Once More (Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton album)

Once More
Once More
Studio album by Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton
Released	August 3, 1970
Recorded	April 21–May 6, 1970
Studio	RCA Studio B (Nashville)
Genre	Country
Length	25:11
Label	RCA Victor
Producer	Bob Ferguson
Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton chronology
Dolly Parton chronology
Singles from Once More
	"Daddy Was an Old Time Preacher Man"; Released: June 29, 1970;

Once More is the fifth collaborative studio album by Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton. It was released on August 3, 1970, by RCA Victor. The album was produced by Bob Ferguson. It peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and number 191 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album's single, "Daddy Was an Old Time Preacher Man", peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and was nominated for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group at the 13th Annual Grammy Awards.

Recording

Recording sessions for the album began at RCA Studio B in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 21, 1970. Two additional sessions followed on May 5 and 6.

Content

The album includes "Daddy Was an Old Time Preacher Man," written by Parton and her aunt, Dorothy Jo Hope, about Rev. Jake Owens, Parton's maternal grandfather, a Pentecostal minister, in addition to the comical "Fight and Scratch".

Release and promotion

The album was released August 3, 1970, on LP and 8-track.

Singles

The album's only single, "Daddy Was an Old Time Preacher Man", was released in June 1970^[1] and peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and number 12 in Canada on the RPM Country Singles chart.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	^[2]
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music	^[3]

The review published by Billboard in the August 15, 1970 issue said, "That lilting voice of Dolly Parton's blends perfectly with the lusty sound of Porter Wagoner – as they prove in definitive measure on the hit "Daddy Was an Old Time Preacher Man" – the key sales impetus on this LP. Some outstanding cuts include the tear-jerker "Ragged Angel", the bright and tart "Fight and Scratch", and "Thoughtfulness". Another winning LP from this duo."^[4]

Cashbox published a review in the August 8, 1970 issue, which said, "Here's the new album release by one of country music's most famous duos, Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton and it's a powerhouse item all the way. Decker features such tracks as "Daddy Was an Old Time Preacher Man", "I Know You're Married But I Love You Still", "Before Our Weakness Gets Too Strong", "A Good Understanding", and "Let's Live for Tonight". They all get great vocal stylings from the famed duo. Sure to be a biggie in no time."^[5]

AllMusic gave the album 2.5 out of 5 stars.^[2]

Commercial performance

The album peaked at number seven on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and number 191 on the Billboard Billboard 200 chart.

Accolades

The album's single, "Daddy Was an Old Time Preacher Man", received a nomination for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group at the 13th Annual Grammy Awards.^[6] The single also received the Country Award at the 1971 BMI Awards and a Songwriter Achievement Award from the Nashville Songwriters Association International.

Awards and nominations received for *Once More*
Award	Year	Category	Nominee/work	Result
Grammy Awards	1971	Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group	"Daddy Was an Old Time Preacher Man"	Nominated
BMI Awards	1971	Country Award		Won
Nashville Songwriters Association International	1971	Songwriter Achievement Award		Won

Reissues

The album was included in the 2014 box set Just Between You and Me: The Complete Recordings, 1967–1976, marking the first time it had been reissued since its original release. It was made available as a digital download on September 28, 2018. The album was reissued by BGO Records in 2019 on a two CD set with Two of a Kind, Together Always, and The Right Combination • Burning the Midnight Oil.

Track listing

Side one
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Recording date	Length
1.	"Daddy Was an Old Time Preacher Man"	Dolly Parton Dorothy Jo Hope	April 21, 1970	2:57
2.	"I Know You're Married But I Love You Still"	Don Reno Mack Magaha	April 21, 1970	2:22
3.	"Thoughtfulness"	Bill Owens	May 6, 1970	2:50
4.	"Fight and Scratch"	Parton	April 21, 1970	2:31
5.	"Before Our Weakness Gets Too Strong"	Louis Owens	May 5, 1970	2:37

Side two
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Recording date	Length
1.	"Once More"	Dusty Owens	May 5, 1970	2:30
2.	"One Day at a Time"	Joe Babcock	May 6, 1970	2:28
3.	"Ragged Angel"	Parton	May 5, 1970	2:06
4.	"A Good Understanding"	Parton	April 21, 1970	2:42
5.	"Let's Live for Tonight"	Reno	May 5, 1970	2:08

Personnel

Adapted from the album liner notes and RCA recording session records.

