Dolly Parton - Little Sparrow (audio) (iOS)

: The song serves as the emotional center of the record, which concludes with an instrumental "Reprise: Little Sparrow" featuring Stuart Duncan on fiddle and Jerry Douglas on resophonic guitar. Critical Perspective

Critics often cite this track as some of Parton's most "authentic" and "soulful" work. Dolly Parton - Little Sparrow (Audio)

“Setting dulcet harmonies against lively but tasteful acoustic picking, Little Sparrow is the sound of a mature artist creating the music she loves, on her own terms.” Apple Music · 25 years ago : The song serves as the emotional center

: The song was birthed from a moment when Parton watched a small bird singing on her windowsill during a raging storm, which sparked reflections on the fragility of life. : The track (and the Little Sparrow album)

: The track (and the Little Sparrow album) features backing from acoustic "leading lights" like Alison Krauss , Jerry Douglas , and members of the Irish band Altan .