9 to 5 (Dolly Parton song)
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| "9 to 5" | ||
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| Single by Dolly Parton | ||
| from the album 9 to 5 and Odd Jobs | ||
| B-side(s) | "Sing for the Common Man" | |
| Released | November 1980 | |
| Recorded | RCA Studios, Nashville; 1980 | |
| Genre | Country | |
| Label | RCA | |
| Writer(s) | Dolly Parton | |
| Producer(s) | Mike Post, Gregg Perry | |
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| Dolly Parton singles chronology | ||
| "Old Flames Can't Hold A Candle To You" (1980) |
"9 to 5" (1980) |
"But You Know I Love You" (1981) |
"9 to 5" is the title of a hit song for the 1980 film comedy Nine to Five starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin and, in her film debut, Dolly Parton. The title song was written and performed by Parton, gaining an Academy Award nomination and a Grammy Award. In addition to appearing on the film soundtrack, the song was the centerpiece of Parton's 9 to 5 and Odd Jobs album, released in late 1980. The song was released as a single in December 1980 and reached number one on both the Billboard Country Chart and the Billboard Hot 100 in January and February of 1981, respectively. It was also number seventy-eight on American Film Institute's "100 years, 100 songs", and for a time, became something of an anthem for office workers in the U.S.
In an interview, Dolly Parton stated that when she wrote the song, she used her long acrylic nails to create the beat to the 'theme' song.
It is not to be confused with Sheena Easton's song "9 to 5". This song is still called Nine To Five in most of the world but for the USA it was renamed "Morning Train (Nine to Five)", and came out the same year a few months later. Both songs reached the #1 Spot on Billboards Hot 100 Chart.
| Preceded by "Celebration" by Kool & the Gang |
Billboard Hot 100 number one single February 21, 1981 |
Succeeded by "I Love a Rainy Night" by Eddie Rabbitt |
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