Dolly Parton just knocked it out of the park with her cover of “What’s Up?” featuring Linda Perry. The music video had me grinning from ear to ear. There’s Dolly, looking like a million bucks as always, belting out those lyrics with that angelic voice of hers. And Linda Perry, the original songwriter, right there jamming along with her guitar. What a duo!
The song itself is a real classic from the 90s. Linda Perry wrote it and performed it with her band 4 Non Blondes way back when. It was one of those tunes that just stuck with you, asking all those big questions about life. Now Dolly’s breathed new life into it, and let me tell you, it’s something special.
This cover is part of Dolly’s upcoming rock album, Rockstar. She’s branching out, trying her hand at a whole new genre. But if this song is any indication, she’s gonna nail it. Dolly’s always had a way of making any song her own, and “What’s Up?” is no exception.
The video was filmed at a real elementary school in Nashville.
Watching Dolly and Linda perform together is like seeing two musical worlds collide in the best way possible. Dolly’s country twang blends perfectly with Linda’s rock edge. They’ve got this great chemistry, playing off each other like old friends. And the setting, with all those kids’ drawings on the walls, just adds to the whole vibe.
The lyrics hit different coming from Dolly. When she sings about trying to get up that great big hill of hope, you can feel every word. It’s like she’s channeling all her years of experience into each line. And when Linda joins in on the chorus, it’s pure magic.
I gotta say, seeing Dolly take on this rock anthem has got me all kinds of excited for her new album. If this is a taste of what’s to come, we’re in for a real treat. It’s proof that Dolly can tackle any genre and make it shine.
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