Jack White Revives “Jolene” Cover In Tribute To Dolly Parton

Way back in 2000, the White Stripes released their powerful, unhinged cover of the 1974 Dolly Parton classic "Jolene" as the B-side to their "Hello Operator" single. That song was a regular highlight of the White Stripes' live sets, and they performed it hundreds of times — way more times, as it happens, than Parton herself ever did. Jack White stopped performing that song after the White Stripes broke up, and he never played it live as a solo artist until last night. The post Jack White Revi...

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03:14 on August 27 2026

Miley Cyrus Pays Tribute To Her Godmother Dolly Parton

Stereogum — Dolly Parton's death has rattled the whole world. Jack White performed a "Jolene" cover at his London show last night, and Donald Trump ordered American flags to be flown... more info

23:21 on August 26 2026

Jack White Revives “Jolene” Cover In Tribute To Dolly Parton

Stereogum — Way back in 2000, the White Stripes released their powerful, unhinged cover of the 1974 Dolly Parton classic "Jolene" as the B-side to their "Hello Operator" single. That... more info

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