Starting over Again

Dolly Parton

About Starting over Again

"Starting Over Again" is a song recorded by American entertainer Dolly Parton. The song was written by Donna Summer and her husband Bruce Sudano. Parton's recording was performed as a slow tempo ballad, gradually building to a dramatic crescendo. It was released in March 1980 as the first single from her album Dolly, Dolly, Dolly. "Starting Over Again" made the U. S. pop top forty, peaking at number 36, and reached number 1 on the U. S. country charts on May 24, 1980. Donna Summer also recorded it[1] as a non-album track, performing it live numerous time on television specials during the 1980s, including her own program, The Donna Summer Show.  


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Momma moved out 
Daddy sold the house 
They split up the money 
And went on their way 
And all the king's horses 
And all the king's men 
Couldn't put mommy and daddy back together again 

Starting over again 
Where should they begin 
Cause they've never been out on their own 
Starting over again 
Where do you begin 
When your dreams are all shattered 
And the kids are all grown 
And the whole world cries 

Got an apartment 
She moved in with her sisters 
He's scheming big deals with one of his friends 
While she sits at home 
Just sorting out pieces 
Of left over memories 
From thirty odd years 

Starting over again 
Where do you begin 
You've never been out on your own 
Starting over again 
Never any end 

What will the neighbors say? 
They're talking talk, it's small town news 
Facing fifty years old 
Making up a happy home 
And this far down the road 
You find yourself alone 
Two fools 

Starting over again 
Now where do you begin 
When you've never been out on your own 
Starting over again 
Never any end 
When your dreams are all shattered 
And the kids are all grown 
And all the king's horses 
And all the king's men 
Could never put mommy and daddy back together 
Back together, again

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Dolly Parton

Dolly Rebecca Parton (born January 19, 1946) is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, actress, author, and philanthropist, best known for her work in country music. She has composed over 3,000 songs, the best known of which include "I Will Always Love You" (a two-time U.S. country chart-topper for Parton, as well as an international pop hit for Whitney Houston), "Jolene", "Coat of Many Colors", "9 to 5", and "My Tennessee Mountain Home". As an actress, she starred in the movies 9 to 5, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Steel Magnolias, Gnomeo & Juliet, Straight Talk, Unlikely Angel, and Joyful Noise. She is one of the most successful female country artists of all time; with an estimated 175 million in album sales, Dolly Parton is also o… more »

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10 facts about this song

Song Release
"Starting Over Again" by Dolly Parton was released on March 24, 1980, as the first single from her album 'Dolly, Dolly, Dolly.'
Chart Performance
The song was a huge success, it reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Country Chart and stayed there for two weeks. Moreover, it also crossed over to the Pop charts, peaking at number 36.
Song Writer
Unlike most of her songs, Dolly Parton did not write "Starting Over Again." Instead it was written by Donna Summer and her husband Bruce Sudano.
Song Meaning
The song tells a tragic story of a divorce, where after 30 years of marriage the couple is "starting over again." It was inspired by the real-life experiences of Donna Summer's parents.
Music Video
A music video was created for the song, featuring Parton performing it, however, it was not as popular or well-known as some of her other videos.
Song Cover
The song has been covered by various artists, including Reba McEntire in 1995 on her album 'Starting Over.'
Track Length
The total track length of "Starting Over Again" is 3 minutes and 54 seconds.
Pop Culture Reference
The song was mentioned in the movie 'Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous' in 2005.
Critical Reception
The song received positive reviews from music critics and was acclaimed for its emotional and heart-touching narrative.
Award Nomination
Dolly Parton did not win any awards for this song, but it was indeed nominated for 'Song of the Year' at the Academy of Country Music Awards in 1981.

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