Joshua (audio) - Dolly Parton -

"Joshua" was a pivotal track that helped establish Dolly Parton as a solo powerhouse outside of her partnership with Porter Wagoner.

is a narrative country song written and performed by Dolly Parton , released in late 1970 as the title track of her seventh solo studio album. The song marked a significant milestone in her career, becoming her first No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. Song Overview Release Date: November 1970 (Single); April 1971 (Album). Dolly Parton - Joshua (Audio)

It reached No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles and also made an appearance on the Billboard Hot 100. "Joshua" was a pivotal track that helped establish

It remains a staple of her early "story-song" era, much like "Coat of Many Colors" or "Jolene". Available Formats Dolly Parton - Joshua (Official Audio) 1 hit on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart

The two fall in love, and the song concludes with the narrator moving into the shack, declaring that Joshua "ain't gonna be lonesome anymore". Critical and Commercial Success