Last month, Motley Crue released a new version of their classic power ballad “Home Sweet Home,” featuring country legend Dolly Parton. For bassist and songwriter Nikki Sixx, collaborating with Parton was a memorable experience. In a recent interview, he shared his thoughts on working with her.
Before re-recording “Home Sweet Home,” Sixx teamed up with Parton on an original track for her 2023 album, Rockstar. That song also included vocals from Judas Priest’s Rob Halford and Motley Crue guitarist John 5. Sixx described the experience of working on “Home Sweet Home” with Parton as “a career high.”
He recalled Parton expressing her love for the song’s lyrics, mentioning that it was one of her late husband Carl’s favorites. Sixx was touched when she explained the song’s meaning: “When you’re young, you want to get as far away from home as possible. You want to chase those dreams. And then once you get there, it’s the journey getting back to your roots.” He said, “No one’s ever explained my lyrics to me that clear.”
The new version of “Home Sweet Home” featuring Dolly Parton is part of Motley Crue’s upcoming compilation album, From The Beginning, set to release on September 12. A portion of the proceeds from this track will support Covenant House, which helps youth facing homelessness and other challenges.
From The Beginning will include a mix of remastered hits and new tracks. Here’s the complete tracklist:
– Live Wire
– Take Me To The Top
– Shout at the Devil [remastered – 2021]
– Looks That Kill [remastered – 2021]
– Too Young To Fall In Love [remastered – 2021]
– Smokin’ In The Boys Room [remastered – 2021]
– Home Sweet Home [remastered – 2021]
– Girls, Girls, Girls
– Wild Side
– Dr. Feelgood
– Without You
– Kickstart My Heart
– Don’t Go Away Mad (Just Go Away)
– Same Ol’ Situation (S.O.S.)
– Primal Scream
– Afraid
– Saints of Los Angeles
– The Dirt (Est. 1981)
– Dogs Of War
– Cancelled
– Home Sweet Home (feat. Dolly Parton) [Vinyl version only]
Be sure to pre-order your copy!
