Dolly Parton - Little Sparrow (audio) Online
: The song serves as the emotional center of the record, which concludes with an instrumental "Reprise: Little Sparrow" featuring Stuart Duncan on fiddle and Jerry Douglas on resophonic guitar. Critical Perspective
: 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)
Musically, "Little Sparrow" is a return to Parton's East Tennessee roots, blending Appalachian folk, bluegrass, and Celtic influences. : The song serves as the emotional center
The song is built on an ingenious folk metaphor that contrasts the freedom of a bird with the vulnerability of a heart. blending Appalachian folk
