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tive “Jolene” — a song inspired by a real-life rival for her husband’s affection — spurred a massive crowd singalong.

“I’m glad you remember ‘Jolene,’ ” Parton responded. “I’ve been trying to forget her for 50 years.”

For the most part, her between-songs commentary was good, drawing upon just the right mix of wit, self-effacing humor and insight as she addressed such topics as growing up in a family that didn’t have much money.

“We had running water — if we’d run and get it,” Parton said.

It was particularly interesting to hear the stories behind the songs. Yet Parton ended up taking it too far, chatting like Adele on a Red Bull bender, and the result was a show that seemed to contain as much talk as it did music.

Parton’s vocals were still in tiptop form as she opened the second set with the disco-flavored “Baby I’m Burning.” She also used the chance to showcase her prowess as an electric guitarist — as well as a standup comedian.

“How’d you like that acidrock guitar?” she said. “More like acid reflux in my case.”

Despite being best known as a vocalist, Parton is actually an accomplished multi-instrumentalist. She played at least nine different instruments at Shoreline, including the piano, fiddle, banjo, dulcimer and even the saxophone. It’s hard to recall ever seeing anyone else play such a wide assortment of instruments onstage.

One of the big highlights of the second set came when Parton touched upon her work with Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt, performing a gorgeous version of “Those Memories of You.” It was a great reminder of what those women accomplished together — which can be heard on the newly released three-disc set “The Complete Trio Collection” on Rhino Records.

Parton saved some of her most beloved tunes for last, sending fans home happy with stellar versions of such classics as “Two Doors Down” and “9 to 5.”