc. would only apply once the material was PUBLISHED by the recording company. An individual recording this could have sold his or her "rights" to it to a recording company.

[@NOVELBITES]

@@viking956 Incorrect. You cannot sell someone else’s copyrighted material without permission and licensing. Each song is copyrighted and would require permission and licensing for a commercial release (unless the song is public domain).

[@dannydougin3925]

Who cares about buying and selling and copyrights. If people can see it here that is good enough. Besides the quality is not good enough for DVD..... just enjoy the concert, before youtube takes it down! Sheesh!

[@viking956]

@@NOVELBITES Normally you would be correct....except this was a free concert for anyone who wanted to attend. That pretty much puts this performance, not the songs themselves, in the "public domain". Accordingly, this specific performance is fair game so to speak when it comes to copying and distributing. Kinda of like if you take a photograph of Dolly walking down a sidewalk, she can't claim any ownership of that photo because she is in the public domain.

[@kristybarker924]

I imagine her family but particularly her father was so proud this night.

[@marlondavidmaduro2332]

A genius of a singer and entertainer! She knows how to manipulate the public with funny statements and her glorious voice!! I would bow before her!!

[@eily_b]

I clicked just out of curiosity and then I watched the whole 1:17:21. Dolly is such a nice person, I love her giggles.

[@clairesuzanne1276]

Her voice hasn't changed - she is just amazing xx

[@firstsisterJML1330]

Watching this October 2024, so 45 years later, and I was just a kid back in 1979, but a country music fan for as long as I can remember thx to my grandparents. It's almost like they are here again with me even though they've been gone for years now. I'm now a Sevier county resident (not because of Dolly, but she's just a bonus), and I met a couple, a very young couple, on the square today that were Dolly fans all the way from Germany. She has touched so many. Thank you @OlBanjoPIcker for sharing this gem!

[@teriw56]

Dolly is anointed.

[@lilbebegirlxx]

She literally has the same exact energy and same exact voice... she never changed!

[@cmsmith1973]

That is true and very u unusual. Most singers voices change as they get older but Dolly still sounds just like this. She is just an angel

[@gameapril]

What a blast that she put on a full-tilt concert at her old high school!

[@matthewm44]

Sweetest soul ever

[@partonlvr]

The good ole days when you could record stuff like this without hassle. I love the fact too that she IS putting on a show when she probably doesnt need to since she is singing in her hometown. But she gives them a show of a lifetime like she were in the big city!

[@elmaware8749]

Dolly 's mama n daddy must be so proud parents with DOLLY singing in her hometown. Love her giggles so cute such an excellent entertainer always engages w her audience's. Thanks for sharing.💕💋👠💄

[@pattownsend8086]

I remember this concert. I was there and enjoyed it so much

[@shannonwilliams752]

I was a kid when things were this simple. No lights but a spotlight. Beautiful. I miss it.

[@פילד]

Her energy is incredible! Only saw her stop for a sip of water once. Amazing show.

[@bernie.fitzpatrick7948]

Thank you Miss Dolly Parton - Greetings from New Zealand 💕

[@mrsamzero1]

Just had to come back and say my wife and I love Dolly. I hope this is on Utube forever! She is such a wonderful person!

[@JustLikeAJewel]

The lyrical genius that is Dolly Parton. The way she so effortlessly added a whole 2 completely different lines on the spot in Two Doors Down is so crazy. It's amazing how she can just let it flow out and it go together so well and it's.not even.part of the original song!

[@benny1309]

She's singing the original first version of Two Doors Down kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2ikk4tumaaVfsU

[@jl1008]

The version she sang IS the original lyrics, so she didn’t make it up on the spot. Dolly re-recorded ‘Two Doors Down’ a years after it was originally released.

[@cantstandcamilla]

I had been a fan for 6 years in 1979. I became a fan when I saw Dolly perform with Porter in Macon, GA. The tickets were $3.50.

[@angelapyle7301]

Kick @ss ❣️ Dollys Iconic 🦋

[@msoward5708]

This is great. Sorry I missed this concert. I was at the first concert she did at SCHS back in the 70's. I believe it was a fundraiser for the high school's band to raise money for new uniforms. Don Williams opened for her. What a great show it was!

[@mthivier]

I believe that that would have been the concert taped and released as 1970’s A REAL LIVE DOLLY.

[@10005242]

She is the best!!!!!!!!!. I love her, She is my favorite singer and the nicest woman!

[@ThuyNguyen-ri9gj]

Thank you Dolly 😊 you are so beautiful and I love you so strongly com ❤ on you are the best music 🎶 ever 🎶 ❤

[@jeangillette2005]

She was the best and queen of country music I miss her❤

[@deb7412]

@Jeangillette2005 What do you mean by was the best? And that you miss Dolly? Dolly Parton is still very much alive and it now 16th May 2024.

