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Parton wrote in her own tweet, \"I was honored when my dear friend [Bary Gibb] asked me to join him for a special version of 'Words' on his new album!\"

I was honored when my dear friend @GibbBarry asked me to join him for a special version of “Words” on his new album! Listen to our version of the @BeeGees classic now ❤️ https://t.co/X84InmvOhp pic.twitter.com/e3W8ysAXlo

— Dolly Parton (@DollyParton) January 1, 2021

The original version of \"Words,\" which Gibb recorded with his late brothers and Bee Gees bandmates Robin and Maurice Gibb, peaked at No. 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 back in '68.

\"Greenfields\" features Gibb collaborating with a variety of country stars and other artists for new renditions of Bee Gees' hits, including \"Jive Talkin,\" \"I've Gotta Get a Message to You,\" Lonely Days,\" \"Too Much Heaven\" and more.

Guest artists include Parton, Olivia Newton-John, Sheryl Crow, Keith Urban, Miranda Lambert, Alison Krauss and Little Big Town.

\"Greenfields: The Gibb Brothers Songbook Vol. 1\" is available for preorder ahead of its Jan. 8 release.

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