Dolly Parton is legendary for a lot of issues, together with her glowing character and basic songs. She additionally has a transparent stance relating to her iconic music—one which Sabrina Carpenter needed to adapt to to be able to collaborate together with her.
Earlier than signing on to remix Carpenter’s hit single Please, Please, Please, Parton made it clear that cursing was not in her repertoire. Though she complimented Carpenter on her expertise, the 79-year-old nation legend insisted that the tune preserve its innocence.
Parton revealed to Knox Information on March 18, “I informed [Carpenter], I mentioned, ‘Now, I don’t cuss. I don’t make enjoyable of Jesus. I don’t speak unhealthy about God, and I don’t say soiled phrases on digicam—however I’m identified to if I get mad sufficient.’”
In response, the Espresso hitmaker changed a curse phrase within the refrain with a milder various, conserving the remix in step with Parton’s requirements. She modified “motherf—er” to “I encourage you, don’t embarrass me just like the others.”
The remix was first launched on February 14 as a part of the deluxe version of Carpenter’s Brief n’ Candy album, mixing Carpenter‘s pop type with Parton’s nation charisma.
Each singers took to social media to share behind-the-scenes moments from the shoot, highlighting their playful chemistry. Carpenter introduced the collaboration on Instagram, writing, “And sure, that does say that includes Miss Dolly Parton…. she wouldn’t need me to swear, however holy s–t!!!!!”
The duo additionally teamed up for a lighthearted, retro-themed music video, wherein they drive a pickup truck—together with a handcuffed man, a not-so-subtle reference to Carpenter’s ex. Carpenter raved on Instagram in regards to the expertise of sharing the display screen with one among her childhood icons, describing the collaboration as an unforgettable privilege.
Dolly Parton and Sabrina Carpenter’s Please, Please, Please music video has garnered over 11 million views on YouTube and topped Billboard’s Scorching Nation Songs chart upon its launch.
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