For anyone who’s a fan of Dolly Parton, and even those who aren’t, you’ve probably heard the song “Jolene.” Although it was released more than 35 years ago, it remains one of her most iconic songs. Everyone loves it.
Parton explained the lyrics of “Jolene” were inspired when her husband, Carl Dean, went to a local bank. While there, a clerk with flaming red hair flirted with him. At that time, he and Parton hadn’t been married very long and she wasn’t very happy about the girl’s actions.
So, she wrote the song with the lyrics, “please don’t take my man.” As for the title of the song…a young fan hopped on stage while she was touring to get her autograph. That fan’s name…Jolene.
The queen of parodies
There’s a woman by the name of Garnetta Rickett who’s an amazing parody artist. She’s so good at her craft that recently, she appeared on the Bob & Sheri morning talk show. It all started after Sheri saw Rickett’s version of “Jolene.”
The darn pandemic
For all the women out there stuck at home with their significant others, see, you’re not alone in wishing they’d hurry up and go back to work. Not only does Rickett come from a musical family but she also sings and owns just about all of Parton’s video.
She understands quarantine all too well
As a caregiver to her 76-year-old mom who’s on hospice, Rickett said she’s been under quarantine for a long time. She stated she’s become so good at it that she could give other people lessons on how to survive.
This is a riot
For three minutes, Rickett parodies the song. The words and her facial expressions are hilarious. Everything about this parody is spot on. Look, we’re all having a rough time right now. But if you need a good laugh, this video will have you rolling on the floor.
