Once More (Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton album)

Once More is the fifth collaborative studio album by Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton. It was released on August 3, 1970, by RCA Victor.[1] The album includes the Grammy nominated single, "Daddy Was an Old Time Preacher Man".

Once More
Studio album by
Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton
ReleasedAugust 3, 1970
RecordedApril 21–May 6, 1970
StudioRCA Studio B (Nashville)
GenreCountry
Length25:11
LabelRCA Victor
ProducerBob Ferguson
Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton chronology
Porter Wayne and Dolly Rebecca
(1970)		 Once More
(1970)		 Two of a Kind
(1971)
Dolly Parton chronology
A Real Live Dolly
(1970)		 Once More
(1970)		 The Best of Dolly Parton
(1970)
Singles from Once More
  1. "Daddy Was an Old Time Preacher Man"
    Released: June 29, 1970

The album was made available as a digital download on September 28, 2018.[2]

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

Critical reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[3]

The review published by Billboard 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."[4]

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."[5]

Commercial performance

The album peaked at No. 7 on the US Billboard Hot Country LP's chart and No. 191 on the US Billboard Top LP's chart.

The album's only single, "Daddy Was an Old Time Preacher Man", was released in June 1970[6][7] and peaked at No. 7 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and No. 12 in Canada on the RPM Country Singles 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 13th Annual Grammy Awards.[8] The single also received the Country Award at the 1971 BMI Awards and a Songwriter Achievement Award from the Nashville Songwriters Association International.

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.

Track listing
Side one
No.TitleWriter(s)Recording dateLength
1."Daddy Was an Old Time Preacher Man"
April 21, 19702:57
2."I Know You're Married But I Love You Still"
April 21, 19702:22
3."Thoughtfulness"Bill OwensMay 6, 19702:50
4."Fight and Scratch"PartonApril 21, 19702:31
5."Before Our Weakness Gets Too Strong"Louis OwensMay 5, 19702:37
Side two
No.TitleWriter(s)Recording dateLength
1."Once More"Dusty OwensMay 5, 19702:30
2."One Day at a Time"Joe BabcockMay 6, 19702:28
3."Ragged Angel"PartonMay 5, 19702:06
4."A Good Understanding"PartonApril 21, 19702:42
5."Let's Live for Tonight"RenoMay 5, 19702:08

Personnel

Adapted from the album liner notes and RCA recording session records.[1]

  • Joseph Babcock – background vocals
  • Jerry Carrigan – drums
  • Pete Drake – steel
  • Bobby Dyson – bass
  • Dolores Edgin – background vocals
  • Bob Ferguson – producer
  • Johnny Gimble – fiddle
  • Dave Kirby – guitar
  • Les Leverett – cover photo
  • Mack Magaha – 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 – banjo
  • Porter Wagoner – lead vocals
  • Hurshel Wiginton – background vocals

Charts

Album

Chart (1970) Peak
position
US Hot Country LP's (Billboard)[9] 7
US Top LP's (Billboard)[10] 191

Singles

Title Year Peak position
US
Country
[11]		 CAN
Country
[12]
"Daddy Was an Old Time Preacher Man" 1970 7 12

Release history
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various June 8, 1970
RCA Victor [1]
September 28, 2018 Digital download
[2]

References
  1. "Porter Wagoner And Dolly Parton - Once More". Discogs. Retrieved 21 May 2019.
  2. "Once More by Porter Wagoner & Dolly Parton on Amazon Music - Amazon.com". www.amazon.com. Retrieved 25 May 2019.
  3. Once More at AllMusic
  4. "Billboard - August 15, 1970" (PDF). American Radio History. Billboard. Retrieved 21 May 2019.
  5. "Cashbox - August 8, 1970" (PDF). American Radio History. Cashbox. Retrieved 21 May 2019.
  6. "Billboard - July 11, 1970" (PDF). American Radio History. Billboard. Retrieved 21 May 2019.
  7. "Porter Wagoner And Dolly Parton - Daddy Was An Old Time Preacher Man". Retrieved 21 May 2019.
  8. "Dolly Parton". GRAMMY.com. 15 February 2019. Retrieved 24 May 2019.
  9. "Dolly Parton Chart History - Top Country Albums". Billboard. Retrieved 8 July 2018.
  10. "Dolly Parton Chart History - Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved 22 October 2018.
  11. "Dolly Parton Chart History - Hot Country Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 8 July 2018.
  12. Canada, Library and Archives (17 July 2013). "Results: RPM Weekly". www.bac-lac.gc.ca. Retrieved 20 April 2019.
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