Video: the White Stripes - Under Blackpool Lights jolene

Today, The White Stripes officially announced that they are breaking up. On their website, Jack stated that they reached this decision "mostly to preserve what is beautiful and special about the band and have it stay that way." Jeff Weiss memorialized them far better than I ever could in one of the most well-written, moving pieces of music journalism I have read in a long time. If you're a fan, you absolutely have to read it, and if not, maybe you will be converted. The Union Forever: R.I.P White Stripes (1997-2011) on Passion of [...]

Your beauty is beyond compare, with flaming locks of auburn hair. I cannot compete with you, Jolene. Here's some proof positive why I need the White Stripes to hit the road in 2010. their last concert DVD, Under Blackpool Lights is one of the key components to my live music collection. I can't wait for the release of their new DVD project, Under Great Northern Lights , filmed on tour in 2007.

Our Dolly Parton weekend concludes with her biggest hit of the 1970's, her song "Jolene" from 1974. It is an emotional, powerful song and it is easy to see why it was so popular. This is the song that solidified Dolly as a country star, launching her into much more mainstream and crossover success in the future. Dolly Parton - Jolene Very early on in their careers, the White Stripes took to covering the song in their live shows. Their version is phenomenal and it was the [...]

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