[@JesusIsGodsSelfie]

Dolly’s so uplifting to listen to. Im Watching Amidst Covid19 March 2020. I feel better already. Love 💕 your jolene story xx love you too 😍

[@darylwilliams7493]

My daughter attended Sevierville High School. 1979 was the year I graduated high school in California. If I had been living in Sevierville back then, I would have definitely been at that concert!

[@emilymalcolm87]

Dear , Dolly, she never fails to bring a big smile to my face : )

[@lovesings2us]

OlBanjoPicker -Thank you from the bottom of my heart for posting this amazing concert by unsurpassable Dolly Parton. Something about this concert seems especially wonderful to me - Dolly sounds so happy to have come home to sing. This video is a total treasure!

[@OlBanjoPicker]

There's a few songs on the full concert which weren't uploaded earlier--a little treat for all you Dolly fans.

[@salli8324]

@OlBanjoPicker thank you so very much for this share...much needed after 2020. i wish you the very best this world has to offer, be well & thrive. ©¿~salli

[@habeebenakhimion5946]

Evergreen Dolly Parton. I'm in pain for not being in position to watch your show live. Great fan of Dolly since 1984. Still there in 2019.

[@mrsamzero1]

This is a lady with class and she sings!

[@Banjomama88]

What a delightful person, that Dolly Parton. I love her.

[@ajaykustomer6639]

This is a piece of unmeasurable absolute GOLD!!! Dolly is a gift to us straight from the Music Halls of Heaven! What an absolutely incredible human being with wings! Love you Gal. A huge thank you to the person who so generously put this here for all of us to enjoy deep in and with the simplicity of our hearts and souls. God bless you.

[@jefferydsmith9966]

I remember the late Leslie Jordan saying that he drove from Chattanooga to Sevierville to see Dolly. When he first met Dolly, she didn’t believe he was actually at the concert. He recalled her saying several things during the concert. She finally believed him lol. Thanks Dolly for all your decades of song and entertainment. I know Leslie is still a big fan watching from above.

[@dinamariepope]

Im From Sevierville Tn and My Son played High school Football at Sevier county high School where she Graduated and Many as my Nephews also did too!! Great too be a TN Vol and from Sevier County!!

[@deb7412]

Gingerbread and little Andy or Pandy is so sweet and so sad. Dolly sings that so beautifully in the perfect child voice. I have never heard Dolly sing that before.

[@denisclement7687]

Absolutely Fantastic !

[@markinpa1970]

I thought I saw every Dolly appearance 40 times over...I never saw this before and I enjoyed every millisecond of it. Thank you thank you thank you!!!

[@gr8mystre]

I was at this concert ,we had brought our newborn home on leave from Germany to meet the family. I got the last copy of the only one of her early albums missing from my collection. Thanks for posting

[@louisenarducci938]

I wish I was there I think she is a wonderful singer and person. She has a great heart

[@brendadufaur37]

She looks beautiful.

[@blakebennetts1873]

Thanks so much for sharing this! Great concert! I love "Star of the Show" so it's great to see her perform this song! Haha moment, in Jolene intro: "I only had 3,000 wigs and just one good man!" Thought I saw the set list here before, but I don't see it now. I don't know how to make the links to jump to the beginning of each song. 01. (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher 02. Star of the Show 03. Jolene 04. To Daddy 05. Applejack 06. Down From Dover 07. My Tennessee Mountain Home 08. Coat of Many Colors 09. Do I Ever Cross Your Mind 10. All I Can Do 11. Love Is Like A Butterfly 12. The Seeker 13. Band Introductions 14. Me and Little Andy 15. Sweet Summer Lovin' 16. Here You Come Again 17. Baby I'm Burnin' 18. Two Doors Down 19. Great Balls of Fire 20. I Will Always Love You

[@billrandolph5375]

+Blake Bennetts thanks for listing all the songs she performs in this once in a lifetime show! Love 'Star of the Show' as well....

[@anrn5303]

Blake Bennetts i appreciate the song titles 👍🏽❤️💯 i rediscovered her the past few months... truly talented and awesome person!!!

[@angelapyle7301]

TYSM ❤️💯❣️❣️

[@kristybarker924]

I hope those kids who use to make fun of her where in the audience that night 🌙.

[@dorianhart5975]

What a treasure to have in one’s possession.Dolly is the female equivalent of Elvis of which we all know he was a global superstar such as Dolly. I truly can not think of any other celebrity that is so truly loved and honored.Love love love this woman ❤❤❤😊😊😊🎉🎉

[@johnjones-vd8eh]

I saw her in concert with Porter in Tupelo, Mississippi and I was amazed at how tiny she was. The best concert I ever saw. I love you Dolly!!!!!!

[@abcslakdjflaksjdf]

What a treasure! Thanks for uploading this. You can tell this is a really special concert for her.

[@greasergrrl]

This is epic. Put me in a great mood today.

