Kelly Clarkson and Dolly Parton collaborated to create a powerful cover version of Parton’s adored 1980 hit song, “9 to 5,” to celebrate the impending release of the docudrama “Still Working 9 to 5.” The series of documentaries, which comes out on September 16, revisits the classic comedy movie 9 to 5 to continue to debate its enduring influence on amplifying feminist rights and women’s issues within mainstream news cultural context.
Shane McAnally, the songwriter and executive producer for the movie, producer King Henry and Sasha Alex Sloan, all contributed to the rewritten song with the Grammy Award-winning performers. The song turns Parton’s initial nation hymn into a somber, melodic hardcore ballad that emphasizes the grief and suffering that are still present in her lyrics.
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No one can sing better than Kelly Clarkson, according to Parton’s comment concerning the song. Kelly Clarkson can bring life to any song. Parton is quite glad he’s getting to sing alongside Kelly Clarkson on “9 to 5” and he adores her vocals.
Clarkson also stated her enthusiasm about working with both the country music great in a statement today. “I am extremely grateful that Dolly invited me to collaborate with her on a new version of the classic song ‘9 to 5’. She is among the loveliest persons you would ever meet, incredibly creative, and an encouragement to all women, she added.”
Remake of “9 to 5” Being Intriguing
The cast of the 1980s movie, which also included Dabney Coleman, Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, and Dolly Parton will rejoin in “Still Working 9 to 5”. Rita Moreno, an actress who appeared in the TV sitcom that served as inspiration for the film, will also be in attendance. Variety praised the film for being “provocative”, “amusing” and “intriguing,” and it created an impact on the festival scene after its March SXSW debut.