I lost my home of 22 years to a fire last week. I'm in a hotel listening to this over and over. Fighting with my emotions and faith in God. I've had too many times of hardship to give up. If you read this say a prayer for an old veteran who loves America and its people. My name is Franco.
I sure will my friend ❤. I’m not a veteran but I love to help everyone. I pray that your path grows sweeter for you everyday and that God comforts you through any healing process. I too have had great lessons on my path. I listen to this song almost daily. Dolly has such a comforting voice. I love this song and how it lifts my spirits so fast. ❤sending Love and Light your way my friend❤️
My Dad is 92 years old, and this will be his last Christmas with me. I’ve already lost my Mom and brother,and he is tired. Luckily, he finally realized that I have a wonderful husband, who helping me take care of him. Merry Christmas everyone!!!
Quite possibly the saddest and most beautiful Christmas song ever. Bittersweet. Hearing it as a kid meant nothing. Hearing it as an adult at Christmas time after losing both parents and other family members….pretty rough. Tear up every time. Still….a beautiful song. ❤️
This was my Grandmother’s favorite song Dolly ever sang. She made me sing it every year growing up, even if it wasn’t Christmas time. I hope she hears me still singing it in Heaven. I miss her more then words can explain 💕 love you Honey Badger
@Cami Gibson, you were so blessed to have a grandmother. I only had one and she died when I was 7 years old. I only saw her 4 times in my life. She made clothes for my barbies!
I lost my cousin six years ago to a drunk driver on her 19th birthday… this is one of the few good songs to grieve around the holidays that doesn’t feel awful, yet some how let’s me feel what I feel. If you are in pain, I pray you will find peace ❤❤❤
I was a pianist for Nordstom for many years and one Christmas someone asked me to play Hard Candy Christmas. I admit I had never heard the song, but I am a sight reader so I played through it. As I was playing I read the lyrics and by the end, I was barely able to see through the tears. I have played it a million times since then and it has become a favorite. I play it much more slowly, and pensively. What I most appreciate is the key change at the end, where utter sorrow becomes a tentative commitment to buck up, and go on. Thank you Dolly for such a beautiful, beautiful song.
Thank you for sharing that ! From the musicians perspective I never considered that, but you are absolutely right. The key change at the end, moves the song from a sort of a quiet place of wistful melancholy into a more hopeful longing of better days yet to come.
my sister told me it wasn't Christmas till she heard this and every year I play it have a good cry and remember her. Hope you are keeping the angles company did.
I've been crying to this because of all the losses that have occurred in my life this year. Let's just say it's been a REALLY difficult year! Thank you for sharing this. I have it on CD on this exact album too.
I'm sorry for what your feeling now. I can really relate to what your going through. For me, I don't think of them being gone, I consider them as my Angels now. GOD Bless.
@@tj921able thank you. You two. I come from a very large family. I had 8 siblings, I have 3 left and me. I am second to the youngest. We lost two Sisters within 8 months. First the oldest, due to massive heart attack, it happened unexpectedly and very fast. 6 months later Our Youngest Sister went to the hospital for a severe backache. 2 hrs later, she was told She had cancer and about 6 months to live. That was on Jan.6, 2019, she lost her battle just after midnight on March 10, just hrs after her youngest Son and his fiancee had just welcomed a beautiful daughter. My Sister made her Son promise he would not name the baby after her. 4 months later my sister's youngest Son was found deceased in a vacant parking lot. All of his belongings were gone, he was nude. The detectives listed it as an accidental suicide, all because 2 days before he was found, he had posted a message to his deceased mother that he wished there were telephones in Heaven. I was furious, I spoke to the detective and said, I wanted an investigation, all of his belongings were missing including his cell phone, wallet and paycheck not to mention his clothes and sneakers. I said to the detective, I'm not denying he was missing his Mother, but he loved his Daughter and Fiancee. And when his Daughter gets older and she hears her Dad allegedly died from an accidental suicide, how do you think she is going to feel. Not to mention accidental suicide, that doesn't make any sense. What about the robbery, where are all his personal items? The Detective said, he understood my grief, but he talked to my sister's husband/ my nephews father, and when he explained to him, they couldn't make any promises that they could find out who did this. I couldn't believe what the Detective told me, he stated that my sister's husband/my nephews father stated that's ok, because I just lost my Wife, 4 months earlier, and I'm not up to going to a trial!! The Detective then said, well We could list it as an accidental suicide, and We can close the case. The so called husband/father stated "that will be great"!!. Then Our Son's dog who he treated as a child ended up having seizures two days after the lock downs due to covid, they started at 5:00 am and kept going, We finally found a vet. open around 10:00 a.m. my two Sons rushed him over to the vet. Within a half hour, my Son had to make the decision to have him put to sleep, because he had suffered severe brain damage, they wouldn't even allow my Sons to be with their Dog, because of the rules pertaining to covid, even though the dog nor my Sons didn't have covid. As if that wasn't enough, back when my Oldest Sister past, 6 weeks later, My Son's best friend was found murdered by his Own Brother. They use to call each other my Brother from another Mother. Also during the strict rules of covid, my youngest brother's 15 yr. old Granddaughter had to have a complete hysterectomy, and no one was allowed to be with her. Then on September 11, 2021, one of my other Nieces, who was allowing her dad to live in her basement. He had been sick for two weeks, despite her pleading with him to go to the hospital, he refused. On Sept.11, she went down to check on her dad, who was our oldest brother, and found him deceased. The autopsy showed he passed from liver disease. On Oct. 26, 2020 my husband's grandmother passed away 10 days later, her husband passed away. On March 1, 2021, my husband's Uncle who was also his best man at our wedding passed away. Literally there's about 10 other people we know that passed away in the last 2 years.and already this year, 3 other people that We know have passed away. In my opinion, there's no doubt GOD is cleaning up. And it's just not bad people being removed, GOD is calling a lot of his Angels home. Have you heard how many people from Hollywood and other Entertainers that have passed. There's a beautiful Gospel song that I listen to a lot, the title is "For these tears, I Died" you can also bring it up under the title "Come to the Water" also my favorite poem is "Footprints in the Sand". When their birthdays come up and what I refer to as their rebirth days, I say a prayer to them and I usually play a Gospel song. As with everything, some days are harder than others, but I know all my love ones who are no longer on Earth, wouldn't want me to be stuck in grief. So even on hard days, I make myself get up, I open the curtains to let the SUN shine come in and I light candles and or incents. I hope some of this helps. Trust me, I really can relate to what your feeling. I will pray for you. These are definitely the end times, We are going through. I still believe we do have brighter and better days ahead of us. Stay safe, GOD Bless.
