NEW YORK (AP) – Dolly Parton has been singing about everyday office workers working from “9 to 5” for more than 40 years, but now the country’s icon speaks of entrepreneurs working “from 5 to 9” to pursue their dreams after hours.
The success of the 80s Grammy-winning legend has been turned upside down by Squarespace – A company that helps users build and host their own websites – for a Super Bowl announcement that premieres Tuesday. Oscar winner Damien Chazelle, of the fame of “La La Land” directed the spot.
“Over the years, many people have wanted to change the lyrics to suit certain things they are doing. I really thought it was a wonderful thing, especially for Squarespace. They are as interesting to people as they are to new entrepreneurs who work after hours to start their own businesses, ”said Parton. “The ‘5 to 9’ seemed like a perfect thing when they released it.”
Parton uses Squarespace to create a website for her new perfume, DollyFragrance.com.
The singer, who is also an actor, producer, humanitarian and more, said she can relate to employers who work throughout the day to meet their goals.
“So I work 365 (days a year). I always work from 5 to 9, from 9 to 5. I work every hour of the night and day, ”he said. “Whatever you have to do, you have to do it, for as many hours as you need.”
In an interview with The Associated Press, Parton talked about switching from “9 to 5,” which is part of this year’s Super Bowl, giving $ 1 million to coronavirus research. and remembering his brother Randy Parton, who died last month. Responses have been edited for more information and clarity.
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AP: Are you excited to be a part of this year’s Super Bowl?
Parton: I have been asked several times to be a part of it. It’s always such a big commitment. I’ve always made some chicken. I know it’s just a big commitment. If you do it right, you do it right. If you do it wrong, you do it wrong in front of all these people. It seemed like the perfect way to do it.
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AP: What was it like to write “9 to 5” more than 40 years ago?
Parton: This song stays so true to the people who come out: you get up in the morning, you swing in the kitchen, you pour coffee, you try to put your ass in, you try to get up and start working knowing you have to. I am very happy. This is the 40th anniversary of “9 to 5” since the movie came out. We’re celebrating, so it couldn’t have happened at a better time.
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AP: You donated a million dollars to coronavirus research; what forced you to do it?
Parton: Well, I follow my heart. I am a person of faith and I pray whenever God leads me in the right direction and lets me know what I need to do. When the pandemic first hit, that was my first thought, “I need to do something to try to help find a vaccine.” I just did some research with the people at Vanderbilt (University): they are wonderful people, they have been so good over the years with my people in times of illness and all that. I just wondered if I could give a million dollars to research into a vaccine.
I get a lot more credit than I deserve, but I was just happy to be a part of it all.
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AP: Did you get your shot?
Parton: No. I won’t get mine until there are more people getting theirs. I don’t want it to look like I’m skipping the line just because I gave money. It makes me very funny. But I will get mine, but I hope. I’m at the age where I could have legally gotten mine last week. I turned 75 years old. I was going to do it on my birthday and I thought, “No, don’t do it.” You will feel like you are doing a program. No work of mine is really like that. I didn’t do it for a show. I will get mine. I want it. I will get it. When I get it, I’ll probably do it on camera so people know and I’ll tell them the truth, if I have symptoms and all that. We hope you encourage people. I won’t skip the line just so I can.
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AP: How do you feel at 75?
Parton: Well, I plan to be a lot longer. I have no plans to slow down because the number says it should be. I ignore it. Every day I wake up with new dreams. I try to make the most of all the years I’ve lived. I’ve been doing it since I was little. I will do it until I stay. Hopefully not soon.
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AP: Your brother Randy recently died of cancer. How can you stand it?
Parton: Well, we’re heartbroken. We loved him so much. He fought very hard over the last year. Randy was a wonderful, entertaining artist. I was very loved. He was one of my younger brothers. Last year I lost my little brother, at about the same time of year. This was really a double whammy for all of us. There’s a certain kind of peace that comes from knowing he’s at peace and suffering, and we didn’t like that. It is much loved. Just turn with a hole in your heart and a knot in your stomach. Just think about it, love it, try to keep your precious memories. We must continue. We are a close family, so we support each other.