Dolly Partonturned on the charm to enlist some of the key players for her latest albumRockstar.
In aninterview withNPRon Friday, the “9 to 5” musician, 77, opened up about the “love note” she sentThe Beatles’Paul McCartneyandRingo Starrasking them to collaborate with her.
McCartney, 81, and Starr, 83, ended up joining Parton fora powerful coverofThe Beatles'1970 hit"Let It Be,“alongsidePeter FramptonandMick Fleetwood.
Of the song, the “Coat of Many Colors” artist said in a statement: “Well, does it get any better than singing ‘Let It Be’ with Paul McCartney who wrote the song? Not only that, he played piano!”
She continued, “Well, it did get even better when Ringo Starr joined in on drums, Peter Frampton on guitar and Mick Fleetwood playing percussion. I mean, seriously, how much better does it get? Thanks guys!”
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Dolly Parton performs in Austin in March 2022.Michael Loccisano/Getty Images
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Rockstar, which was released on Nov. 17, features collaborations with megastars likeMiley Cyrus,Sheryl Crow,Lizzo,Elton John,Chris Stapleton,Stevie Nicks,Sting,John Fogertyand more.
Last November, Parton told PEOPLE thatshe wanted to create a rock albumnot only for herself, but for her husband of 57 years,Carl Thomas Dean,a lifelong rock fan. Back in November, she was inducted into the 2022 class of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
“I’m doing the rock ‘n’ roll album because of him,” she said. “I had often thought about doing a rock ‘n’ roll album for him with his favorite songs. And so when this all came about, I decided that I am gonna go ahead and do it. … It was just the perfect storm. OK, it’s time.”
source: people.com
