Jolene, I Will Always Love You and 9 to 5: the genius of Dolly Parton in three songs

Jason Kempin/Getty Images The world has lost a music legend in Dolly Parton, who has died at 80 after a “brief battle” with cancer. She’s remembered for her twanging country vocals, decades of hit recordings, Grammys, Emmys and a liberal splash of acting. But the biggest legacy Parton leaves is her songwriting, and three songs define her more than any others. Jolene, I Will Always Love You and 9 to 5 are not just memorable Parton songs – they are integral to popular music history. They show a…