Dolly Parton’s Stirring Rendition of Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” Is a Reminder of Her Limitless Talent
The country legend recorded a bluegrass version of the iconic rock song for her 2002 album Halos & Horns. Dolly Parton’s Stirring Rendition of Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” Is a Reminder of Her Limitless Talent Spencer Kaufman
Dolly Parton, the revered country musician, passed away at 80 years old on Tuesday. Her memory is now being honored through a stirring performance of Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven." The country icon recorded a bluegrass rendition of the iconic classic for her 2002 album, Halos & Horns, with the approval of the band's frontman Robert Plant and guitarist Jimmy Page.
She later performed the song live during her 2002 tour to promote the album, with footage from the December 2002 shows being compiled for her subsequent Live and Well concert album and DVD, released in 2004. The performance, now resurfacing post her demise, displays Parton's band and her own vocal talents in a truly distinctive arrangement of the timeless rock ballad.
Dolly's husband, Carl Dean, who succumbed to his illness last year, had cautioned her against covering "Stairway to Heaven," stating it was a hallowed tune that should not be altered. Additionally, Parton recorded a rock version of "Stairway to Heaven" featuring Lizzo on flute for her 2023 album, Rockstar. Watch the video below of Dolly Parton's memorable 2002 performance of "Stairway to Heaven."
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