Think About Love is a 1986 compilation of previously released Dolly Parton tracks, many of which were presented in remixes or alternate takes. RCA Nashville released the album after Parton had left the label. The project was helmed by Mark Wright, an executive at RCA in Nashville at the time, and it remains unclear to what extent, if any, Parton was involved in the selection of songs or in the remixing process. The album is also unusual in that it only features one Parton original, "Do I Ever Cross Your Mind".

Think About Love
Compilation album by
ReleasedApril 15, 1986
Recorded1979–1984
GenreCountry
Length3:26
LabelRCA Nashville
Dolly Parton chronology
Collector's Series
(1985)
Think About Love
(1986)
Trio
(1987)
Singles from Think About Love
  1. "We Had It All"
    Released: August 18, 1986

Of the eight tracks, only three appear to be unaltered from their original release: "It's Such a Heartache", "Tie Our Love (In a Double Knot)" and "Even a Fool Would Let Go". The other tracks have all been modified in various ways. "Think About Love" differs dramatically from the version on Real Love with the addition of the lyric "Think about love" before the bridge, a shortened instrumental section, much louder drum overdubs and a punchier mix overall. This version is actually the single remix and is the version that was played on the radio during its chart run and released on 45, but it has never been re-released on any CD anywhere in the world. "We Had It All" is a completely different vocal take from the version on The Great Pretender. Instead of the piano being the primary instrument, this time the song is driven by an acoustic guitar. This remixed version of "We Had It All" was released as a single in the fall of 1986 and would reach number 31 on the country singles chart in the U.S.; it would be Parton's final charting single during her tenure with RCA.

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)From the albumLength
1."Think About Love" (Remix)Richard "Spady" Brannan, Tom CampbellReal Love3:20
2."It's Such a Heartache"Even Stevens, Hillary KanterReal Love3:23
3."Tie Our Love (In a Double Knot)"Jeff Silbar, John ReidReal Love3:26
4."She Don't Love You (Like I Love You)" (Remix)Jerry Butler, Calvin Carter, Curtis MayfieldThe Great Pretender3:55
5."We Had It All" (Remix)Donnie Fritts, Troy SealsThe Great Pretender3:55
6."Do I Ever Cross Your Mind?" (Remix)Dolly PartonHeartbreak Express3:52
7."I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)" (Remix)Holland–Dozier–HollandThe Great Pretender2:47
8."Even a Fool Would Let Go"Tom Snow, Kerry ChaterDolly, Dolly, Dolly3:17

Chart performance

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Chart (1986) Peak
position
US Top Country Albums (Billboard)[1] 54

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