My husband of 47 years passed on 8-2-24. Due to our situation he was the stay home parent. At that time we still had our two young girls at home. He and our youngest daughter watched the movie (The best little whorehouse in Texas) so many times she memorized every one of the songs. The song you sang (Hard Candy Christmas) reminded her of her dad and the many times they watched the movie. This song was her request to play at his services. Of course this was done. We all love you because of your music and most of all because you’re real. Have a blessed day. Teresa smith
For the past 21 years I’ve listened to this every year with my grandparents while we decorate the house and bake Christmas cookies. Now I’m watching my two year old son learn all of these traditions ❤️
Yup, I know. I have lost my entire family now. I literally have no family at all. Couple good friends from the 70s keep up with me. I'm 60 now and get along ok, still working etc...but at Christmas. Which I do love, it does remind me of all the great Christmases with my family. Sometimes being the LAST MAN STANDING is not such a good thing.
John Franklin a very heartfelt comment. So true it is however the price of life is unfortunately always loss at some point. I guess we are all supposed to find our way and support through other people, volunteering, pets, community involvement and so on. It seems impossible sometimes but if there is no light in your tunnel, try and change tunnels.
One of my best friends died this past January on her birthday. This was one of the songs we were really digging right before she passed. I have a recording of her singing it over the telephone just a few weeks before she passed. Lord I miss her so much. "But still I won't let sorrow bring me way down." RIP K Dub. Love you always.
Lyrics: Hey, maybe I'll dye my hair Maybe I'll move somewhere Maybe I'll get a car Maybe I'll drive so far they'll all lose track Me, I'll bounce right back Maybe I'll sleep real late Maybe I'll lose some weight Maybe I'll clear my junk Maybe I'll just get drunk on apple wine Me, I'll be just Fine and dandy Lord, it's like a hard candy Christmas I'm barely getting through tomorrow But still I won't let Sorrow bring me way down I'll be fine and dandy Lord, it's like a hard candy Christmas I'm barely getting through tomorrow But still I won't let Sorrow bring me way down Hey, maybe I'll learn to sew Maybe I'll just lie low Maybe I'll hit the bars Maybe I'll count the stars until dawn Me, I will go on Maybe I'll settle down Maybe I'll just leave town Maybe I'll have some fun Maybe I'll meet someone and make him mine Me, I'll be just Fine and dandy Lord, it's like a hard candy Christmas I'm barely getting through tomorrow But still I won't let Sorrow bring me way down I'll be fine and dandy Lord, it's like a hard candy Christmas I'm barely getting through tomorrow But still I won't let Sorrow bring me way down I'll be fine and dandy Lord, it's like a hard candy Christmas I'm barely getting through tomorrow But still I won't let Sorrow bring me way down 'Cause I'll be fine I'll be fine Oh, I'll be fine
I cry everytime I hear this , my grandma used to play it at Christmas time, because it reminded her of her daughter, (my aunt) who past away at 14 years old in 1984 from cancer it was her favorite song an she would sing it .... an now that grandma has past away I make sure I play it every year at Christmas time for grandma to keep the tradition going ...
Rest in Peace, Mom. She loved this song, I remember asking her what a Hard Candy Christmas was, and how could a Christmas with candy be sad? I can't seem to listen to it all the way through now. Maybe next Christmas.
Huggggsss. Im so sorry for your loss. Just remember she will always be with you. In you're heart and your memories and all the things that you do that she taught you.
Dolly’s voice from heaven, she sings from heart. She is very gifted women, beautiful songs and amazing presentation. Thank you, Dolly!!! I first heard this song probably in 1986, didn’t understand any English back then, still listening to this song and love it even more.
Such a beautiful song! It always takes me back to my days living with Mom, and all the wonderful memories I have of our Christmases together, baking cookies, decorating her tree, shopping for gifts, and wrapping presents. So bittersweet, it always brings tears to my eyes.
August 2019, We lost Mom to Cancer. This past Christmas this song pop up and was playing and I wept so much because I miss her so much. Mom loved you and your music so much, she was the one to introduce me to Country Music. We Love You Dolly and Thank-You for being with us through all our moments in life. God Bless.
I heard this song before I was diagnosed with my illness and I realized it just really boosted my self esteem. It was like this song directly spoke to me. For three years I listened to this song while waiting to get proper treatment for my illness until my legs gave out. This was the song that gave me strength as we traveled for treatment. This song gives me strength as I get infusions of medication every few weeks to manage this illness. This song gives me strength when my pain is just too high to manage with normal means and I can't do anything but focus on Dolly's voice and these beautiful lyrics that remind me that somehow "I'll be fine". I have this album's version on my iPod, though I do love the multi singer (actress) version. This song is from a wonderful musical and I'm glad it's graduated to not just classic musical status, but Christmas classic status.
