Beyoncé's new version of "Jolene" has Joy Behar's stamp of approval.
The View co-host opened up about the song on the show's Behind the Table podcast yesterday, stating that she felt like Dolly Parton's original 1973 track was "so anti-feminist."
"I like the subject of Beyoncé taking over the lyrics. I just think that the original thing with Dolly Parton is so anti-feminist, worrying about some good-looking woman taking your man. If it's so easy to take your man, then take him! Beyoncé says, 'If you take my man, you're gonna be in a lot of trouble,' and I say, 'Go ahead, take my man, take him!'"
While Behar seems critical of Parton's beliefs, she went on to label her as "the best" and reminisced on being the first person to make Parton admit she is a feminist.
"I'm the person on the show that made Dolly Parton admit she was a feminist. I said to her, 'Are you a feminist?' and she said 'I don't think so.' And I said 'Do you think a woman should make as much as a man? Then you're a feminist.' She's the best, but I got her to admit that. She's a country star and they don't like to admit that."
Parton, who is notoriously apolitical, questioned her feminist identity on a past episode of the hit ABC daytime talk show. Behar responded, telling the "9 to 5" singer that she is an "outspoken, successful, independent woman who writes songs to empower women."
"I don't like labels, but I'm a woman and I'm very supportive of women. I love men, don't get me wrong - I've always had them in my home - but I think we all should be able to express ourselves," Parton stated.
Parton also praised Beyoncé's fresh take on the classic, taking to social media to share her take on the new spin.
"Wow, I just heard 'Jolene.' Beyoncé is giving that girl some trouble and she deserves it," Parton said on social media.
While the "Texas Hold 'Em" powerhouse reworked "Jolene" with new lyrics, her album's rendition of The Beatles' "BLACKBIIRD" is a straight cover. Using the band's original backing track, the song features Tanner Adell, Tiera Kennedy, Reyna Roberts and Brittney Spencer, who add new harmonies and backing vocals.
Cowboy Carter also features duets with Miley Cyrus, Post Malone, Willie Jones, and Shaboozey. Parton makes spoken cameos throughout the record, as do Willie Nelson and Linda Martell.
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