A 1980 Dolly Parton single written for the film of the same name, a country-pop song about office workers featuring typewriter sound effects.
Composition
Nine to Five was written by Dolly Parton for the 1980 film of the same name, in which she starred opposite Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin. The song’s percussion includes Parton’s own fingernails tapping in a typewriter rhythm.
Reception
Released in late 1980, the single reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, the U.S. country chart, and the adult contemporary chart simultaneously in February 1981. The film became the second-highest-grossing release of 1980.
Legacy
The song earned two Grammy Awards at the 1982 ceremony and an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song. Nine to Five has remained one of Parton’s signature solo singles and a widely cited workplace anthem.
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