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Pete

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On This Day January 23 1984 - The Great Pretender by Dolly Parton Was Released.

On this day January 23 1984, The Great Pretender by Dolly Parton was released, highlighting her continued success during a decade of artistic growth and crossover appeal. The album leaned into polished production and classic pop influences while maintaining the emotional clarity and vocal warmth that defined Parton’s work.

The Great Pretender reflected the early to mid 1980s trend of established artists...

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