Dolly Parton, you are such a beautiful, genuine and loving lady. The Queen of Country Music. We love you and thank you for all of your great songs. Keep sending us beautiful songs. Merry Christmas to and your family
Hard candy Christmas’s are the ones that I remember the most. Wish we would all get back to the true meaning of Christmas and not how many gifts we get
Dolly Parton is a very talented, but underrated person. She is evidently having a Christmas on her own in this track, when those things do not bear thinking about.
My son made a video of his dad. My husband of 40 years and had this song playing with the video. Makes me want to cry. Will never be able to hear this without thinking of him Great song.
This is exactly what emotion I got from it. To me this isn’t a sad song it’s about getting comfortable with adjusting to celebrating the holidays alone. Almost empowering to me.
One of the best Christmas albums ever recorded !!! This album was released in 1984...the year after I graduated. My Mom played it every Christmas and so have I every Christmas since. My daughter grew up listening to it and now our granddaughter will too. Thank you Kenny & Dolly for all the magical Christmas memories !
Hey, maybe I'll dye my hair Maybe I'll move somewhere Maybe I'll get a car Maybe I'll drive so far That I'll lose track Me, I'll bounce right back Maybe I'll sleep real late Maybe I'll lose some weight Maybe I'll clear my junk Maybe I'll just get drunk on apple wine Me, I'll be just Fine and dandy Lord it's like a hard candy Christmas I'm barely getting through tomorrow But still I won't let Sorrow bring me way down I'll be fine and dandy Lord it's like a hard candy Christmas I'm barely getting through tomorrow But still I won't let Sorrow get me way down Hey, maybe I'll learn to sew Maybe I'll just lie low Maybe I'll hit the bars Maybe I'll count the stars until dawn Me, I will go on Maybe I'll settle down Maybe I'll just leave town Maybe I'll have some fun Maybe I'll meet someone And make him mine Me, I'll be just Fine and dandy Lord it's like a hard candy Christmas I'm barely getting through tomorrow But still I won't let Sorrow bring me way down I'll be fine and dandy Lord it's like a hard candy Christmas I'm barely getting through tomorrow But still I won't let Sorrow bring me way down I'll be fine and dandy Lord it's like a hard candy Christmas I'm barely getting through tomorrow But still I won't let Sorrow bring me way down 'Cause I'll be fine (I'll be fine) Oh, I'll be fine
My mother and I listened to this alot while she was in the nursing home. She passed on December 12, 2003 and ever since I listen to this the whole month of December just brings back the memories I had with her and the 5 hard yrs in the NH! I know she is with my daddy and brother and sister until we meet again ! I miss her so much! My 😇
I was reminded of this song today at an neighborhood event. My husband has stage 4 cancer and it has spread. Not sure how much time I have left with him. Hopefully a few months at least. He has become a shadow of the man he was. It is like he is disappearing. My best friend Tina is in Hospice with her cancer. I do not have long with her. My dog has hip dysplasia and I think this will be his last holiday. Sounds like a bad made for tv movie, but it is real life. Trying to be strong to keep everything functioning is exhausting. This song helps somewhat.
This is exactly what emotion I got from it. To me this isn’t a sad song it’s about getting comfortable with adjusting to celebrating the holidays alone. Almost empowering to me.
I personally like the movie version even better. The lyrics make more sense with different voices. And best little whorehouse in texas is an immortal classic. Burt and Dolly at their peak.
This Christmas is gonna be unbearable. I lost my Mom on July 9, 2020, and this was one of her favorite holiday tunes. We both loved Christmas so much. I’ll miss her forever and will always think of her when I hear this. ❤️
@@terrybuckalew6874 I’m doing alright, considering. I actually lost my dad earlier this year, so I lost both parents within 18 months of each other. I’m hanging in there. I’m so sorry to hear about your husband. I hope he gets better soon.
I lost my Grandma yesterday and this was our song we'd sit in her kitchen listening to it. I can't believe you're gone Grammie I love you so much and miss you.
Came out to my family a few years ago, but still dealing with the trauma of hiding myself my whole childhood. I feel very lost and dolly helps give me hope for a better tomorrow.
I was thinking of what the holidays could be like this year and remembered this song. Thank you, Dolly. You’re making 2020 more bearable one song at a time.
With both my parents looking down from the heavens above and not having a woman to share my love, of course I have my kids...just sometimes it's a little bit hard to keep moving forward but I'm still here. This song has been with me since I was a kid, but I'll be fine!
It's amazing when you realize she didn't even write this song. She's not only an amazing songwriter and musician, but also such an amazing singer that she can make any song her own. It's what she and Whitney both had in common.
Uncle Larry sent me here. What an incredible song and performance.
Same here, if his ears say it is a must listen well you can be sure it will tough you ,for sure if you are a musician Greetz from Belgium
Me three
Me four.
me five!
Me six!
I lost my home of 22 years to a fire last week. I'm in a hotel listening to this over and over. Fighting with my emotions and faith in God. I've had too many times of hardship to give up. If you read this say a prayer for an old veteran who loves America and its people. My name is Franco.
prayers sent Franco. Thank you for your service and bless you. Bless you for never giving up. Bless you for being resilient. Bless you....
Praying for you, friend. God finds a way. ❤
My love to you xx
I sure will my friend ❤. I’m not a veteran but I love to help everyone. I pray that your path grows sweeter for you everyday and that God comforts you through any healing process. I too have had great lessons on my path. I listen to this song almost daily. Dolly has such a comforting voice. I love this song and how it lifts my spirits so fast. ❤sending Love and Light your way my friend❤️
Its going to be okay Mr. Franco. Thank you for the love because I too am an American. Thanks for your service. Blessings and peace.
