The Right Combination • Burning the Midnight Oil

"The Right Combination • Burning the Midnight Oil" is a collaborative studio album by country music artists Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner, released on January 3, 1972. This album is part of the duo's prolific collaboration during the late 1960s and early 1970s, a period during which they recorded multiple albums together and established their status as one of country music's most successful partnerships.

The album features a blend of country and gospel tracks showcasing the harmonious blend of Parton's and Wagoner's vocals. The title track, "The Right Combination," was a notable single from the album and became one of the highlights of their partnership.

Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner were renowned for their frequent collaboration on both studio albums and live performances. Parton joined Wagoner's syndicated television program, "The Porter Wagoner Show," in 1967, which significantly boosted her career. This partnership resulted in numerous hit duets and projects.

The album's content focuses on traditional country themes, including love, heartbreak, and perseverance, which were typical of the era and the duo's body of work. The collaboration continued to solidify their place in country music history until Parton eventually embarked on a successful solo career in the mid-1970s. Their professional relationship ended in 1974, but they remained on good terms, and Parton's solo career flourished afterward.

"The Right Combination • Burning the Midnight Oil" remains a part of Dolly Parton’s extensive and diverse discography and is a testament to her early years in the music industry paired with Wagoner's established reputation.