Dolly Parton & Porter Wagoner ~ Jeannie's Afraid of the Dark

[wdharvey1]

thank you for posting this song, as well as posting the history of the type of music it was for its' time. This is a very beloved song to me and my family (and I'm only 45 years old!). I remember listening to this on the 45rpm record on RCA at my grandmothers house. She loved this song, and because she loved it, I loved it. Grandma has been gone for 15 years now, and still, to this day, I feel her love when I hear this song. Thank you.

[sherrifaulkner]

This song has took me back to when I was a little girl. My mother used to love to listen to Dolly and Loretta and Tammy. This was one of the songs that I remember her listening to and we used to just cry. Now I cry cuz it is a sad song but also because my Mother has been dead for 33 yrs now and each time I hear some of these songs it makes me feel so close to her. I was 16 when she died and anything to just get to feel her presents. We also loved the song (Chas) by Dolly.. :(

[2012drunk]

This song breaks my heart cause i lost a little one but i still love this song and its so true

[jojo1953]

So sad but beautiful.

[bairns1234]

Oh God, why am I listening to this. It's crap really but I still cry when I hear it.

[wdharvey1]

@bairns1234 it touched you. That's why you cry when you hear it. so, it's a nice piece of crap wrapped up in the soft roll of tissue.

[clay1367andjeannie]

dolly parton never had any children!!!!!!!

[RapturousRaven]

I swear Ive been waiting so Long for someone on youtube to upload this, then i had forgotten and just remembered, I Love this song <3

[DragonDracus]

this song always makes me cry bit it is a great song and it always makes me stop and think about life.

[Booosdaddy1]

OMG !!!!!! That song made me cry !!!!!!

[wdharvey1]

@Booosdaddy1 I've cried many times listening to this song.  nothing to be ashamed of.

[vonniegirl11]

Gee, I haven't heard this in so very long! Thank you so much for putting it here. It is such a beautiful song by two amazing singers!

[papaquad]

When I was a young girl I always listened to this song and thought about becoming a funeral director/embalmer......and I did.  thanks for setting my career!

[wdharvey1]

@papaquad oh....wow.....that's a different spin! I never thought of it that way...but....well.....I like this song for different reasons.......um.....what does one say to THAT, Porter Wagoner? HUH? Where are YOU now? Got any sequins on your jacket NOW? ...um......congratulations for getting inspiration from a song for your career!  I DO believe music is inspiring.....but...all due respect...WOW! (I'm speechless, but happy for you! WOW!!..um..er....WOW.....

[Sammykareywaweru]

i just love de song i love de way porter and dolly narrates the story

[CountrynIrish]

Wonderful Song ! Love it ! An all time favourite ! Thanks very much for uploading ! 5*****+

[Debe1958]

One of my favorites,I am afraid of the dark,and don't want to be buried,thank-you so much for this!

[sonnymaughan1]

I Love This Tune

[TheRebelboy10]

Im Gonna Cry.

[don1362]

i dont listen to much country but this is one of the best country song i ever heard

[Wicked1972]

This song came out right when my sister passed away, before I was born. My mom still can't listen to this song, it breaks her heart. My name is Jeannie btw.

[MegaLinda30]

this reminds me of my little next door neighbour who sadly died aged 8 years old, i used 2 babysit her and she always had 2 sleep with light on r.i.p pet love you, not a dy passes when dont think of you xxx

[jimbo12542]

my dad loved this sng

[rose473]

I love the old style country music.  It is getting harder for me to listen to it anymore.

[WJKPrimsy]

this is the third Dolly Parton song ive heard where a little girl dies...wtf.

[XxConfusedHeartxX]

my mom wasnt afraid to die but she didnt want to die

[mostos09]

Made me tear up . :(.

[George48805]

This song reminds me of my youngest daughter WEMA NACHELA who is only turned three years 0n 07/06/2009 and the mother passed away on 09/06/2009 bits quite painful

[MsMojo731]

is this song like based on real life

[flashbell]

I imagine it is as most songs are, but only J Chesnut the writer would know.

[myvegetarocks]

@MsMojo731 yes it is she wrote it for her daughter jeannie when she died it was the daughter of dolly parton and porter wagner it was there only child

[only4sesshomaru]

@myvegetarocks Are you serious? That would be sooo terrible if that was true :( they sued eachother. What a horrible way to end a relationship :(

[wdharvey1]

@only4sesshomaru oh, forget about their personal issues. They recorded one of the most beautiful and heartfelt songs in country music history.

[jadegreenkaty]

I heard this song when I was little kid and it sent shivers down my spine.

[TheMousiemann]

wow whats with the sad songs

[nasalmann]

this song is way to sad i cant take it anymore

[lforbus]

Porter and Dolly called it their "dead baby" years.

[Louise901]

Yes, this is a very sad song. =(

[richizin]

T May  I remember this song well from my childhood what a sad song

[Penasgarage]

This song brought tears in my eyes.

