Possum Holler
Dolly Parton · Two of a Kind (wPorter Wagoner) [RCA Victor] [1971]
As time goes by the tales grow taller
About possum in Possum Holler.
As a young man I'd go a courtin'
With my sweetheeart so young and fair
Down the mountain to Possum Holler
That's where he'd always find me waitin' there.
Now I tell my mama that I's goin' out walking
Neath the moonlight so bright and fair
And I'd tell daddy I was huntin' possum
And take off a grinnin' and a slickin' down my hair.
As time goes by the tales grow taller
About possum in Possum Holler.
Then one evening in Possum Holler
My sweetheart's daddy stopped all our fun
Yeah we got married in Possum Holler
Just you and me my daddy and daddy's gun.
As time goes by the tales grow taller
About possum in Possum Holler.
Now when they see a possum hunter
Young and handsome and a smellin' fair
We just lean back and bust our laughin'
Cause we know there ain't no possum there.
As time goes by the tales grow taller
About possum in Possum Holler.
About possum in Possum Holler...
Possum Holler
Recorded in 1971 on the RCA Victor label, "Possum Holler" stands as a defining track in Dolly Parton's early career, marking her transition from country novelty acts to a serious country music artist. The song, featured on the collaborative album "Two of a Kind" with Porter Wagoner, showcases Parton's signature vocal clarity and storytelling ability within the traditional country genre. While often associated with her later, more polished hits, this recording highlights her roots in the Nashville sound and her ability to blend folk influences with mainstream country appeal. The track remains a testament to her early work, demonstrating the depth of her songwriting and performance skills before she became a global icon.