It’s the 2023-released Olivia Newton-John and Dolly Parton duet of “Jolene,” one of Dolly’s most well-known songs. It was Olivia’s final official recording, being released posthumously in February 2023, following her passing in August 2022. The track is featured on Olivia’s final album, Just the Two of Us: The Duets Collection.
As you’ll see below, the music video of their duet shows Dolly and Olivia in two separate recording studios. ABC News nevertheless reported at the time of the song’s release that “both artists expressed deep joy about finally working together, with Olivia noting she had always wanted to sing with Dolly.”
Although it’s sad that both of these music legends have now died (Dolly passed last month), I’m grateful that we have their many wonderful recordings – including this very special duet. Enjoy!
Related Off-site Link:
Olivia Newton-John’s Final Recording, a “Jolene” Duet with Dolly Parton, Released – Angeline Jane Bernabe (ABC News, February 17, 2023).
See also the previous Wild Reed posts:
• Olivia Newton-John’s Legacy of Healing
• Love’s the Only Dance
• “Rest in Peace, Dear Prophet Dolly”
• Remembering the Dolly Parton and Dionne Warwick Duet . . . and Celebrating Dolly as a “Kind of American Folk Saint”
• Memes of the Times – August 2026
• Memes of the Times – September 2026
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Olivia couldn’t stand but still soldiered through. Both Olivia and Dolly were angels on earth. Both dedicated their lives to their careers and making the world a better place.
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