Dolly Parton - Little Sparrow (audio) -

The song is built on an ingenious folk metaphor that contrasts the freedom of a bird with the vulnerability of a heart.

“Setting dulcet harmonies against lively but tasteful acoustic picking, Little Sparrow is the sound of a mature artist creating the music she loves, on her own terms.” Apple Music · 25 years ago Dolly Parton - Little Sparrow (Audio)

Dolly Parton's is widely considered a masterpiece of her "Blue Mountain Music" era, serving as the haunting title track for the second album in her acclaimed bluegrass trilogy. The Core Narrative: Fragility and Warning The song is built on an ingenious folk

: The track (and the Little Sparrow album) features backing from acoustic "leading lights" like Alison Krauss , Jerry Douglas , and members of the Irish band Altan . Dolly Parton - Little Sparrow (Audio)