The Vintage Tour was
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 ...
's 2005
concert tour to promote the release of her covers album, ''
Those Were the Days Those Were the Days may refer to:
Music Albums
* ''Those Were the Days'' (Johnny Mathis album) (1968)
* ''Those Were the Days'' (Cream album) (1997)
* ''Those Were the Days'' (Dolly Parton album) (2005)
* '' Those Were the Days – The Best of L ...
''. The tour kicked off on August 16 in
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City, often known by its initials A.C., is a coastal resort city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States. The city is known for its casinos, boardwalk, and beaches. In 2020, the city had a population of 38,497. and ran until December 16 in
North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
North Myrtle Beach is a city in Horry County, South Carolina, United States. It was created in 1968 from four existing municipalities, and is located about northeast of Myrtle Beach. It serves as one of the primary tourist destinations along t ...
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History
It surprised many fans when, towards the end of 2005, Parton announced that she had put together a brand new stage show in support of her new album ''
Those Were the Days Those Were the Days may refer to:
Music Albums
* ''Those Were the Days'' (Johnny Mathis album) (1968)
* ''Those Were the Days'' (Cream album) (1997)
* ''Those Were the Days'' (Dolly Parton album) (2005)
* '' Those Were the Days – The Best of L ...
'', which would be released mid-tour. She had previously stated in late 2004 that she'd let her band go and instead of touring, she was focusing on writing the score to the ''
9 to 5
Working(laboring) time is the period of time that a person spends at paid Wage labour, labor. Unpaid work, Unpaid labor such as personal housework or caring for children or pets is not considered part of the working week.
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'' musical. But now she said:
"Well, I'm at it again. I'm very excited about the new Vintage Tour. I will be featuring vintage songs of my own (the songs I'm most known for) in addition to many of your old favorites from the past that I have recorded for a new album that is due out in the early fall. It's going to be lots of fun and bring back lots of memories, so come on out and be a part of it."
The October 2, 2005, Vintage show in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park was part of the free Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festival. The San Francisco Chronicle reported afterwards that an estimated 200,000 people had attended Dolly's performance.
Set list
The following set list is representative of the August 16, 2005 show in Atlantic City, New Jersey . It is not representative of all concerts for the duration of the tour.
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Those Were the Days Those Were the Days may refer to:
Music Albums
* ''Those Were the Days'' (Johnny Mathis album) (1968)
* ''Those Were the Days'' (Cream album) (1997)
* ''Those Were the Days'' (Dolly Parton album) (2005)
* '' Those Were the Days – The Best of L ...
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9 to 5
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Jolene"
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Crimson and Clover
"Crimson and Clover" is a 1968 song by American rock band Tommy James and the Shondells. Written by the duo of Tommy James and drummer Peter Lucia Jr., it was intended as a change in direction of the group's sound and composition.
"Crimson and ...
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Me and Bobby McGee"
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My Tennessee Mountain Home
''My Tennessee Mountain Home'' is the eleventh solo studio album by American entertainer Dolly Parton. It was released on April 2, 1973, by RCA Victor. The house pictured on the album cover was the house in which the Parton family lived during ...
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Coat of Many Colors
In the Hebrew Bible, the coat of many colors ( he, כְּתֹנֶת פַּסִּים, ketonet passim) is the name for the garment that Joseph (Hebrew Bible), Joseph owned, which was given to him by his father, Jacob.
Biblical narrative
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#"Smoky Mountain Memories"
#"Marry Me" / "Applejack"
#"Little Sparrow"
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Here You Come Again"
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Two Doors Down"
#"PMS Blues"
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If I Were a Carpenter"
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Turn, Turn, Turn"
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Blowin' in the Wind"
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Imagine
Imagine may refer to:
* Imagination
Music Albums
* ''Imagine'' (Armin van Buuren album), 2008
* ''Imagine'' (Eva Cassidy album), 2002
* ''Imagine'' (Janice Vidal album), 2012
* ''Imagine'' (John Lennon album), 1971
** ''Imagine: John Lennon' ...
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I Will Always Love You
"I Will Always Love You" is a song written and originally recorded in 1973 by American singer-songwriter Dolly Parton. Written as a farewell to her business partner and mentor Porter Wagoner, expressing Parton's decision to pursue a solo career, ...
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"Hello God" / "He's Alive"
Notes:
*"Where Do the Children Play?", " Where Have All the Flowers Gone?", "These Old Bones", and " Hard Candy Christmas" were performed on select dates.
Tour dates
Cancelled shows
Personnel
The Mighty Fine Band
*Band Leader, Guitar: Kent Wells
*Drums: Steve Turner
*Piano: Paul Hollowell
*Fiddle: Jay Weaver
*Dobro, Guitar: Richie Owens
*Banjo: Bruce Watkins
*Keyboard: Michael Davis
*Background vocals: Jennifer O'Brien, Vicki Hampton & Richard Dennison
Other staff
*Dolly Parton's Personal Tour Manager: Don Warden
*Tour Manager: Dave Fowler
*Production Assistant: Maryjo Spillane
*Director, Staging & Choreography: Steve Summers
*Stage Manager & Security: Danny Nozzell
*Merchandising: Ira Parker
Notes
References
External links
Parton's Official Website
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Dolly Parton concert tours
2005 concert tours