One of the most underrated songs of all time.
My Dad is 92 years old, and this will be his last Christmas with me. I’ve already lost my Mom and brother,and he is tired. Luckily, he finally realized that I have a wonderful husband, who helping me take care of him. Merry Christmas everyone!!!
bless you
😞
I'm sorry to hear that I lost both my parents 15 years ago 😢
Hugs to you and your family 'nem
Bless you and your family.
Quite possibly the saddest and most beautiful Christmas song ever. Bittersweet. Hearing it as a kid meant nothing. Hearing it as an adult at Christmas time after losing both parents and other family members….pretty rough. Tear up every time. Still….a beautiful song. ❤️
Same Here
Yep
Losing my sister now. Stage 4 lung cancer Trying to get her home for Christmas. This loving thing is hard Christmas candy. Thank goodness for Dolly
@@andreafox193 I’m so sorry to hear. I wish you all the best to get her home. Godspeed.
@@andreafox193 your entire family are in my every prayer!
This was my Grandmother’s favorite song Dolly ever sang. She made me sing it every year growing up, even if it wasn’t Christmas time. I hope she hears me still singing it in Heaven. I miss her more then words can explain 💕 love you Honey Badger
My favorite too
God Bless You Cami.
I am so sorry my grandma passed too and she brang me to dolly wood when I was 4 and she was a second mom to me
@Cami Gibson, you were so blessed to have a grandmother. I only had one and she died when I was 7 years old. I only saw her 4 times in my life. She made clothes for my barbies!
~Hugs~ …I miss my Granny more and more each day; she was biggest supporter. I pray I continue to make her proud. :)
I lost my cousin six years ago to a drunk driver on her 19th birthday… this is one of the few good songs to grieve around the holidays that doesn’t feel awful, yet some how let’s me feel what I feel.
If you are in pain, I pray you will find peace ❤❤❤
Wow 19? That's too young..
My mama played this for years every Xmas after dad left us, love u Dolly. Anyone reading this things will get better...🌹💕
Thank you...I needed that. I lost my mom Sunday morning😔
@@Lesspaw41 I lost my mother in April. She was the one constant in my life. I'm sorry you lost yours. It does get easier - even if barely.
Never leave Christ out of Christmas. It's not Xmas.
❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏
Thank you. I lost my dad 2006. Not as hard but still hurts when l listen to this song
I was a pianist for Nordstom for many years and one Christmas someone asked me to play Hard Candy Christmas. I admit I had never heard the song, but I am a sight reader so I played through it. As I was playing I read the lyrics and by the end, I was barely able to see through the tears. I have played it a million times since then and it has become a favorite. I play it much more slowly, and pensively. What I most appreciate is the key change at the end, where utter sorrow becomes a tentative commitment to buck up, and go on. Thank you Dolly for such a beautiful, beautiful song.
Thank you for sharing your story 💕
Why don´t you upload a video of your performance?
Thank you for sharing this ❤
Thank you for sharing that ! From the musicians perspective I never considered that, but you are absolutely right. The key change at the end, moves the song from a sort of a quiet place of wistful melancholy into a more hopeful longing of better days yet to come.
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My sister gave me this album…
Now I am last one in my family…
Always reminds me of her…
Great sister…I miss you Mimi….
Virtually hugging you so hard right now❤️, I hope you’re well
my sister told me it wasn't Christmas till she heard this and every year I play it have a good cry and remember her. Hope you are keeping the angles company did.
Joy Strittmatter I have always said the same to my family. Maybe one day my kids will listen to it and think of me? God bless you!
My sister too .....I know the feeling
Joy Strittmatter god bless you ans your sister
God bless you and your family may she rest in peace
GOD BLESS, I LOST MY SISTER TOO.
“I won’t let sorrow get me down”
-2020
This one's perfect
🎉😂❤ 8/31/24/ 🎉❤❤😂😂
I've been crying to this because of all the losses that have occurred in my life this year. Let's just say it's been a REALLY difficult year! Thank you for sharing this. I have it on CD on this exact album too.
Bless your heart. Thank you for sharing. Keep your head up, I hope things get better for you.
No kidding my uncle who was battling cancer for the past 20 years past my cat died i with you hope this year is better for us both 🙏🤞
I'm sorry for what your feeling now. I can really relate to what your going through. For me, I don't think of them being gone, I consider them as my Angels now. GOD Bless.
@@mariocruz6281 Thank you for your kind words. That's a nice way to look at it. Also, thank you for your compassion. God Bless You and stay safe.