Joseph Babcock – background vocals
Jerry Carrigan – drums
Pete Drake – pedal steel
Bobby Dyson – bass
Dolores Edgin – background vocals
Bob Ferguson – producer
Johnny Gimble – fiddle
Dave Kirby – guitar
Les Leverett – cover photo
Mack Magaha – fiddle
George McCormick – rhythm guitar
Louis Owens – liner notes
Hargus Robbins – piano
June Evelyn Page – background vocals
Dolly Parton – lead vocals
Al Pachucki – recording engineer
Dale Sellers – guitar
Roy Shockley – recording technician
Jerry Stembridge – guitar
Buck Trent – banjo
Porter Wagoner – lead vocals
Hurshel Wiginton – background vocals

Charts

Chart performance for *Once More*
Chart (1970)	Peak position
US Billboard 200^[7]	191
US Top Country Albums (Billboard)^[8]	7

Release history

Release dates and formats for *Once More*
Region	Date	Format	Title	Label	Ref.
Various	June 8, 1970	LP 8-track	Once More	RCA Victor	^[9]
Various	September 28, 2018	Digital download	Once More	Sony Legacy	^[10]
Europe	August 9, 2019	CD	Once More / Two of a Kind / Together Always / The Right Combination • Burning the Midnight Oil	BGO	^[11]

References

^ "Spotlight Singles" (PDF). World Radio History. Billboard. July 11, 1970. p. 80. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
^ ^a ^b Once More at AllMusic
^ Colin Larkin (2006). "Parton, Dolly". The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 6 (4th ed.). Muze, Oxford University Press. p. 435–6. ISBN 978-0-19-531373-4.
^ "Album Reviews" (PDF). World Radio History. Billboard. August 15, 1970. p. 32. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
^ "Country LP Reviews" (PDF). World Radio History. Cashbox. August 8, 1970. p. 42. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
^ "Dolly Parton". GRAMMY.com. 15 February 2019. Retrieved 24 May 2019.
^ "Dolly Parton Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard.
^ "Dolly Parton Chart History (Top Country Albums)". Billboard.
^ "Porter Wagoner And Dolly Parton - Once More". Discogs. 1970. Retrieved 21 May 2019.
^ "Once More by Porter Wagoner & Dolly Parton on Amazon Music - Amazon.com". www.amazon.com. Retrieved 25 May 2019.
^ "Once More / Two Of A Kind / Together Always / The Right Combination". Amazon UK. Retrieved September 30, 2020.

[1] "Spotlight Singles" (PDF). World Radio History. Billboard. July 11, 1970. p. 80. Retrieved October 6, 2020.

[AllMusic-2] Once More at AllMusic

[larkin-3] Colin Larkin (2006). "Parton, Dolly". The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 6 (4th ed.). Muze, Oxford University Press. p. 435–6. ISBN 978-0-19-531373-4.

[4] "Album Reviews" (PDF). World Radio History. Billboard. August 15, 1970. p. 32. Retrieved October 6, 2020.

[5] "Country LP Reviews" (PDF). World Radio History. Cashbox. August 8, 1970. p. 42. Retrieved October 6, 2020.

[6] "Dolly Parton". GRAMMY.com. 15 February 2019. Retrieved 24 May 2019.

[ac_Billboard200_Dolly_Parton-7] "Dolly Parton Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard.

[ac_BillboardCountry_Dolly_Parton-8] "Dolly Parton Chart History (Top Country Albums)". Billboard.

[discogs-9] "Porter Wagoner And Dolly Parton - Once More". Discogs. 1970. Retrieved 21 May 2019.

[digital-10] "Once More by Porter Wagoner & Dolly Parton on Amazon Music - Amazon.com". www.amazon.com. Retrieved 25 May 2019.

[11] "Once More / Two Of A Kind / Together Always / The Right Combination". Amazon UK. Retrieved September 30, 2020.

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