Dolly Parton releases songs specifically for late husband Carl Dean
Dolly Parton Thinking of her late husband, Carl Dean, With new songs.
“Carl and I fell in love when they were 18, and he was 23, like all great love stories, they never end. They live in memories and songs, and I dedicate them to him.
The artwork is a photo of a young Parton and Dean, the singer wraps her arms around her husband, who is wearing a white T-shirt.
The ballad contains emotional lyrics such as: “I won’t be here/If you haven’t been there.” In the second verse, Parton sang, “Who would I be if you haven’t been? You always see me the best.”
Parton announced on Monday, March 3 that Dean died at the age of 82 in Nashville. The family demands privacy during this “hard time”.
“Carl and I have spent many years together,” she announced via Instagram. “Word cannot be just about the love we share for over 60 years. Thank you for your prayers and sympathy.”
The cause of death has not been disclosed, but the statement announced that Dean would “rest at a private ceremony.” He survived by Parton and his two siblings, Sandra and Donny. (this Associated Press He is the first to report the news. )
On Thursday, March 6, Parton thanked fans for their support and shared how she dealt with her husband’s death.
“It’s love for family, friends and fans. Thank you or all the messages, cards and flowers you sent to respect the loss of my beloved husband, Carl,” the singer shared in an Instagram statement. “I can’t connect with each of you in person, but only know that this means the world to me. He is in the arms of God now, and I agree with that. I will love you forever.”
Parton married Dean in 1966, two years after they moved to Nashville to start her music career.
Throughout the years of the country star, Parton has written several songs about Dean, including “Tomorrow is Forever.” The song was originally released in 1970, with Porter Wagoner. She re-recorded the song in 2016 Pure and simple Album, mainly focusing on love songs.