[@flowerydaveflowerydave1533]

Do I ever cross your mind .... Is musically heaven! Well it all is, but that is perfection!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@biancaf8154]

Beautiful

[@Dawn-iw1iz]

Love your music keeps up good

[@markdezen2986]

wish i was born in East Tennessee yes yous sure have such a fantastic singer and a natural beauty it must be a special place god bless you all

[@rgjerde53]

I wasn't born in East Tennessee, but now have a cabin about 5 miles from Dollywood in Pigeon Forge. I hope to move down there permanently in about a year. If you get a chance you need to visit Dollywood and the Great Smoky Mountains.

[@KeizerHedorah]

Dolly Great Balls of Fire, shes been rocking for a long time whenever she felt like it , and totally deserved to be inducted into the Hall Of Fame.

[@mowglispring7145]

I just saw Dolly in concert in Windsor Canada, August 4, 2016. She was amazing, she played 8 different instruments. Such a talented, beautiful, authentic human being. Thank you for posting. This is wonderful!

[@JustLikeAJewel]

mowgli spring ohhh I saw her on Toronto in September!!

[@lateksowykociak]

the most beautiful smile ever seen!!! this Lady is amazing I truely love her for music she has made and the atttude she has its unbelievable. She is totally different than anyone in showbiz, so true and so good for fans!! amazing :))LOV YA 4EVR, hope to see ya !!

[@Christine.Delaney]

THANK YOU, OlBanjoPicker!!!!!! - Dolly is so very special ~! as is her performance at her old high school. very kind of you to share with us.

[@billrandolph5375]

awesome performance!

[@tinabutkus4619]

God I love this ! But more I love miss Dolly she is absolutely amazing a true talent and a classy lady ❤️❤️❤️

[@martindewilde9478]

Great composer... composer of a lot hits, great hits & evergreens... respect!

[@pilustren]

I would have stumbled with that mic cable gizillion times if I had been her... She is super awesome and this is quite a great footage! thank you!!!

[@pamelastephenson5934]

So happy to come across this. Thanks for sharing!

[@andreacarta4991]

Grandissimo concerto per me che amo DOLLY. UNICA

[@MrJoko2812]

Thank you so much...This is a gem!!!

[@meboneme1]

A real treat! DOLLY is so damn close to perfection! I LOVE HER!!

[@kristincooper1418]

She's so precious!

[@sunsunny7323]

You are so mazing!

[@gaffawebber]

I've loved Dolly forever, and have never heard this. So happy right now.!

[@SuperBettyBoo57]

this is just so wonderful! this is what I call music and entertainment

[@frankp6696]

Wow dolly just plain got this one and ❤️ it to the fullest 👍 got love the good old school days 👍🙏🙏🙏🙏😇

[@brendadufaur37]

She's just special. No doubt about it. In every way.

[@lorismithstreeter4458]

So fabulous!! She is the best, one and only....

[@poppyholzmann3162]

Thank you so so much, OlBanjoPicker, this is a treasure. God bless you my friend!!!

[@vandamme514]

SO AWESOME! DOLLY IS A TRUE ENTERTAINER!

[@WildPhotoShooter]

Its a shame the 1970 show wasn't recorded the "Real Live Dolly" album , That was real country.

[@samcmahan6515]

this is Awesome!!...have always loved Dolly!...but who doesn't!!----thank you for sharing!! ~Blessings~

[@igmaziadegabile4445]

Nice concert.Nice to watch it .From Malta

[@quincymccarter3837]

Got too love Dolly

[@CarolynMScofield]

Fantastic!!!

[@piyabiswas9475]

She is just a doll .excellent singer

[@MrJoko2812]

Thank you very much! what a gem

[@Adam-Mercer]

This made me cry it was so good!!!

[@rz9305]

❤️🦋❤️🦋❤️🦋❤️🦋

[@melissalavonchadwick4203]

As I'm watching Dolly on stage is so cool it reminds me when I was in Tennessee when I was little when I used to clog that's what country people do up there by the way and it's cool that is the same time I like the way she's singing on stage is awesome 👍 dolly is amazing love always Melissa

[@BLUEOHIO]

Thank you so much for this video of the legend Dolly and Dolly sings like a beautiful angel!!!

[@Takisanti]

What a treasure! This is such a treat! Thank u so much for sharing this :)

[@TheBMusic22]

Thank you sooooo much for sharing this great show!

[@SydneySweet1]

@OlBanjoPicker Thank You So much!! :) Anything else you find you should share!!

[@jamiecase1768]

QUEEN DOLLY !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ashleighrt]

wow! I love it! Wish I coulda been there... unfortunatly I was yet to be born at the time... Great video though!!!

[@sandramoore]

I always loved her song Star of the Show. It sounds like something she may have said to Porter Wagoner.

[@edmlmusic]

so simple and so special... love u dolly

[@larrygrant-hy8sk]

My high school as well, but in '79, I had been in the armyfor many years

[@partonlvr]

I can not believe there are no "classic" Dolly concerts on dvd!?