It was on this date, in 1959, that Dolly Parton’s first single, “Puppy Love” debuted! Co-written by a young Dolly at age 11 with her Uncle Bill Owens, it was released by Goldband Records. This catchy tune showcases Dolly’s songwriting talent even at a tender age, capturing the rollercoaster of emotions of young love.
Accompanied by “Girl Left Alone” on the B-side, a song penned by Dolly, her Aunt Dorothy Jo Owens, and Uncle Bill Owens, this musical journey highlights Dolly’s early creative collaborations within her family.
To bring her music to life, Dolly, along with her grandmother, Rena Owens took a memorable 30-hour bus journey to the recording studio in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
And the rest, as they say, is history.