An artist sampled by Beyoncé expressed her opinion about the song on Beyoncé’s newly released album. The country music superstar had nothing but praise for Beyoncé’s fresh take on her well-loved song. In the interview, she discussed how she viewed the usage of her work by the song.
Dolly Parton, 78 years old, is an American singer and actress well known for the 1973 hit single “Jolene,” among others. Many artists have sampled the well-known song “Jolene,” most recently Beyoncé. Beyoncé used some parts of the song for her new Country-influenced album.
On Sunday, June 2, 2024, Parton spoke on Beyoncé’s efforts to change the song’s lyrics by informing her before it. She has described the effort as bold and inspiring, as Beyoncé attempts to reimagine the popular track. Parton and the majority of people have described the album in good reviews.
However, Beyoncé critics have ridiculed her attempt to make country music, with some having issues with her cover. This debate between fans and critics has sparked a massive debate on social media over its quality in comparison with the original version.
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A bank clerk had flirted with the husband shortly after they got married, inspiring the creation of the 1973 original. The song was made from Parton’s perspective, begging “Jolene” not to take her husband just because she could. In the song, she goes on to acknowledge the clerk’s beauty, describing it as without equal.
When the news of Beyoncé making a sample spread, her fans made claims that they expected the singer not to plead as Parton did. This turns out to be true, as she decided to reimagine the song and made it sound like a warning.
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Turing away from Parton’s style but following the lyric’s pattern, she changes her words to “I’m warning you, don’t come for my man.” The song continues, “You’re gorgeous beyond compare. It takes beyond attractiveness and alluring looks. To stand in the way of a happy guy and his family You don’t want any heat with me, Jolene? I’m a woman too, and the games you play are old.
She continues to tell how she raised her man and their kids, adding that she knows his behavior better than even he does. She continues with that while understanding why “Jolene” wants her man, but if she doesn’t want trouble, she should go do it with someone else.
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Parton was surprised to hear the song’s revisions, as she had been unaware of them before its release. She admitted that while Beyoncé has asked for permission to make her version, she never expected her to take liberties.
Parton took to her Instagram account to congratulate Beyoncé on her No. 1 Billboard Hot Country hit while describing her album as exciting. She expressed her admiration for her and enthusiasm as she waits to listen to the full album.
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