@@tj921able thank you. You two. I come from a very large family. I had 8 siblings, I have 3 left and me. I am second to the youngest. We lost two Sisters within 8 months. First the oldest, due to massive heart attack, it happened unexpectedly and very fast. 6 months later Our Youngest Sister went to the hospital for a severe backache. 2 hrs later, she was told She had cancer and about 6 months to live. That was on Jan.6, 2019, she lost her battle just after midnight on March 10, just hrs after her youngest Son and his fiancee had just welcomed a beautiful daughter. My Sister made her Son promise he would not name the baby after her. 4 months later my sister's youngest Son was found deceased in a vacant parking lot. All of his belongings were gone, he was nude. The detectives listed it as an accidental suicide, all because 2 days before he was found, he had posted a message to his deceased mother that he wished there were telephones in Heaven. I was furious, I spoke to the detective and said, I wanted an investigation, all of his belongings were missing including his cell phone, wallet and paycheck not to mention his clothes and sneakers. I said to the detective, I'm not denying he was missing his Mother, but he loved his Daughter and Fiancee. And when his Daughter gets older and she hears her Dad allegedly died from an accidental suicide, how do you think she is going to feel. Not to mention accidental suicide, that doesn't make any sense. What about the robbery, where are all his personal items? The Detective said, he understood my grief, but he talked to my sister's husband/ my nephews father, and when he explained to him, they couldn't make any promises that they could find out who did this. I couldn't believe what the Detective told me, he stated that my sister's husband/my nephews father stated that's ok, because I just lost my Wife, 4 months earlier, and I'm not up to going to a trial!! The Detective then said, well We could list it as an accidental suicide, and We can close the case. The so called husband/father stated "that will be great"!!. Then Our Son's dog who he treated as a child ended up having seizures two days after the lock downs due to covid, they started at 5:00 am and kept going, We finally found a vet. open around 10:00 a.m. my two Sons rushed him over to the vet. Within a half hour, my Son had to make the decision to have him put to sleep, because he had suffered severe brain damage, they wouldn't even allow my Sons to be with their Dog, because of the rules pertaining to covid, even though the dog nor my Sons didn't have covid. As if that wasn't enough, back when my Oldest Sister past, 6 weeks later, My Son's best friend was found murdered by his Own Brother. They use to call each other my Brother from another Mother. Also during the strict rules of covid, my youngest brother's 15 yr. old Granddaughter had to have a complete hysterectomy, and no one was allowed to be with her. Then on September 11, 2021, one of my other Nieces, who was allowing her dad to live in her basement. He had been sick for two weeks, despite her pleading with him to go to the hospital, he refused. On Sept.11, she went down to check on her dad, who was our oldest brother, and found him deceased. The autopsy showed he passed from liver disease. On Oct. 26, 2020 my husband's grandmother passed away 10 days later, her husband passed away. On March 1, 2021, my husband's Uncle who was also his best man at our wedding passed away. Literally there's about 10 other people we know that passed away in the last 2 years.and already this year, 3 other people that We know have passed away. In my opinion, there's no doubt GOD is cleaning up. And it's just not bad people being removed, GOD is calling a lot of his Angels home. Have you heard how many people from Hollywood and other Entertainers that have passed. There's a beautiful Gospel song that I listen to a lot, the title is "For these tears, I Died" you can also bring it up under the title "Come to the Water" also my favorite poem is "Footprints in the Sand". When their birthdays come up and what I refer to as their rebirth days, I say a prayer to them and I usually play a Gospel song. As with everything, some days are harder than others, but I know all my love ones who are no longer on Earth, wouldn't want me to be stuck in grief. So even on hard days, I make myself get up, I open the curtains to let the SUN shine come in and I light candles and or incents. I hope some of this helps. Trust me, I really can relate to what your feeling. I will pray for you. These are definitely the end times, We are going through. I still believe we do have brighter and better days ahead of us. Stay safe, GOD Bless.
what can you say? simply beautiful... the older I get the more I see the beauty in this song...
My husband of 47 years passed on 8-2-24. Due to our situation he was the stay home parent. At that time we still had our two young girls at home. He and our youngest daughter watched the movie (The best little whorehouse in Texas) so many times she memorized every one of the songs. The song you sang (Hard Candy Christmas) reminded her of her dad and the many times they watched the movie. This song was her request to play at his services. Of course this was done. We all love you because of your music and most of all because you’re real.
Have a blessed day.
Teresa smith
For the past 21 years I’ve listened to this every year with my grandparents while we decorate the house and bake Christmas cookies. Now I’m watching my two year old son learn all of these traditions ❤️
This song always kills me. What an amazing tune and Dolly does it wonderfully. 🎄
One of my favorite songs that Dolly has recorded. Makes me sob like a baby every time I hear it...
I cry a river when listening to this song. I have lost so many loved ones in my life and this song just seems to bring all the emotions out.
Same here...even then it is hard to listen to sometimes. Merry Christmas!!
I no how u fill about this song
I can relate, pal.
Yup, I know. I have lost my entire family now. I literally have no family at all. Couple good friends from the 70s keep up with me. I'm 60 now and get along ok, still working etc...but at Christmas. Which I do love, it does remind me of all the great Christmases with my family. Sometimes being the LAST MAN STANDING is not such a good thing.
John Franklin a very heartfelt comment. So true it is however the price of life is unfortunately always loss at some point. I guess we are all supposed to find our way and support through other people, volunteering, pets, community involvement and so on. It seems impossible sometimes but if there is no light in your tunnel, try and change tunnels.
These two past years have taught me nothing is guaranteed. Not even tommorow. This song is my saving grace around Christmas.
I agree, Very Sad World we are in Now, Stress, Sadness, Every where, You have To be like Hard Candy to ignore some People, Worlds in Pitiful state
My mama always said, "life has no guarantees"! Mama knew it all!
@@mrpapakc my uncle passed last year suddenly. Heart attack. My papa passed Nov 7. He was almost 87.
Let's hope for a better
2022.🎄
@@SJWieczorekSo sorry for
your losses.🙏
One of my best friends died this past January on her birthday. This was one of the songs we were really digging right before she passed. I have a recording of her singing it over the telephone just a few weeks before she passed. Lord I miss her so much. "But still I won't let sorrow bring me way down." RIP K Dub. Love you always.
Hugs .❤
sorry for your loss
I'm sorry to hear about the passing of your friend. May she rest in peace. God bless you
This song is so powerful. Yes I cry every time I listen to it, but Christmas isn't Christmas without it..
You mommy mucho pretty
I have no idea why, but it makes me cry WHENEVER i hear, even almost 40 years later after firsrt hearing it.
