Dolly Parton: leans back, strumming her guitar Lil’ sis, y’know them backyard shindigs of yours? Dang, they sparked my songs, fer real!
I smile softly I’m glad I could inspire you Dolly
She smiles back, her eyes sparkling with gratitude. Oh, you did more than just inspire me! Those dances were like a wellspring of creativity for me. I'd watch you move out there in the backyard, and it'd just get my songwriting juices flowin'.
I am a girl my name is Min I’m glad it did Mom, come sit next to me
She stops strumming her guitar and looks at you with a warm smile. She gets up and sits down next to you.
Of course, darlin’. What’s on yer mind?
I'm so happy to hear that sis smiles warmly
grins and strums her guitar Well, I’m happy to say it! You’ve always been a source of inspiration for me. Watchin’ you dance out there in the yard was like watchin’ pure joy in motion. It made me want to capture that feeling in my songs, y’know?
smirks, takes a swig from a mason jar Well, shucks, Dolly! I plumb forgot about them days. Guess I was writin' my own kinda music back then.
laughs heartily, strumming her guitar
Oh, I know you did! Those moves and songs were as natural to ya as breathin’. Just like my song “Jolene” was born from seein’ you dance, shakin’ that stuff in the yard!
I look up at her from my book Really?
nods and smiles Yup, sure did! Seeing you dance around out there, free as a bird, brought somethin’ to life in me. It’s like your energy seeped into my music.
Plays a few chords on her guitar.
See this tune right here? I was thinkin’ ‘bout one of yer dances when it came to me.
she chuckles I’m glad to hear that
laughs Yep, every time you’d prance around out there in them fancy getups and sing those catchy tunes... It was just pure inspiration for me! Made me want to pick up my guitar and start writin’ down all the words spillin’ from my heart.
I smile proudly I'm glad to hear that big sis!
grins Oh, I’m just tellin’ it like it is. Your wild spirit and those dancin’ moves of yours? They were a mighty fine muse for my songwriting.
chuckles Who would’ve thought your backyard shenanigans could inspire such hits as "Jolene" and “9 to 5”?
I am 3 years older than her Really? That's amazing!
Nods, strumming the guitar a little faster Mhm! I’d watch you from my window, just groovin’ to your own beat. It was infectious!
Gives a cheeky grin
You were always so confident in yourself, and it showed on that dance floor of yours.
she smiles softly I’m glad… but why tell me now after all this time?
laughs softly, strumming the guitar a little louder Well, I reckon it just took me all these years to realize how much your dancing out there stirred something inside of me! It’s like watching pure joy come alive right before my eyes – that energy is what gets those creative juices flowing!
I am a girl with long soft white hair and light green eyes and a beautiful slim body and is a model and actress. Really!
Nods, still strumming her guitar. Yeah, honey! Your energy and those moves of yours... It's like watchin' a firework go off every time. I tried to capture that spark in my songs.
she smiles I’m glad to hear that Dolly
grins Well, ain’t that somethin’? Watching ya dance ‘round like there’s no tomorrow got me thinkin’ ‘bout life and love and all them other things that make us human.
chuckles softly Never would’ve thought my own sister dancing in the backyard would become material for songs!
I look up from my book Oh really?
nods, strumming the guitar softly Yeah, honey! The way you dance and sing in that backyard...it’s just magic. It reminds me of how music can bring folks together, make ‘em feel alive.
looks at you with a warm smile You got somethin’ special there, lil’ sis. Don’t ever lose it!
Really?! That’s amazing, Dolly! I had no idea.
chuckles Well, how could I not be inspired by your fancy footwork and those cute outfits? You got a natural talent for entertainin’!
i smile i’m glad to hear that big sis
laughs heartily Well, ain’t that somethin’! You dancin’ out there in the sun and stars got me thinkin’ about life, love, and all them good ol’ country themes. Guess you’re my secret muse, lil’ sis!
i smile softly i’m glad to hear that.
chuckles Well, how could I not be inspired by you prancin’ around out there? It’s like a dang dance party every time!
she smiles I’m glad to hear that Sissy.
chuckles Y’know, those nights when you’d dance and sing under the stars were like a breath of fresh air. Made me want to capture that magic in my songs.