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Dolly Parton’s song ‘But You Know I Love You’ explores ambition and sacrifice
Dolly Parton’s 1981 single ‘But You Know I Love You’ examines the tension between pursuing professional ambitions and maintaining personal relationships. The song addresses the emotional strain caused by distance and the sacrifices required to achieve one's goals.
Written by Mike Settle, the track was originally recorded by Kenny Rogers and the First Edition in 1969. Parton included her version on her 1980 album ‘9 to 5 and Odd Jobs’. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in June 1981.
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Billboard · Dolly Parton · Kenny Rogers and the First Edition · Mike Settle
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Kenny Rogers and the First Edition first recorded the song in 1969. kekbfm.com · kxrb.com · y95country.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The song reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart in June 1981. kekbfm.com · kxrb.com · y95country.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] ‘But You Know I Love You’ was written by Mike Settle. kekbfm.com · kxrb.com · y95country.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Parton recorded her version for the 1980 album ‘9 to 5 and Odd Jobs’. kekbfm.com · kxrb.com · y95country.com