“Were the vocals mixed in a barn”: Fans poke fun at“Please, Please, Please” remix from Sabrina Carpenter ft. Dolly Parton

The internet's response to the much-anticipated remix of "Please, Please, Please," which features Sabrina Carpenter and country music legend Dolly Parton, was not at all what fans had hoped for. Unexpected duets frequently start internet discussions in the era of viral collaborations. However, social media was swiftly flooded with conflicting feelings when Carpenter and Parton collaborated to remix the song from Carpenter's emails that I am unable to transmit. In response to another admirer who questioned,

"Sabrina, I love you so much, but what is this?" a viral tweet that included a sample from the song and the question,

"Were the vocals mixed in a barn? 😭," captured the confusion of many listeners.

A series of responses ensued, ranging from incredulity to, well, quite crude remarks.

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Sabrina Carpenter and Dolly Parton’s remix of 'Please, Please, Please' has fans talking—But not for the right reasons

As the internet does best, fans immediately took to Twitter to voice their thoughts on the collaboration, and the feedback was...brutally honest. One fan, seemingly dismayed, tweeted,

“We can just forget this song exists like the Yes and remix ft Mariah… SHORT N SWEET DELUXE OUT IN A FEW HOURS,” referencing another infamous remix attempt that didn’t quite land.

Another tweet poked fun at the duet culture in the music industry,

“Yes and? Remix 2.0,” suggesting that forced collaborations rarely meet fans' expectations.

Some fans were protective towards Dolly Parton, ensuring her reputation remained untarnished despite the mixed reactions to the remix.

“Don’t you dare put dirt on Dolly’s name!!!!!!!!!” one user exclaimed, while others, like

“SHE SOUNDS LIKE A GRABDMA !/?:?” expressed their disappointment with the final product's sound.

The meme-worthy tweets didn’t stop there, with one hilariously pointing out,

“Oh Ariana, the worst collab with a legend crown has been snatched (the Mariah collab),” referring to another duet that failed to hit the mark.

In another tweet, a fan humorously compared the collaboration to a pop-culture reference:

“Beyoncé clocking Shakira for stealing her entire nachuterie board,”

followed by a video clip, cleverly noting how Sabrina’s attempt to harmonize with Dolly may have fallen short of expectations.

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The background: Remix culture and Sabrina Carpenter’s career

The original song, "Please, Please, Please," is from Sabrina Carpenter's highly acclaimed and intensely intimate 2024 Short n Sweet album. Over the years, Carpenter—a former Disney star who is now a pop sensation (classic!)—has gradually changed the style of her music. The goal of this remix, which included the renowned Dolly Parton, was obviously to bridge musical genres and generations by fusing Parton's signature country twang with Carpenter's pop-folk song.

But in today's music industry, remix culture frequently feels imposed. In an attempt to reach a larger audience, many musicians, particularly those who are rising in the charts, collaborate and remix to get attention (and numbers) on streaming services. As seen with the "Please, Please, Please" remix, this strategy can occasionally produce magical effects but can also have less-than-spectacular consequences. In this instance, fans appear to agree with critics, who oppose promoting partnerships for chart success and ignore musical compatibility.

Even though Sabrina Carpenter's career has grown significantly in recent years, this remix may not really be remembered as one of her most notable achievements. However, it's important to recognize that partnerships, especially with icons like Dolly Parton, are frequently trials—some succeed, and some miss.