The heart, hope and steely determination behind a musical legacy
BBC music correspondent Mark Savage looks back on the legacy of the "irreplaceable" late singer.
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""Lily and I looked at each other and we had goosebumps. And we knew, this is not just a movie song, this is an anthem.""
— Jane Fonda , Activist
""I made up my mind that if he could live with it, I could live without it.""
— Dolly Parton , Celebrity
""You cannot imagine how excited I am about this... This is the greatest thing that's ever happened to me as a songwriter.""
— Dolly Parton , Celebrity
""Well, that throws a new light on this. Because I can't give you half the publishing. I'm gonna leave that to my family.""
— Dolly Parton , Celebrity
Key People
Dolly Parton is an American singer, songwriter, and actress known for her contributions to country music.
Elvis Presley was a legendary American singer and cultural icon known as the 'King of Rock and Roll.'
Jane Fonda is an American actress, political activist, and fitness guru.
Lily Tomlin is an Emmy Award-winning actress who starred with Dolly Parton in the film 9 to 5.
Reba McEntire is a legendary country music singer and actress.
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BBC music correspondent Mark Savage looks back on the legacy of the "irreplaceable" late singer.
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