Alex Carson
What’s your favorite Dolly Parton song? You may not have known that one of her biggest hits was inspired by her often-discussed but seldom-scene husband Carl Dean. The massive hit Jolene was based on moments where a bank teller got a bit too flirty with him.
▬Contents of this video▬
00:00 – Intro
00:38 – How Dolly Met Carl
01:31 – Getting and Staying Married
02:50 – Tuning Out the Tabloids
03:56 – Working Together and Inspiring a Classic Song
05:06 – Trying to Maintain Privacy
06:43 – Announcing Carl’s Death
07:10 – Writing A Song In Tribute
07:53 – Outro
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Despite this, Dolly and Carl had a secure relationship. It started with a bold move on the part of a shy Carl. He was in love at first sight and reached out to her after meeting at a laundromat. That led to a relationship that lasted almost 60 years. They let any allegations from the tabloids about their relationship roll off their back. Dolly was linked to almost everyone she ever worked with, even her best friend. It was all nothing more than the type of gossip all celebrities face.
Their opposing personalities and goals complemented each other. He enjoyed being left alone while she went off on tour. When they did come back together, their time was even more precious because of the absence. Carl was fiercely devoted to his privacy. He supported Dolly from the sidelines, inspiring songs and being there for her emotionally. He was almost invisible in public, and there weren’t even any pictures of him at Dollywood.
The secrecy continued to the very end. Dolly recently revealed that Carl died. She’s glad he’s in God’s arms now but is now without the love of her life. The tragic loss has inspired one final, beautiful song. If You Hadn’t Been There is a poignant ballad expressing how much he meant to her and the impact he had on her life.
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Dolly Parton Breaks Down Announcing the Death of Her Husband
