Rockin' Years
Ricky Van Shelton, Dolly Parton
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I'll do everything I can To make you proud to be my man And I'll fulfill all you fantasies I guess we're promising a lot But for now it's all we've got And I'll stand by you through our rockin' years 1st Chorus: Rockin' chairs, rockin' babies, rock-a-bye, rock of ages Side by side we'll be together always And if you'll hold me tight when you love me That's all I'll ask of you And I'll stand by you through our rockin' years I'll be your friend, I'll be your lover Until the end, there'll be no other 'Cause my heart has only room for one Yes, I'll always love you And I'll always be here for you And I'll stand by you through our rockin' years Rockin' chairs, rockin' babies, rock-a-bye, rock of ages Side by side we'll be together always And if you'll hold me tight when you love me That's all I'll ask of you And I'll stand by you through our rockin' years Rockin' chairs, rockin' babies, rock-a-bye, rock of ages Side by side, we'll be together always And, yes, I'll always love you and I'll always be here for you And I'll stand by you through our rockin' years, and I'll be here And I'll stand by you through our rockin' years Through our rockin' years
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Written by: FLOYD ESTEL PARTON
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8 facts about this song
Artist Information"Rockin' Years" is a country music duet performed by American artists Dolly Parton and Ricky Van Shelton.
- Dolly Parton is a renowned country singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, author, and actress known for her hit songs which have spanned over five decades.
- Ricky Van Shelton is also a celebrated country music performer known for his string of number one hits during the late 1980s and early 1990s.
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Song Release"Rockin' Years" was released in February 1991 as a single from their respective albums.
- The song was featured in Parton's 'Eagle When She Flies' album and Shelton's 'Backroads' album.
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Chart Performance"Rockin' Years" reached the number one spot on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) Chart in the United States, making it a big success for both artists.
- The song was also a hit in Canada, peaking at number one on the RPM Country Tracks chart in 1991.
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Song Composition"Rockin' Years" was penned by Nashville songwriter Floyd Parton, who is also the younger brother of Dolly Parton.
- The vocals of the song feature a close harmony style, which blends Parton's high soprano and Shelton's deep baritone.
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Music VideoA music video for the song was released, directed by Deaton Flanigen. The video was filmed in black and white and features Parton and Shelton performing the song on an old-fashioned theater stage.
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Awards and Achievements"Rockin' Years" received a nomination at the Country Music Association Awards in 1991 in the Vocal Event of the Year category.
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Cover VersionsSince its initial release, "Rockin' Years" has been covered by other artists. For instance, in 2017, on his album Current Mood, country singer Dustin Lynch recorded this song as a duet with Karen Fairchild of Little Big Town.
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Song MeaningThe song is about two people promising to stay together through good times and tough times. Its lyrics speak of an enduring love that lasts as they grow old together – indicated by the line "I’ll be your friend, I’ll be your lover, until the end, there’ll be no other."
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