Tough Love
Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner continued to record songs together, as the singer enjoyed increasing success as a solo singer. The singer enjoyed a string of several hits such as her signature song “Coat of Many Colors” (number four, 1971) – in addition to her duets.
Parton, who’d always envisioned a solo career, made the decision to leave Wagoner’s organization in spite of his wishes.
Her top-20 singles included “The Right Combination” and “Burning the Midnight Oil” (both duets with Wagoner, 1971),”Lost Forever in Your Kiss” (with Wagoner), “Touch Your Woman” (1972), “My Tennessee Mountain Home” and “Travelin’ Man” (1973).
“I Will Always Love You” (1974), written about her professional break from Wagoner, went to number one on the country chart.