26/08/2026
Today, the world lost someone wonderful. I think we all thought she’d be here forever. Like for many of us, her music has an important place in my life. Not a day went by without Dolly playing in the cafe. Her beautiful vocals were a core part of The Village Groove Cafe. Her songs played on road trips in my van. Her music is part of so many wonderful memories.
I bought this Dolly til I Die T-shirt from Ginger Taylor many years ago, and it became a part of my cafe uniform. I decided to get the design tattooed, so Dolly is always with me. Once I’m finished with my Britney jacket, I was planning to make a Dolly jacket. Perhaps by cutting out the design from the now well worn t-shirt, but I don’t know if I want to cut it. Either way, a Dolly jacket feels essential to make now, given the news.
I remember hearing somewhere that Dolly has recorded herself singing every letter in every note and everything that would be needed to allow more of her music to be released. As she had written so many more songs than she was able to record. I hope that will be done in the way that honours her wishes and her memory. Dolly, the world will always love you.