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About Coat of Many Colors
"Coat of Many Colors" is a song written and recorded by American country music singer Dolly Parton, which has been described on a number of occasions as her favorite song she has written. It was released in October 1971 as the second single and title track from the album Coat of Many Colors.
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Back through the yearsI go wonderin' once againBack to the seasons of my youthI recall a box of rags that someone gave usAnd how my momma put the rags to useThere were rags of many colorsEvery piece was smallAnd I didn't have a coatAnd it was way down in the fallMomma sewed the rags togetherSewin' every piece with loveShe made my coat of many colorsThat I was so proud ofAs she sewed, she told a storyFrom the Bible, she had readAbout a coat of many colorsJoseph wore and then she saidPerhaps this coat will bring youGood luck and happinessAnd I just couldn't wait to wear itAnd momma blessed it with a kissMy coat of many colorsThat my momma made for meMade only from ragsBut I wore it so proudlyAlthough we had no moneyI was rich as I could beIn my coat of many colorsMy momma made for meSo with patches on my britchesAnd holes in both my shoesIn my coat of many colorsI hurried off to schoolJust to find the others laughingAnd making fun of meIn my coat of many colorsMy momma made for meAnd oh, I couldn't understand itFor I felt I was richAnd I told 'em of the loveMy momma sewed in every stitchAnd I told 'em all the storyMomma told me while she sewedAnd how my coat of many colorsWas worth more than all their clothesBut they didn't understand itAnd I tried to make them seeThat one is only poorOnly if they choose to beNow I know we had no moneyBut I was rich as I could beIn my coat of many colorsMy momma made for meMade just for me
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Dolly Parton
Dolly Rebecca Parton (born January 19, 1946) is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, actress, author, and philanthropist, best known for her work in country music. She has composed over 3,000 songs, the best known of which include "I Will Always Love You" (a two-time U.S. country chart-topper for Parton, as well as an international pop hit for Whitney Houston), "Jolene", "Coat of Many Colors", "9 to 5", and "My Tennessee Mountain Home". As an actress, she starred in the movies 9 to 5, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Steel Magnolias, Gnomeo & Juliet, Straight Talk, Unlikely Angel, and Joyful Noise. She is one of the most successful female country artists of all time; with an estimated 175 million in album sales, Dolly Parton is also o… more »
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Written by: DOLLY PARTON
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Song Creation"Coat of Many Colors" was written by Dolly Parton in 1969 on the back of a dry cleaning receipt while on tour with Porter Wagoner. |
InspirationThe song was inspired by a true story from Parton's childhood. Her mother had stitched together a coat for her from scraps of cloth, retelling the story of Joseph from the Bible to keep her spirits high. |
Cultural Impact"Coat of Many Colors" is not just a song but a symbol of Parton's commitment to promoting literacy and a love of reading among children. |
Critical AcclaimUpon its release, the song received wide critical acclaim, often mentioned as Dolly Parton's finest songwriting achievement. |
Recordings and Performance"Coat of Many Colors" has been performed and recorded by numerous artists across different music genres. |
Album's SuccessThe album, sharing the same title as the song, reached number seven on the US country albums charts and number 153 on the overall albums chart in 1971. |
Book AdaptationDolly Parton later adapted "Coat of Many Colors" into a children’s book, aiming to promote kindness and tolerance. |
Television MovieIn 2015, the song was turned into a TV movie by NBC, which takes viewers back to the tight-knit Parton family's home in Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountains. |
Addressing Bullying IssueThrough the “Coat of Many Colors”, Parton subtly addresses the issue of bullying, recounting how she was made fun of by schoolmates for her patchwork coat. |
Dollywood MuseumThe original, handwritten lyrics to “Coat of Many Colors” are on display at the Chasing Rainbows Museum in Dollywood, Dolly Parton’s theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. |
Honoring Her MotherDolly Parton has often stated that "Coat of Many Colors" is her favorite song she has written, as it honors her mother's skill and spirit during times of hardship. |
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