Spotify uploads lyrics for Dolly Parton's Welsh version of Jolene in Irish
Summary
Spotify mistakenly displayed Irish lyrics for Dolly Parton’s Welsh version of “Jolene,” which also features Welsh singer Bronwen Lewis and Parton’s niece Jada Star. Spotify removed the lyrics after the BBC asked about the error; the single was released on 9 October, after Parton’s death on 25 August.Key Facts
- The recording includes parts sung in English and Welsh.
- Parton recorded her contribution in Nashville, while Lewis and Star recorded theirs in the UK.
- Lewis translated “Jolene” into Welsh and first shared it on social media.
- The single is described as the second posthumous release from Parton.
- Spotify did not respond to the BBC’s questions about when the lyrics were uploaded or when corrected lyrics might appear.
- Research by Conwy council archives suggested Parton’s ancestors came from Machynlleth in Powys, rather than Conwy.
- Parton released “Jolene” in 1973.
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