I Believe

by Dolly Parton

Overview

A budget-priced, resequenced version of Dolly Parton's 1970 gospel album Golden Streets of Glory, I Believe is good for old-school fans who want to replace their vinyl, but Parton's other admirers might also find this album a compelling listen. Born and raised in a deeply religious family and continuing her faith throughout her life, Parton is deeply, spiritually attached to this form of music. She wrote seven of the ten songs either by herself or with family members. Crucially, the album is given, by the standards of Nashville in 1970, relatively simple and unadorned arrangements that allow Parton's bracing soprano full emotional rein. The title track consists almost entirely of acoustic guitar and stand-up bass, with subtle and tasteful strings that sweeten but don't overpower Parton's vocals, and on a choral version of the gospel standard "How Great Thou Art," the usual Nashville mawkish over-sweetening of the choir is held admirably in check.

Product Details

Release Date:	08/26/1997
Label:	Bmg Special Products / Bmg
UPC:	0755174461729
Rank:	70432

Tracks

1. I Believe
2. Heaven's Just a Prayer Away
3. Golden Streets of Glory
4. Wings of a Dove
5. How Great Thou Art
6. Yes, I See God
7. The Master's Hand
8. Lord, Hold My Hand
9. I'll Keep Climbing
10. Book of Life

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Dolly Parton   Primary Artist,Vocals

Technical Credits

Bob Ferguson   Composer
Ervin Drake   Composer
Bill Champlin   Composer
Jimmy Shirl   Composer
Irvin Graham   Composer
Dorothy Jo Hope   Composer
Dolly Parton   Composer
Tommy Tomlinson   Composer
Stuart K. Hine   Composer
Al Stillman   Composer
Ginny Dean   Composer