(audio): Dolly Parton - Joshua
It remains a staple of her early "story-song" era, much like "Coat of Many Colors" or "Jolene". Available Formats Dolly Parton - Joshua (Official Audio)
is a narrative country song written and performed by Dolly Parton , released in late 1970 as the title track of her seventh solo studio album. The song marked a significant milestone in her career, becoming her first No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. Song Overview Release Date: November 1970 (Single); April 1971 (Album). Dolly Parton - Joshua (Audio)
Written by Dolly Parton; produced by Bob Ferguson. Genre: Country. It remains a staple of her early "story-song"
A high-energy track with a driving rhythm, featuring a tempo of approximately 109 BPM . Narrative Summary 1 hit on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart
"Joshua" was a pivotal track that helped establish Dolly Parton as a solo powerhouse outside of her partnership with Porter Wagoner.
The two fall in love, and the song concludes with the narrator moving into the shack, declaring that Joshua "ain't gonna be lonesome anymore". Critical and Commercial Success
The song tells a story of curiosity and unexpected love in a rural setting: