1979 Dolly Parton – Great Balls Of Fire
Great Balls Of Fire is the twenty-first solo studio album by American singer-songwriter Dolly Parton. It was released on May 28, 1979, by RCA Victor. The album was produced by Dean Parks and Gregg Perry with Parton and Charles Koppelman serving as executive producers. The album peaked at number four on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and number 40 on the Billboard 200. Two of the album’s four singles charted in the top ten of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. “You’re the Only One” topped the chart, while “Sweet Summer Lovin'” peaked at number seven. The album has been certified Gold in the United States.
Tracks
1 Star Of The Show (Dolly Parton) 03:56
2 Down (Dolly Parton) 03:36
3 You’re The Only One (Bruce Roberts; Carole Bayer Sager) 03:23
4 Help! (John Lennon; Paul McCartney) 02:45
5 Do You Think That Time Stands Still (Dolly Parton) 03:57
6 Sweet Summer Lovin’ (Blaise Tosti) 03:17
7 Great Balls Of Fire (Jack Hammer; Otis Blackwell) 03:52
8 Almost In Love (Dean Parks; Doug Thiele) 03:19
9 It’s Not My Affair Anymore (Jeanne French) 03:17
10 Sandy’s Song (Dolly Parton) 03:23
Biography
Musicians
| Bass | Abraham Laboriel Sr |
| Drums | Jim Keltner |
| Guitar | Dean Parks |
| Steel Guitar | Joe McGuffee |
| Banjo | Herb Pedersen |
| Mandolin | David Grisman |
| Synthesizer | Gregg Perry |
| Synthesizer | Dean Parks |
| Flute | Dean Parks |
| Horn | Earl Dumler |
| Horns | Chuck Findley |
| Horns | Gary Herbig |
| Horns | Jim Horn |
| Horns | Quitman Denis |
| Harp | Dorothy Remsen |
| Congas | Lenny Castro |
| Tambourine | Stephanie Spruill |
| Percussion | Jim Keltner |
| Vocals | Dolly Parton |
Other Musicians
1 Star Of The Show
| Keyboards | David Foster |
| Piano | Gregg Perry |
| Background Vocals | Anita Ball |
| Background Vocals | Julia Tillman Waters |
| Background Vocals | Maxine Willard Waters |
| Background Vocals | Richard Dennison |
| Background Vocals | Roy Galloway |
| Background Vocals | Stephanie Spruill |
2 Down
| Keyboards | Bill Payne |
| Background Vocals | Maxine Willard Waters |
| Background Vocals | Julia Tillman Waters |
| Background Vocals | Roy Galloway |
| Background Vocals | Stephanie Spruill |
3 You’re The Only One
| Keyboards | Michael Omartian |
| Background Vocals | Carol Parks |
4 Help!
| Keyboards | Bill Payne |
| Background Vocals | Herb Pedersen |
| Background Vocals | Ricky Skaggs |
5 Do You Think That Time Stands Still
| Keyboards | Michael Omartian |
| Background Vocals | Anita Ball |
| Background Vocals | Richard Dennison |
6 Sweet Summer Lovin’
| Background Vocals | Carol Parks |
7 Great Balls Of Fire
| Keyboards | Bill Payne |
8 Almost In Love
| Keyboards | David Foster |
| Piano | Gregg Perry |
| Background Vocals | Carol Parks |
9 It’s Not My Affair Anymore
| Keyboards | Michael Omartian |
| Background Vocals | Anita Ball |
| Background Vocals | Carol Parks |
| Background Vocals | Richard Dennison |
10 Sandy’s Song
| Keyboards | Bill Payne |
Liner Notes
Producer – Dean Parks, Gregg Perry
Producer (Executive) – Charles Koppelman, Dolly Parton
Arranged By (Horns) – Dean Parks, Gregg Perry, Jim Horn
Arranged By (Rhythm) – Dean Parks
Arranged By (Strings) – Gregg Perry (Tracks 3, 5, 10)
Arranged By (Strings) – Dean Parks (Track 8)
Concertmaster – Harry Bluestone, Sidney Sharp
Engineer – Eric Prestidge
Mastered By – Bernie Grundman
Recorded By (Assistant) – Linda Tyler
Art Direction, Photography, Design – Ed Caraeff Studio
Mastered At A&M Studios
Mixed At Spectrum Studios
Recorded At Sound Labs, Hollywood
Recorded At A&M Studios
Recorded At Salty Dog Studios
Phonographic Copyright RCA Records
Copyright RCA Records