Tennessee Homesick Blues
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"Tennessee Homesick Blues" was a song written and recorded by Dolly Parton
that was featured in the movie Rhinestone
. Released in June 1984 as a single from the film's soundtrack, it topped the U.S. country singles charts on September 8 1984. A reminiscence of Parton's rural Tennessee upbringing, the song was similar in theme to some of her earlier compositions, including "My Tennessee Mountain Home
", though in this case, the song found its protagonist (like the character Parton played in the film) stranded in New York City
and reminiscing about rural Tennessee.
Dolly Parton
Dolly Rebecca Parton is an American singer-songwriter, author, multi-instrumentalist, actress and philanthropist, best known for her work in country music. Dolly Parton has appeared in movies like 9 to 5, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Steel Magnolias and Straight Talk...
that was featured in the movie Rhinestone
Rhinestone
A rhinestone or paste or diamante is a diamond simulant made from rock crystal, glass or acrylic.Originally, rhinestones were rock crystals gathered from the river Rhine. The availability was greatly increased around 1775 when the Alsatian jeweller Georg Friedrich Strass had the idea to imitate...
. Released in June 1984 as a single from the film's soundtrack, it topped the U.S. country singles charts on September 8 1984. A reminiscence of Parton's rural Tennessee upbringing, the song was similar in theme to some of her earlier compositions, including "My Tennessee Mountain Home
My Tennessee Mountain Home
-Personnel:*Dolly Parton – vocals, guitar*Jimmy Colvard – guitar*Jimmy Capps – guitar*Dave Kirby – guitar*Bobby Thompson – guitar*Chip Young – guitar*Pete Drake – pedal steel guitar*Don Warden – dobro*Bobby Dyson – bass*Jerry Carrigan – drums...
", though in this case, the song found its protagonist (like the character Parton played in the film) stranded in New York City
New York City
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and reminiscing about rural Tennessee.
Chart positions
| Chart (1984) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles | 1 |
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 1 |