These recordings, made between 1967 and 1970, were not successful for Dolly at the time, although she was successful as duet partner of Porter Wagoner. Seven of the nine songs were written by Dolly.

The first two songs (Just the way I am and Little bird) are brilliant upbeat, happy songs, yet it is the seven extremely sad songs that follow which show Dolly's real qualities.

My favorite track (indeed, my favorite Dolly song - and I've heard them all) is My blue ridge mountain boy. It is about a girl yearning for the boy back home, instead of the ones she meets in the city.

Mama say a prayer and Daddy come and get me are also songs about someone yearning to be back home because of problems with men.

In the good old days is a bittersweet song about her childhood experiences.

Gypsy Joe and me is a song about death for all three.

The Carroll county accident is a cover of a Porter Wagoner hit about a road accident, but with a twist.

In the ghetto is the Mac Davis song made famous by Elvis. I enjoy both versions (I am a huge fan of both Elvis and Dolly) but I think Dolly has a better feel for the song. Listen to both and judge for yourself.

If you are a fan of Dolly's early seventies music, particularly if you enjoy Coat of many colors, you'll like this. If you find that song too depressing, you should give this a miss.

This is a great cd. I love Gypsy Joe and Me. I am so glad that record labels are re-releasing her music. Buddha and Camden if you can hear me, I WOULD LOVE! To see New Harvest First Gathering, Burlap and Satin, and Great Balls Of Fire be released! PLEASE! But this was an awesome cd. Thanks Guys!

Best CD ever. I never could find it in a store finally got on Amazon which made it so easy. Shipping & pricing good. Came in perfect condition. So Thanks.

This is a great cd. I love Gypsy Joe and Me. I am so glad that record labels are re-releasing her music. Buddha and Camden if you can hear me, I WOULD LOVE! To see New Harvest First Gathering, Burlap and Satin, and Great Balls Of Fire be released! PLEASE! But this was an awesome cd. Thanks Guys!

I agree....let's see some more of the older recordings not on CD.....Dolly always makes every song her own. Really want to see "New Harvest, First Gathering" with AppleJack.......most of the old timers on that song are gone but not forgotten. Thanks Buddah for re-mastering all of these great classic albums!