Lyrics:
Hey, maybe I'll dye my hair
Maybe I'll move somewhere
Maybe I'll get a car
Maybe I'll drive so far they'll all lose track
Me, I'll bounce right back
Maybe I'll sleep real late
Maybe I'll lose some weight
Maybe I'll clear my junk
Maybe I'll just get drunk on apple wine
Me, I'll be just
Fine and dandy
Lord, it's like a hard candy Christmas
I'm barely getting through tomorrow
But still I won't let
Sorrow bring me way down
I'll be fine and dandy
Lord, it's like a hard candy Christmas
I'm barely getting through tomorrow
But still I won't let
Sorrow bring me way down
Hey, maybe I'll learn to sew
Maybe I'll just lie low
Maybe I'll hit the bars
Maybe I'll count the stars until dawn
Me, I will go on
Maybe I'll settle down
Maybe I'll just leave town
Maybe I'll have some fun
Maybe I'll meet someone and make him mine
Me, I'll be just
Fine and dandy
Lord, it's like a hard candy Christmas
I'm barely getting through tomorrow
But still I won't let
Sorrow bring me way down
I'll be fine and dandy
Lord, it's like a hard candy Christmas
I'm barely getting through tomorrow
But still I won't let
Sorrow bring me way down
I'll be fine and dandy
Lord, it's like a hard candy Christmas
I'm barely getting through tomorrow
But still I won't let
Sorrow bring me way down
'Cause I'll be fine
I'll be fine
Oh, I'll be fine
Awesome, thanks for the lyrics!
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I want a male cover to this song this song is for a female
@alien_x are you a NPC bot
No in human
Dolly Pardon is truly a national treasure that we just about don’t deserve.
What I love about this song is that it isn't just a Christmas song. It's an everyday song.
Exactly! It's good enough for year round
Think you^_^
I get ya... its a great song that reminds u to get back up and fight for a better life
It's actually not a Christmas song at all, lol. The term "hard candy Christmas" is a metaphor for a period of hard times.
Right on !!! Amen !
I am battling STAGE THREE SARCOMA right now and I am going through radiation treatments. I have lost my hair. This song speaks right to my soul.
Praying for you 🙏🏻
🙏🏽❤️
I cry everytime I hear this , my grandma used to play it at Christmas time, because it reminded her of her daughter, (my aunt) who past away at 14 years old in 1984 from cancer it was her favorite song an she would sing it .... an now that grandma has past away I make sure I play it every year at Christmas time for grandma to keep the tradition going ...
She writes that song and then sings it so beautifully. I am not sure any singer that lived has ever had a better voice. Thank you Ms Dolly
Dolly Parton is a very special individual in my opinion.
I look up to her.
A national treasure in many ways
A businesswoman with a heart of gold to contribute and give back for those in need
People never give up!🙏🏽✌
I was born in Tennessee and I look up to her too!!! She is one of my idols besides my sister who is a mother and a wife!!!
Christmas 2021 coming up and still listening to this beautiful song! And not just for the holidays. 🌱
GOD BLESS YOU FRANCO! PLEASE ALŴAYS KEEP GOD NUMBER ONE AND WATCH FOR NEW THINGS HE WILL BRING YOU!!❤
Rest in Peace, Mom. She loved this song, I remember asking her what a Hard Candy Christmas was, and how could a Christmas with candy be sad? I can't seem to listen to it all the way through now. Maybe next Christmas.
Huggggsss. Im so sorry for your loss. Just remember she will always be with you. In you're heart and your memories and all the things that you do that she taught you.
Just lost my Dad 12/9/21 so been listening to this a lot this year. Tomorrow is not promised so hug your loved ones while you can.
I am so so sorry 😞 for your loss 🙏 I know what it’s like to lose a parent 🥺 my daddy left here in 2014 to be with Jesus
God bless you 🙏 and your family...I am so sorry for your loss.
Sorry to hear
Sorry for your loss. It's never easy. 🙏🙏💖
Ioskos
A truly beautiful song, sad and uplifting at the same time
Hello, how are you
I agree
Great song makes u just think about your life
Dolly’s voice from heaven, she sings from heart. She is very gifted women, beautiful songs and amazing presentation. Thank you, Dolly!!!
I first heard this song probably in 1986, didn’t understand any English back then, still listening to this song and love it even more.
Your English has improved greatly over the last 34 years Boris. Congratulations. My Bulgarian sucks.
@@rubicon-oh9km My English definitely improved. Thanks for the compliment!
I heard this the other day in the car. I needed to hear this. It's a hard candy Christmas for many this year.
YOU CAN'T GET THROUGH THIS TIMELESS SONG WITHOUT CRYING. IT'S BEAUTIFUL ANY TIME OF THE YEAR.
There is something so wonderful and human about Dolly's voice.
so true
2020 is a rough year and love it when people have Christmas spirit already while we dealing this pandemic!
Christmas 2020 First Christmas not being with family and spent it with an Elderly neighbor and a good Christian Lady
It's been a rough year. I'm barely getting through, but I'm going to be just fine.
It’s been a tough year, but I’m gonna be just fine. I love this song, because it’s gonna be a hard candy Christmas. But we’ll get though it together.
It is rough year for everyone this year!
@@rickydavis5541 iam so sad
I know all we can do is hang on some. We have to have hope faith, that God is with us and will get us thru. Stay strong. ❤
@@janhollis8979 god will help us
Very bittersweet in many ways , still one of my favorite Christmas songs
Living legend. The best. Her voice gives me eargasms
Thank you Dolly for always reminding me of my family the way we all use to be.
Tom Bukovak brought me here. Love you Tom and Merry Christmas
Love it, forever!
Love that she mentions..OUR LORD in it..
YES, HE IS FOREVER TOO!!!!!!
God I miss you dad. It’s been a hard candy Christmas since we lost you.
