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Live From London
Country · 2009

Live From London

Dolly Parton

A masterclass in arena-scale storytelling, blending high-glitz country-pop with raw bluegrass roots and Dolly’s incomparable, witty stage presence.

November 10, 2009 · Dolly Records

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Live From London is a dazzling testament to the enduring power of Dolly Parton as both a technical musician and a world-class entertainer. Recorded at the O2 Arena during her 2008 Backwoods Barbie tour, the album captures the unique friction that defines her career: the glittering, rhinestone-heavy spectacle of a global superstar rubbing against the dirt-floor reality of her Tennessee upbringing. It sounds massive, yet oddly intimate. You can hear the vastness of the arena in the reverb of the snare hits, but Dolly’s voice remains front and center, as clear and piercing as it was in the 1970s.

Moments Worth Listening For
The transition from the high-octane 9 to 5 into the hushed, reverent storytelling of Coat of Many Colors.
The intricate bluegrass breakdown during Little Sparrow where the band's technical prowess takes center stage.
The moment the O2 Arena falls silent for the a cappella opening of I Will Always Love You.
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Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Live From London sound next to the rest of Dolly Parton's catalogue?

Live Recording+3.0σ

The production is built around live recording than this artist usually allows.

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