Dumb Blonde

Dolly Parton

About Dumb Blonde

"Dumb Blonde" is a song written by Curly Putman and recorded by American singer-songwriter Dolly Parton. It was released as a single on November 14, 1966, by Monument Records. It would be included on Parton's 1967 debut album, Hello, I'm Dolly. The song is notable for being Parton's first song to chart on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, peaking at number 24. Parton re-recorded the song with Miranda Lambert in 2018 for the Dumplin' soundtrack album.


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1967
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Don't try to cry your way out of this
Don't try to lie or I'll catch you in it
Don't try to make me feel sorry for you
Just because I'm blond
Don't think I'm dumb
'Cause this dumb blond ain't nobody's fool

When you left you thought I'd sit
An' you thought I'd wait
An' you thought I'd cry
You called me a dumb blond
Ah, but somehow I lived through it
And you know if there's one thing this blond has learned
Blonds have more fun

You flew too high up off the ground
It's stormy weather an' had to come back down
But I've found a new thread for my old spool
Just because I'm blond
Don't think I'm dumb
'Cause this dumb blond ain't nobody's fool

When you left you thought I'd sit
An' you thought I'd wait 
An' you thought I'd cry
You called me a dumb blond
Ah, but somehow I lived through it
And you know if there's one thing this blond has learned
Blonds have more fun

You flew too high up off the ground
It's stormy weather an' had to come back down
But I've found a new thread for my old spool
Just because I'm blond
Don't think I'm dumb
'Cause this dumb blond ain't nobody's fool

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Dolly Parton

Dolly Rebecca Parton (born January 19, 1946) is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, actress, author, and philanthropist, best known for her work in country music. She has composed over 3,000 songs, the best known of which include "I Will Always Love You" (a two-time U.S. country chart-topper for Parton, as well as an international pop hit for Whitney Houston), "Jolene", "Coat of Many Colors", "9 to 5", and "My Tennessee Mountain Home". As an actress, she starred in the movies 9 to 5, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Steel Magnolias, Gnomeo & Juliet, Straight Talk, Unlikely Angel, and Joyful Noise. She is one of the most successful female country artists of all time; with an estimated 175 million in album sales, Dolly Parton is also o… more »

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Written by: C. PUTMAN

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"Dumb Blonde" was released on November 28, 1966. It was the debut single from Parton's first full-length album, "Hello, I'm Dolly."
Chart Performance
Although this was Parton's debut, the song reached number 24 on the Billboard Country chart, marking the beginning of her successful music career.
Not Dolly's Composition
Contrary to the belief that Dolly Parton writes all of her songs, 'Dumb Blonde' was actually penned by country songwriter Curly Putman.
Defying Stereotypes
The song is about a blonde woman who stands up to a man trying to cheat on her, debunking the 'dumb blonde' stereotype, a theme often revisited by Parton in her later works.
Song's Message
Through 'Dumb Blonde,' Parton urged her audience to look beyond appearances and not to judge people based on their external characteristics such as hair color.
Other Versions
The song was later covered by other artists, including Pamela Gadd in 2000 and Carolyn Martin in 2014.
Parton's Favorite
In multiple interviews, Dolly has mentioned "Dumb Blonde" as one of her favorite early songs.
Not a Number One Hit
While it's a known song in Parton's repertoire, it did not hit number one on the charts. Her first number one hit would come later with the song "Joshua."
Label Switch
Although "Dumb Blonde" was released on the Monument Records label, Dolly later switched to RCA Victor, where she achieved greater success.
Other Uses
The song was featured in "Beverly Hillbillies," a popular 1960s TV show.
Harbinger
"Dumb Blonde" set a precedent for the unique, storytelling style that defined Dolly Parton's songwriting throughout her career.
Album Performance
The album "Hello, I'm Dolly" received favorable reviews and kickstarted Dolly's successful career in country music.

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