Poor little girl :(

[mrnighthawg]

My sister use to cry when she heard this back when she was 4 years old now she is 46 wonder if she would cry now?

[CharlotteCusack]

i knew all of the words taa dis songg since i was 7 yearrs oldd ahaa:L, my dahh used taa playy it blairin round town xx

[acidrain20072002]

my mom use to play this song foe my sister before she died her only fear was the dark so to me this song means the word we had my sister crmated so there would be no darkness

[flashbell]

@acidrain20072002, My father said to me many times he dreaded being put into a casket. I asked him why and he said ït will be awfully crowded in there!""

[24Sichi]

I might have cried, if I didn't mess my head up listening to, Me and Little Andy.

One time I smiled while listening to that one song, and now, I don't cry as easy. Never do what I did, it messes up your head. Kind of creeps me out, that I don't cry to songs like this any more.

[mariesmf]

i love doly parton even trhough im 12 years old lol i just think she is so giving she made me look up to her and now im happier in my life because of her songs -this one is so sad :'(

[endleesdream]

Jeannie's Afraid of the Dark

[levi1churchill]

ohhhh man...this song is sad....i amlost started crying............♥

[raiseheavensarmorer]

brings me back memories when I used to be a child and Papa would play this over our cd player. It had struck me the very first time I heard it.

[Debbiesblessed]

This song brings so many memories for me... My mom used to have me call in a request this song all the time. Timeless! Thanks for the post, and beautiful picture.....

[tightshadow]

when i die i want an eturnal flame on my frave to keep the darkness away. i've been in it to long

[zane76]

I feel the same way,have since I was 7 yrs old,now am 51 and still feel the same.afraid of the dark

[WatJ777]

1 cover ur mouth wit hand

2 make a wish into it

3 close ur hand[make it into a fist]

4 hold ur hand[the fist] to ur heart for 5 sec

5 send diz to 3 more videos

6 tomorrow best day

[wildblondeangel2000]

What kind of idiot are you?

Music means different things to different people!!! What kind of 'rap shit' do you listen to?

Don't criticize anyone for this music--at least to hell it makes some sense!!!

My baby sister that died was named 'Jeannie'---and she was always afraid of the dark!!! We never understood why!!!

I miss her sooooooooooo much, everyday!!!

[jobruton]

This is one of my all ttime favourite songs, I cry every time I hear it. It is so touching x x x x Thankyou so much for adding this to youtube x x x

[maihaatyi]

i love this song very much my father used to play it i was so young but this song touched my heart so much.

[Lovely2bu]

dolly parton may god bless you where ever your journeys take you and may god bless little Jeanie as well as you

[geena6]

Bless you flashbell, this lovely songs brings me back to happy & and sad memories, as my precious dad (long gone now) & i would listen to this and songs similar.Thankyou for posting.

[wdharveyoicu]

My grandmother had this on a 45rpm and we used to play it all the time. This song is one of the most sentimental songs in memory of my grandmother. My grandmother is no longer with us anymore, but this is a song I haven't heard in years...the memories of being at her house and playing this record will stay with me forever. Thanks for posting this song.

[carrol2859]

I remember this song from when I was a little girl. I always loved it and still do.

[DotSale]

Love Dolly & Porter. Thank you so much for posting this song. I once bought their cassette tape with it on it, but it was defective and I had to return it. They didn't have any more. I have Daniel O'Donnell and Mary Duff's version, which is beautiful and chokes me up trying to sing to it, but this is the best.

[oldcountrytunes]

Porter & Dolly do nothing in this song to change my opinion that they are one of the best male/female duets of all time.

[theblackandemptysoul]

This song reminds me of my grandma her name was jean and she really was afraid of the dark thats why she was buried with a flashlight when she died

[Wakkassohn]

i love this song so much but that what Porter says dolly should have sung it then it would be more Beautiful then it already ist

[nymphette6933]

Oh my...what memories have just come rushing back to me. A sad song, I remember my dad playing this to us as children & I remember then a tear always falling down my face just like it just has now, only now the tear has has doubled. An extra one for my Dad! Thank you for posting & allowing me to be 10years old again, cuddled beside him once more.xxx :-(

[flashbell]

May God bless you. I wish you health, happiness and good fortune.

[nymphette6933]

May god bless you also. With so much bad doings in life around at the moment, it is nice to know their are caring people like you still out there. May happiness always surround you.x

[CanisLupus4844]

@flashbell Super note to nymphette ..and all your good wishes back to you !

[flashbell]

@CanisLupus4844 , Thank you!

[Trashfished]

@nymphette6933 WOW! What you said. same here. got chills now.Hey take care tho!

[ditmaster13]

@nymphette6933 Wow, our stories are so parallel.

[Joshturnerishot]

i love this song

[jacinta333]

I love this song, it is so sad. I cried the first time I heard it. I love it!

[jtls8]

What a beautiful and sad song. 5*****`S

Thank you for sharing this.

[flashbell]

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