Such a beautiful song! It always takes me back to my days living with Mom, and all the wonderful memories I have of our Christmases together, baking cookies, decorating her tree, shopping for gifts, and wrapping presents. So bittersweet, it always brings tears to my eyes.
August 2019, We lost Mom to Cancer. This past Christmas this song pop up and was playing and I wept so much because I miss her so much. Mom loved you and your music so much, she was the one to introduce me to Country Music. We Love You Dolly and Thank-You for being with us through all our moments in life. God Bless.
Awwwww! I'll be fine
You will.
I found this song in 2021! I didnt know I loved Dolly, but this has to be one of the most beautiful songs Ive ever heard.
This song really brings all your emotions!!!
Good
It is a beautiful song.
Same here! This song opened my eyes to the wonderfullness of Dolly. ❤
This song is my life I am barely getting through myself 😭 I
I heard this song before I was diagnosed with my illness and I realized it just really boosted my self esteem. It was like this song directly spoke to me. For three years I listened to this song while waiting to get proper treatment for my illness until my legs gave out. This was the song that gave me strength as we traveled for treatment. This song gives me strength as I get infusions of medication every few weeks to manage this illness. This song gives me strength when my pain is just too high to manage with normal means and I can't do anything but focus on Dolly's voice and these beautiful lyrics that remind me that somehow "I'll be fine".
I have this album's version on my iPod, though I do love the multi singer (actress) version. This song is from a wonderful musical and I'm glad it's graduated to not just classic musical status, but Christmas classic status.
+Jamie have a merry christmas and a happy new year jamie (from a stranger who read youre comment ) ;)
Jamie I hope by now you are finished with whatever treatments you were receiving and are now on your way to recovery! ;)
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
How are you doing now, Jan 2020?
How you holdin up?
You are wonderful in case no one told you today
Dolly Parton, you are such a beautiful, genuine and loving lady. The Queen of Country Music. We love you and thank you for all of your great songs. Keep sending us beautiful songs. Merry Christmas to and your family
I can’t believe it is Christmas Eve today
I have to listen to this beautiful song every Christmas or it's not Christmas!,..and then it's 2020, a terrible year,.....aww, I'll be fine.
Hard candy Christmas’s are the ones that I remember the most. Wish we would all get back to the true meaning of Christmas and not how many gifts we get
Dolly Parton is a very talented, but underrated person. She is evidently having a Christmas on her own in this track, when those things do not bear thinking about.
My Mom passed away just this past September 9th and now it’s the holidays…this is my theme song. I cried listening to this
Sending hugs lots of hugs
My son made a video of his dad. My husband of 40 years and had this song playing with the video. Makes me want to cry. Will never be able to hear this without thinking of him
Great song.
This is exactly what emotion I got from it. To me this isn’t a sad song it’s about getting comfortable with adjusting to celebrating the holidays alone. Almost empowering to me.
I get you. It’s about grit but with a soulful melody.
Well said.
This is my favorite Christmas song! Dolly makes everything better!
Love Dolly Parton's Hard Candy Xmas
Just discovered this song this Christmas. Captures how I'm feeling without my family.
Just heard Kelly Clarkson cover this song beautifully. Didn't want to cry today but, heck, how can you not? next year will be better for us all!
Kelly doesn't touch Dolly though.
@@rubicon-oh9km I totally agree!
Hello, how are you
What an honest, true to the heart Christmas song
One of the best Christmas albums ever recorded !!! This album was released in 1984...the year after I graduated. My Mom played it every Christmas and so have I every Christmas since. My daughter grew up listening to it and now our granddaughter will too. Thank you Kenny & Dolly for all the magical Christmas memories !
Hey, maybe I'll dye my hair
Maybe I'll move somewhere
Maybe I'll get a car
Maybe I'll drive so far
That I'll lose track
Me, I'll bounce right back
Maybe I'll sleep real late
Maybe I'll lose some weight
Maybe I'll clear my junk
Maybe I'll just get drunk on apple wine
Me, I'll be just
Fine and dandy
Lord it's like a hard candy Christmas
I'm barely getting through tomorrow
But still I won't let
Sorrow bring me way down
I'll be fine and dandy
Lord it's like a hard candy Christmas
I'm barely getting through tomorrow
But still I won't let
Sorrow get me way down
Hey, maybe I'll learn to sew
Maybe I'll just lie low
Maybe I'll hit the bars
Maybe I'll count the stars until dawn
Me, I will go on
Maybe I'll settle down
Maybe I'll just leave town
Maybe I'll have some fun
Maybe I'll meet someone
And make him mine
Me, I'll be just
Fine and dandy
Lord it's like a hard candy Christmas
I'm barely getting through tomorrow
But still I won't let
Sorrow bring me way down
I'll be fine and dandy
Lord it's like a hard candy Christmas
I'm barely getting through tomorrow
But still I won't let
Sorrow bring me way down
I'll be fine and dandy
Lord it's like a hard candy Christmas
I'm barely getting through tomorrow
But still I won't let
Sorrow bring me way down
'Cause I'll be fine
(I'll be fine)
Oh, I'll be fine
My mother and I listened to this alot while she was in the nursing home. She passed on December 12, 2003 and ever since I listen to this the whole month of December just brings back the memories I had with her and the 5 hard yrs in the NH! I know she is with my daddy and brother and sister until we meet again ! I miss her so much! My 😇
This could be the official theme song of 2020 Covid Christmas.🎄🎅 🤶 🌟
Nate you are so right......This song is everything....
Absolutely right! Where’s the vaccine, I miss broadway!
Why would even bring it up. No one came here to think about that.
