It reached No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles and also made an appearance on the Billboard Hot 100.
The story follows a young woman who is intrigued by "Joshua," a local recluse living in a "shack down by the railroad track." He has a reputation for being mean and hostile, accompanied by a large, intimidating dog.
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).
The two fall in love, and the song concludes with the narrator moving into the shack, declaring that Joshua "ain't gonna be lonesome anymore". Critical and Commercial Success
Written by Dolly Parton; produced by Bob Ferguson. Genre: Country.
Dolly Parton - Joshua (audio) Apr 2026
It reached No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles and also made an appearance on the Billboard Hot 100.
The story follows a young woman who is intrigued by "Joshua," a local recluse living in a "shack down by the railroad track." He has a reputation for being mean and hostile, accompanied by a large, intimidating dog. Dolly Parton - Joshua (Audio)
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). It reached No
The two fall in love, and the song concludes with the narrator moving into the shack, declaring that Joshua "ain't gonna be lonesome anymore". Critical and Commercial Success The story follows a young woman who is
Written by Dolly Parton; produced by Bob Ferguson. Genre: Country.