"Dumb Blonde" is a song written by

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and recorded by American singer-songwriter

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. It was released as a single on November 7, 1966, by

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. It would be included on Parton's 1967 debut album, ''

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''. It was Parton's first song to chart on the ''

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chart, peaking at number 24. Parton re-recorded the song with

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in 2018 for the '' Dumplin''' soundtrack album.

Critical reception

In a positive review, '' Cashbox'' said, "Pretty Dolly Parton lets the world know that she's nobody's fool in this catchy lid." They said the song has "a cute, stompin’ sound" and "could very well be the biggie that will establish her." ''

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'' called Parton a "not-so-dumb blonde" and said she should "get lots of mileage out of this tune." They concluded by saying that it "sounds like blondes have more fun." ''

'' did not review the single, but they did include it in their Spotlight Singles section, predicating that it would chart on the Hot Country Singles chart.

Commercial performance

"Dumb Blonde" debuted at number 64 on the ''

chart, becoming Parton's first song to appear on the chart. It would eventually peak at number 24 and spend 14 weeks on the chart.

Track listing

*7" single (Monument 45-982) #"Dumb Blonde" – 2:27 #"The Giving and the Taking" – 2:24

Charts

References

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