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Dorothy Jo Owens - I Can Only Be Me CDOf all of the Rev. Jake Owens children, Dorothy Jo Owens was the one who followed in her fathers footsteps the closest. Fascinated with both sacred and secular music from an early age, she became a singer, songwriter, and minister, working as a traveling evangelist for many years. As a woman making her way in the world as a musician, she became a primary inspiration for her niece, Dolly Parton. Dorothy Jo would not only write many songs for her niece

Of all of the Rev. Jake Owens’ children, Dorothy Jo Owens was the one who followed in her father’s footsteps the closest. Fascinated with both sacred and secular music from an early age, she became a singer, songwriter, and minister, working as a traveling evangelist for many years. As a woman making her way in the world as a musician, she became a primary inspiration for her niece, Dolly Parton. Dorothy Jo would not only write many songs for her niece to record, like the gospel classic “Yes I See God,” but also co-write songs with her including “Daddy Was An Old Time Preacher Man,” their tribute to Dolly’s grandfather.

In 1983, Dorothy Jo was still traveling the gospel road as an evangelist, but her association with her famous niece led her to her first solo recordings as a country artist. Although a portion of the album was recorded at Pollyfox Studio in Nashville, several of the tracks were cut at one of Nashville’s most unusual studios, The Refuge, a full-service studio built in former 45-foot refrigerator trailer parked just off Music Row, co-owned and operated by Dorothy Jo’s brother, Louis Owens, and his 22-year-old son, Richie Owens.

Containing eight original compositions by Dorothy Jo, couched in a classic hard sound, this hard-to-find album was released the small independent label Express Records and primarily sold at her public appearances. This new edition unearths an overlooked classic sure to thrill the heart of any traditional country music fan.

TRACKLIST

1. I'm in Love with A Truck Driving Man
2. I Can Only Be Me
3. He's Leaving Me a Little At a Time
4. I'm Getting Over the Heartaches
5. He's Everything I Wanted You to Be
6. Put Me Down Easy
7. Streets of Buffalo
8. Take Me to the Places
9. The Nicest Guy in the World
10. How Much Loneliness Can One Woman Stand

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Kenny of LA
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★★★★★ 4
Make Sure You Read the Vintage Edition with the Afterword
I initially purchased this book to read for two reasons: First, it was written by William Styron, who wrote the great "Sophie's Choice;" and second, it won a Pulitzer Prize. It was only after I was into the book that I learned that this vintage sixties' book was the subject of a major controversy over the depiction of the title character, Nat Turner. I learned that Styron openly acknowledged fictionalizing large portions of Turner's life, including his motivations for leading the slave revolt. I also learned that Styron's largely fictionalized portrait of Turner outraged many black leaders of the time. Rather than painting Turner (entirely) as a hero, called to action by the injustices of slavery, Styron created a darker picture of a man fixated on religion, a vision of himself as a prophet, and frustrated by lust and desire (particularly, for a young, blond haired white girl). As I read the book, I search my own feelings, and felt that if I were black, I would certainly have objected similarly. We all need our heroes, who become much larger as symbols than they could ever be as people. For the sake of those that come after, such icons are perhaps entitled to be treated with a greater level of sensitivity and care--even at the cost of literary restraint. It is here that the story gets fascinating. After I finished the novel, I read Styron's Afterword. Styron was truly stung by the criticism and in the Afterword, provided an elegant and persuasive defense of his writings. While I will not say that Styron entirely changed my position, he definitely made me see the other side of the argument. The dialogue between Styron and his critics not only allows the reader to consider one of the great social and political issues of our time, but permits the reader a unique insight into the thinking of a great writer--and suffices, in and of itself, as a reason for reading this novel. MAKE SURE YOUR VERSION OF THE NOVEL HAS THIS AFTERWORD. Putting the issue aside as to the real "Nat Turner," the novel itself is beautifully written. The characters are fully developed and believable. The description of the system of slavery and the relationship between whites and blacks feel very real, and very accurate. Styron shows us good and bad of each race, and how all of them are bound by the system of slavery and their actions directly the product of it.
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I loved this book.
I read this book for my book club and I thought it was beautifully written. It has stayed with me for weeks now. I love when a book does that. I'm glad I wasn't swayed by controversy. I had no problem with the fact that the author was white and using a black voice(maybe because I'm white - but I do like when an author gets the voice right and I thought Styron did that). I didn't understand the charges of racism after reading the book. Sometimes I wonder if, what some people find uncomfortable, they label as racist or sexist or whatever. Anyway, I would encourage everyone to read this book because it gave me a fresh awareness of a huge part of U.S. history, it reminded me that there are always gray areas to consider and it was a great novel. You might think so too.
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Devin T.
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great read
I enjoyed this book. As a person who enjoys history this book was a great read for me and the author gives an in depth vision on the trial.
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John Tailor 2048
Whiting, US
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Nat Turner was NOT happy
I think Mr Styron may have took some liberties with Nat Turner's "orientation" without the research or data to support his opinion.
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Patricia Posey Cox
Pawtucket, US
★★★★★ 5
A book for the ages...historically concise and horrific at once
William Styron, a gifted writer outdid himself with this book. His concise detail gives us an inside view on the depth of feeling employed by the subject of this book. The book while concise and tender pulls us in as these events take place. As Mailer delves deeper into the mind of Nat Turner, we cannot help but feel a sense of the suffering this man endured and this is what gives us perspective into this tragedy as it unfolds. A compelling masterpiece of literature.
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