''Once More'' is the fifth collaborative studio album by

Porter Wagoner Porter Wayne Wagoner (August 12, 1927 – October 28, 2007) was an American country music singer known for his flashy Nudie and Manuel suits and blond pompadour. In 1967, he introduced singer Dolly Parton on his television show, ''The Po ...

and

Dolly Parton Dolly Rebecca Parton (born January 19, 1946) is an American singer-songwriter, actress, philanthropist, and businesswoman, known primarily for her work in country music. After achieving success as a songwriter for others, Parton made her album d ...

. It was released on August 3, 1970, by

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. The album was produced by Bob Ferguson. It peaked at number 7 on the ''

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chart and number 191 on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart. The album's single, "Daddy Was an Old Time Preacher Man", peaked at number 7 on the ''Billboard''

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chart and was nominated for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group at the

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Recording

Recording sessions for the album began at RCA Studio B in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 21, 1970. Two additional sessions followed on May 5 and 6.

Content

The album includes "Daddy Was an Old Time Preacher Man," written by Parton and her aunt, Dorothy Jo Hope, about Rev. Jake Owens, Parton's maternal grandfather, a

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minister, in addition to the comical "Fight and Scratch".

Release and promotion

The album was released August 3, 1970, on LP and 8-track.

Singles

The album's only single, "Daddy Was an Old Time Preacher Man", was released in June 1970 and peaked at number 7 on the ''Billboard''

chart and number 12 in Canada on the ''

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'' Country Singles chart.

Critical reception

The review published by ''

'' in the August 15, 1970 issue said, "That lilting voice of Dolly Parton's blends perfectly with the lusty sound of Porter Wagoner – as they prove in definitive measure on the hit "Daddy Was an Old Time Preacher Man" – the key sales impetus on this LP. Some outstanding cuts include the tear-jerker "Ragged Angel", the bright and tart "Fight and Scratch", and "Thoughtfulness". Another winning LP from this duo." '' Cashbox'' published a review in the August 8, 1970 issue, which said, "Here's the new album release by one of country music's most famous duos, Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton and it's a powerhouse item all the way. Decker features such tracks as "Daddy Was an Old Time Preacher Man", "I Know You're Married But I Love You Still", "Before Our Weakness Gets Too Strong", "A Good Understanding", and "Let's Live for Tonight". They all get great vocal stylings from the famed duo. Sure to be a biggie in no time."

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gave the album 2.5 out of 5 stars.

Commercial performance

The album peaked at number seven on the ''

chart and number 191 on the ''Billboard'' ''Billboard'' 200 chart.

Accolades

The album's single, "Daddy Was an Old Time Preacher Man", received a nomination for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group at the

. The single also received the Country Award at the 1971 BMI Awards and a Songwriter Achievement Award from the

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Reissues

The album was included in the 2014 box set '' Just Between You and Me: The Complete Recordings, 1967–1976'', marking the first time it had been reissued since its original release. It was made available as a digital download on September 28, 2018. The album was reissued by BGO Records in 2019 on a two CD set with '' Two of a Kind'', ''

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'', and ''

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Track listing

Personnel

Adapted from the album liner notes and RCA recording session records. *Joseph Babcock – background vocals * Jerry Carrigan – drums *

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– pedal steel *Bobby Dyson – bass *Dolores Edgin – background vocals *Bob Ferguson – producer * Johnny Gimble – fiddle *Dave Kirby – guitar *Les Leverett – cover photo *

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– fiddle *George McCormick – rhythm guitar *Louis Owens – liner notes * Hargus Robbins – piano *June Evelyn Page – background vocals *Dolly Parton – lead vocals *Al Pachucki – recording engineer *Dale Sellers – guitar *Roy Shockley – recording technician *Jerry Stembridge – guitar *

Buck Trent Charles Wilburn "Buck" Trent (born February 17, 1938) is an American country music instrumentalist currently performing in Branson, Missouri. He invented the electric banjo and also plays the five-string banjo, dobro, steel guitar, mandolin, e ...

– banjo *Porter Wagoner – lead vocals *Hurshel Wiginton – background vocals

Charts

Release history

References

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