Once More (Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton album)


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 includes the Grammy nominated single, "Daddy Was an Old Time Preacher Man".
The album was made available as a digital download on September 28, 2018.

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".

Critical reception

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."
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."

Commercial performance

The album peaked at No. 7 on the US Billboard Hot Country LP's chart and No. 191 on the US Billboard Top LP's chart.
The album's only single, "Daddy Was an Old Time Preacher Man", was released in June 1970 and peaked at No. 7 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and No. 12 in Canada on the RPM Country Singles 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. The single also received the Country Award at the 1971 BMI Awards and a Songwriter Achievement Award from the Nashville Songwriters Association International.

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.

Track listing

Personnel

Adapted from the album liner notes and RCA recording session records.
Album
Chart Peak
position
US Hot Country LP's 7
US Top LP's 191

Singles

Release history