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Jolene
Posted: 10 Nov 2006, 00:13
by Michael aka Emilien
As far as I know, the original singer of that song is Olivia Newton-John.
So, what it is about? Love story? Neeeee... It can't be... But who knows?...
P.S. Original:
http://muzudar.ru/files/0/75.mp3
Posted: 10 Nov 2006, 01:53
by eotunun
I thought it was by Dolly Parton!?
Posted: 10 Nov 2006, 03:23
by Michael aka Emilien
I'm not very sure about it...
Is there anybody who knows?
Posted: 10 Nov 2006, 08:23
by Dark
It's Dolly Parton alright. Just about her husband being madly in love with a woman named Jolene, and she's begging Jolene not to take him, as she is so beautiful, she could have any man she desires.
Posted: 10 Nov 2006, 08:24
by stefan moermans
dolly it is.
Posted: 10 Nov 2006, 09:15
by Badlander
It's a very simple and very straightforward song. No big secret or hidden meaning here.
As to why the Girls decided to cover this particular tune, I have no idea. Maybe just because it's a nice song ? Or maybe because Von wanted to sing a song from a very girlish point of view ? A man in the same position wouldn't say "Oh please don't take my girl". He'd rather say "I kill you if you take my girl". Testosterone and all that...
Posted: 10 Nov 2006, 11:57
by Michael aka Emilien
Ha-ha-ha-hah!!!! Indeed!
Posted: 10 Nov 2006, 16:54
by lachert
jesus, me always think that it's about war
Posted: 10 Nov 2006, 17:22
by Badlander
lachert wrote:jesus, me always think that it's about war
Yeah but which one ?
Posted: 10 Nov 2006, 17:37
by scotty
Wasn't about Burt Reynolds.............well..........the woman he was seeing while with Dolly Parton?
Posted: 10 Nov 2006, 18:17
by weebleswobble
scotty wrote:Wasn't about Burt Reynolds.............well..........the woman he was seeing while with Dolly Parton?
I'm begging of you please don't take my bandit?
Posted: 10 Nov 2006, 18:45
by nick the stripper
Something to do with Von not liking "cock rock".
Posted: 10 Nov 2006, 20:20
by James Blast
It's just a cover version.
Learn and move on...
Posted: 10 Nov 2006, 20:57
by lachert
Badlander wrote:lachert wrote:jesus, me always think that it's about war
Yeah but which one ?
i don't know, may be first... same rules. guys go and womens cry "oh please don't take my man"
Posted: 12 Nov 2006, 00:04
by pikkrong
there was a question about that on the I Was Wrong promo CD (including an interview). cause I'm miles away from home (having some Sisters CDs with me but not the one) I can't quote.
Posted: 12 Nov 2006, 00:14
by James Blast
see post #13
Indrek 
Posted: 12 Nov 2006, 00:22
by pikkrong
James Blast wrote:see post #13
Indrek
well, but Von's answer wasn't very different of yours - it was something like "It's just a cock rock song" or something
Posted: 12 Nov 2006, 20:39
by canon docre
I'd think it's simply that Eldritch has a certain fondness for campy heartbroken lovesongs. (Emma anyone?) Not unlike many others who seem to the outside a bit cold-hearted and cynical. I expect a cover of "All by myself" anytime soon(ish).
Posted: 17 Aug 2010, 03:28
by originalgoth
My ex GF & me named my first Honda Prelude Jolene because she thought I cared more about the car that I did her.
I do miss that Prelude.
My second Prelude was called Hector after the lead charactor of the Morrissey song First of the Gang.
I haven't got a name for the Pontiac Firebird yet.
Re: Jolene
Posted: 13 Sep 2023, 11:15
by Esoterica
Dolly Parton, a legend in Country music in the U.S., is famous for “Jolene.” It’s a very catchy tune that people love to sing in at least three different keys while drunk. In Memphis. In a mobile home. But, like so many things in life, it’s all backwards. The problem is not with Jolene; the problem is with the man. There will always be more “Jolenes” for this guy, and that’s what has to be faced. Sigh. Btw, Dolly Parton’s new album, “Rockstar,” should be out by November.