@@laylaluann9541 ... I'm not sure how to respond.😅
Or you can look at the wonderful Christmas videos I make if you want to think about POSITIVE. Pun intended.
I have always felt so sad whenever I hear this song! Must be God's way of telling me something when I need it!!!!
Listening to this in mid October 2019. Having one tough month. Thanks Dolly, I'll be fine.
Karen Walton wish you all the best. Merry Christmas 🎄
I’m in October 2020 waiting for the best time of the year!❤️🎄
One year later. Hope you got through it all and best wishes. Country girls always survive ;)
I standing strong folks . . .to Christmas 2020
I was reminded of this song today at an neighborhood event. My husband has stage 4 cancer and it has spread. Not sure how much time I have left with him. Hopefully a few months at least.
He has become a shadow of the man he was. It is like he is disappearing. My best friend Tina is in Hospice with her cancer.
I do not have long with her. My dog has hip dysplasia and I think this will be his last holiday. Sounds like a bad made for tv movie, but it is real life. Trying to be strong to keep everything functioning is exhausting. This song helps somewhat.
Praying for your family and friend 😢
Praying for you, I am sorry you are going through so much. Trust in the Lord Jesus Christ, and He will always see you through.
This song meant so much to me through all my single-girl Christmases. She nailed the feeling.
MERRY💝CHRISTMAS😁you'll be fine&dandy🎄😜
This is exactly what emotion I got from it. To me this isn’t a sad song it’s about getting comfortable with adjusting to celebrating the holidays alone. Almost empowering to me.
Best version ever 2019 still listening
here from Waupun wisconsin
ORIGINAL VERSION. This was from a movie she made many years ago. Been recorded by quite a few others, but Dolly knocks it out of the ball park.
@@jeffkreuziger1984 here from Quincy,Illinois
Here in 2020 and it's still the best💕
I personally like the movie version even better. The lyrics make more sense with different voices. And best little whorehouse in texas is an immortal classic. Burt and Dolly at their peak.
I have always loved this song!
LINDA STUVER
LINDA STUVER
I've remembered this song since I was a kid. I love it. When I hear it I always get a lump in my throat
Me too. How are you
This Christmas is gonna be unbearable. I lost my Mom on July 9, 2020, and this was one of her favorite holiday tunes. We both loved Christmas so much. I’ll miss her forever and will always think of her when I hear this. ❤️
I'm so, so sorry. I don't know what to say, but I hope you find some peace and comfort these holidays. ❤❤
I hope you are doing well. We miss those people in our lives. My mother died in 2021. She is with the Lord.
My heart breaks for you. I lost my dad to cancer in 2019 and miss him terribly. I know it’s so difficult. May God console your broken heart.
I wonder how you are now my husband is very sick I know how you felt
@@terrybuckalew6874 I’m doing alright, considering. I actually lost my dad earlier this year, so I lost both parents within 18 months of each other. I’m hanging in there. I’m so sorry to hear about your husband. I hope he gets better soon.
I lost my Grandma yesterday and this was our song we'd sit in her kitchen listening to it. I can't believe you're gone Grammie I love you so much and miss you.
God bless you and your Grandmother.....
Sending healing energy ✨️
So sorry for your loss 😢🙏🏻♥️ prayers. Merry Christmas to you!! Try to smile and know your Grammie is watching over you!!🥰
Love this song. I’m tired off moving but I always bounce right back every time by the grace of God.
@Douglas_Mark okay what?
I gave a like and shared! In times like this hearing this song makes me feel better. God bless you Dolly! Hang in there 2020!
Love this...🎄🎅❤ 2021. Every year i play this... Love Ms. Dolly ty!💕💕
Much sadder after losing Kenny...
Merry Christmas to you all with love from the Anderson family. God bless you all.
Thank you Dolly for everything!!!!!!
Came out to my family a few years ago, but still dealing with the trauma of hiding myself my whole childhood. I feel very lost and dolly helps give me hope for a better tomorrow.
I was thinking of what the holidays could be like this year and remembered this song. Thank you, Dolly. You’re making 2020 more bearable one song at a time.
Yes we will this year.Have faith!
With both my parents looking down from the heavens above and not having a woman to share my love, of course I have my kids...just sometimes it's a little bit hard to keep moving forward but I'm still here. This song has been with me since I was a kid, but I'll be fine!
Hang in there--you have more than most people, believe it or not!
Keep strong.
It's amazing when you realize she didn't even write this song.
She's not only an amazing songwriter and musician, but also such an amazing singer that she can make any song her own. It's what she and Whitney both had in common.
Looooooove this song as a child and still play it TODAY! Reminds me of my dear mom who passed back in 1997. Grateful for the wonderful memories. 🙏🏿 🤗💝
I am Blind so I love listening. Thank you for sharing your gifts.
It's not Christmas until this song is playing.. Will always be my favorite Christmas song.. Dolly makes everything more amazing.. 💖
Her beautiful voice touches my soul like no other can.
I totally agree 💯
I've lost my two best friends to heaven and this is my song now.
My condolences
Amen
Dec 17th mammaw would be 96 the same year as the queen in age. Happy birthday my dear beloved mammaw 2020 6 37pm EST
sorry for you're loss!
I LOVE DOLLY AND HER MUSIC IS SPECTACULAR BUT THIS SONG IS SO UNDER RATED !! MAYBE HER BEST !!
Yes Hannah im here as well.This song reminds me of a time when Christmas and my life was so much simpler. Enjoy and Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas
Well written, sung, arranged, musicianship, and recording.
God bless Dolly. Merry Christmas to all of you!!!
Hearing Dolly sing takes me back to her guest appearances on Hannah Montana with her goddaughter Miley
Dolly is a class act. Love this one.
My favorite Christmas song!