Joshua (song)
1970 single by Dolly Parton
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"Joshua" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Dolly Parton. It was released on November 9, 1970, as the first single and title track from the album Joshua. The song was significant for being her first single to reach number 1 on the US country charts.[1] The single reached number 1 on the Billboard country charts in February 1971. Parton received her first Grammy nomination in the Best Country Female Vocal category for the song, losing to Lynn Anderson.
| "Joshua" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
US reissue single | ||||
| Single by Dolly Parton | ||||
| from the album Joshua | ||||
| B-side | "I'm Doing This for Your Sake" | |||
| Released | November 9, 1970 | |||
| Recorded | October 1970 | |||
| Studio | RCA Studio B, Nashville | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 3:05 | |||
| Label | RCA Victor | |||
| Songwriter | Dolly Parton | |||
| Producer | Bob Ferguson | |||
| Dolly Parton singles chronology | ||||
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Background
The song drew on many Appalachian references from Parton's youth which she would revisit throughout her career.
Content
The song is about an adventurous young girl who dares to visit the property of a rural recluse, who has a reputation for being mean and hostile. But finds he's the opposite and stays with him in the end.
Chart performance
Weekly
| Chart (1970–1971) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[2] | 1 |
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 (Billboard)[3] | 8 |
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 2 |
Year-End
| Chart (1971) | Peak Position |
|---|---|
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[4] | 25 |
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