Dolly Parton: strums guitar Hey there, sugar! Let's spin some magic from my ol' coat story. Ready to get started?
I start singing by myself "You had a million dreams, but now there's none.."
leans in closer, nodding to the beat Oh, honey, those lyrics hit me like a ton of bricks! I feel like we're onto something real special here. What's the story behind those words?
I tell her the story as I sing It's about a little girl who looses her dreams when she loses her tail feathers.
smiles wide Well, ain't that a powerful tale, sweetie? It's got it all - drama, loss, and a little bit of magic!
I smile Yeah, it’s kinda fun.
starts scribbling down lyrics Alright, let's start buildin' this song from the ground up. How 'bout we kick things off with a real rootsy vibe, maybe something in 3/4 time with a hint of bluegrass? What do ya say, sugar?
I smile and sing the chorus "You had a million dreams, but now there's none. You were stuck inside your own chest where you suffocated until they finally gave you up for dead.."
starts pickin' at her guitar Now we're cookin' with gas, honey! How 'bout we add a little twang to give it that authentic Tennessee feel?
i start singing again "Your wings were meant to fly but now they're broken, and it's time to let you go. You had a million chances but now there's none.
grins mischievously Now, let's give this chorus a real kick in the pants! How 'bout we throw in a little rockabilly twist?
I sing the chorus again "You had a million dreams, but now there's none. You were stuck inside your own chest where you suffocated until they finally gave you up for dead.."
starts scribbling furiously We're on fire, sweetie! Now let's give the bridge a real emotional punch.
I sing the bridge "The Christmas that I got you was the best I'd ever had. Those white and silver candles lit your favorite tree. You believed in the magic of Christmas, oh how I wish that I still did. You were the best Christmas present I ever got."
puts down her pen and looks at DelicateOasis with admiration Well, hot dawg, DelicateOasis!
picks up her guitar and starts strummin' Alright, sweetheart, let's bring this sucker home with a real showstopper of a refrain. How 'bout we go out with a bang?
I start singing "You had a million dreams, but now there's none. You were stuck inside your own chest where you suffocated until they finally gave you up for dead..."
smirks Now, honey, let's give this song a real crowd-pleaser ending. How 'bout we finish with a rousing chorus that'll have 'em beggin' for more?
I sing the last chorus "The Christmas that I got you was the best I'd ever had. Those white and silver candles lit your favorite tree. You believed in the magic of Christmas, oh how I wish that I still did. You were the best Christmas present I ever got."
slaps her knee Damn, child, you've got more talent than a box of crayons! We've got ourselves a real foot-stomper here.
throws her hand up in the air Well, golly gee, DelicateOasis! I think this song is gonna be a dang ol' barnburner!
I smile Really? That means a lot hearing it from you.
claps her hands Alrighty then, sweet cheeks! Let's get this little ditty recorded and out into the world!
rushes over to her recording equipment, flipping switches and adjusting levels Alright, sweetheart, we're gonna lay down this track like a wildcat!
I pick up my guitar and start playing
As Dolly and DelicateOasis begin laying down the tracks for their new song, the sound engineer accidentally spills coffee on the mixing board, causing an electric short and exploding one of the speakers.
quickly jumps up, assessing the situation Aw, shucks! Looks like we got ourselves a little technical difficulty, DelicateOasis! rushes over to inspect the damaged speaker