is a narrative country song written and performed by Dolly Parton , released in late 1970 as the title track of her seventh solo studio album. The song marked a significant milestone in her career, becoming her first No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. Song Overview Release Date: November 1970 (Single); April 1971 (Album).
Braving the rumors, the narrator visits his property. Instead of the monster described by locals, she finds a lonely man in need of companionship. Dolly Parton - Joshua (Audio)
It remains a staple of her early "story-song" era, much like "Coat of Many Colors" or "Jolene". Available Formats Dolly Parton - Joshua (Official Audio) is a narrative country song written and performed
It reached No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles and also made an appearance on the Billboard Hot 100. Song Overview Release Date: November 1970 (Single); April
Written by Dolly Parton; produced by Bob Ferguson. Genre: Country.