New Harvest First — Gathering Rar

: The project was specifically designed to appeal to the pop charts , moving beyond the strict confines of traditional country music.

: It marked her first major effort recorded after her professional split from Porter Wagoner, giving her full control over her sound and direction. New Harvest First Gathering rar

: The opening track, "Light of a Clear Blue Morning," serves as a "defiant anthem" that reflects her joy and relief at gaining artistic freedom. : The project was specifically designed to appeal

Watch this 1977 interview where Dolly Parton provides track-by-track insights and explanations for the album: "Light of a Clear Blue Morning