For God & Country

Dolly Parton | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 11, 2003)
• Original Release Date: 2003
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Blue Eye Records
• ASIN: B0000DJZCG
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (69 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #93,219 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Track Listings: 1 - The Lord Is My Shepherd 2 - The Star Spangled Banner 3 - God Bless the USA 4 - Light of a Clear Blue Morning 5 - When Johnny Comes Marching Home 6 - Welcome Home 7 - Gee, Ma, I Wanna Go Home 8 - Whispering Hope 2:30 9 - There Will Be Peace in the Valley for Me 10 - Red, White and Bluegrass 11 - My Country 'Tis 12 - I'm Gonna Miss You 13 - Go to Hell 14 - Ballad of the Green Beret 15 - Brave Little Soldier 16 - Tie a Yellow Ribbon 17 - Color Me America 18 - The Glory Forever

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars I was immediately sorry I bought this CD..., January 8, 2004

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"stephenbeantrees" (Austin, Texas United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: For God & Country (Audio CD)

I absolutely love Dolly Parton from the old stuff right on up through Halos & Horns, and that's why I laid down my money for this one. Everything Dolly touches turns to gold, and though I was a little hesitant about the patriotic cover songs, I know she has the ability to turn overplayed songs into something beautiful (i.e. Stairway to Heaven on Halos & Horns), and I was sure this would be no exception. Sadly, this is the cheesiest bunch of crap I've heard in a long time. The USO style of the album complete with canned laughter and hokey jokes is actually painful to listen to considering what I'm used to hearing from Dolly. I know she loves God and is very patriotic, but I'm not accustomed to commercialism being her style. I'm sure this album could have gotten the same message across and been something truly beautiful, but unfortunately it has failed miserably. 'Light of a Clear Blue Morning,' 'Welcome Home' and the remake of the gospel song 'There Will Peace In The Valley For Me' are the only tracks that make me give this album even one star. I hope this is just a temporary leave of absence from the talent I've grown to expect from Dolly, and that her next offering will more along the lines of her last few albums. As for anyone still wanting to buy this album after my scathing review, I'd be more than happy to sell you my copy at a much reduced price...

14 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Red White and Bluegrass All The Way!!, January 17, 2004

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C.E. - See all my reviews
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This review is from: For God & Country (Audio CD)

This CD is great. I love the songs on it and am amazed at the range of emotions that they could stir up.
Regardless of your stance on war or anything like that, this CD is a great collection of patriotic songs that remind us all of the freedoms that we enjoy and have access to.
The record is done in a funny and personal way (USO Style some will say) with canned laughter and corny jokes...but for some reason it works!
I was truly moved by "The Star Spangled Banner" and "The Ballad of the Green Berets" while on the other hand, some songs made me laugh out loud. I especially loved the song "Gee Ma I Wanna Come Home" in which Dolly pokes fun a Saddam , Osama and her "weapons of mass destruction." This song is an old camp song from which a million verses can be added or made up.
One of my favorite tracks is "Red White and Bluegrass" it is infused with a sense of foot-stompin' good fun and old fashioned patriotism. Nicely Done.
All in all, this album is great, and it comes to us from one of the premier singer/song-writers in any generation. It is an excellent addition to ANY library of music and a must have for those serving in the military and their families. Good work. Red White and Blue...these are my true colors...

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars True Red, White and Blue, September 6, 2004

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Damian P. Gadal (Santa Barbara, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: For God & Country (Audio CD)

I'm glad Dolly did this! Very uplifting at a time when it's needed. This material has a subtle charm that is all Dolly and is a very good listen!