Dolly Parton's heartfelt song "Coat of Many Colors" showcases her storytelling and musical talent.
" Coat of Many Colors " is a song written and recorded by American country music singer Dolly Parton. It was released in September 1971 as the second single and title track from the album Coat of Many Colors. Parton composed the song in 1969, while traveling with Porter Wagoner on a tour bus.
The album's title track, "Coat of Many Colors", tells of how Parton's mother stitched together a coat for her daughter out of rags given to the family. As she sewed, she told her child the Biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many colors.
Joseph was given a coat of many colors by his father Jacob for being his favored son. Read the full story of Joseph's Coat of Many Colors in scripture text and find Articles, Videos and Audio Sermons relating to this inspiring story.
Coat of Many Colors Lyrics: Back through the years I go wandering once again / Back to the seasons of my youth / I recall a box of rags that someone gave us / And how my mama put the rags...
What Does “Coat of Many Colors” by Dolly Parton Mean? Coat of Many Colors transforms a childhood memory of poverty into a meditation on wealth measured by love rather than money.
Provided to YouTube by RLG/BMG Heritage Coat of Many Colors Dolly Parton Ultimate Dolly Parton ℗ Originally Recorded 1961.
Parade on MSN: Dolly Parton's new jewelry collection inspired by 'Coat of Many Colors' just launched
Dolly Parton's new jewelry collection inspired by 'Coat of Many Colors' just launched