9 to 5 (Dolly Parton song) 9 to 5 (Dolly Parton song) "9 to 5" is a song written and originally performed by American country music entertainer Dolly Parton for the 1980 comedy film of the same name. In addition to appearing on the film soundtrack, the song was the centerpiece of Parton's "9 to 5 and Odd Jobs" album, released in late 1980. The song was released as a single in November 1980. The song garnered Parton an Academy Award nomination and four Grammy Award nominations, winning her the awards for "Best Country Song" and "Best Country Vocal Performance, Female". For a time, the song
Theme to St. Trinian's and the soundtrack. The video consists of Girls Aloud performing the song at the end of the movie, as well as various clips of other scenes from throughout the film. Digital Spy called the song "an electro-glam-sci-fi-rock romp" and gave the song a positive review. InTheNews.co.uk, however, called it a "below-average song". The song debuted at number ninety-six on the UK Singles Chart on 5 January 2008, due to high download sales. It rose to number fifty-one a week later. The song was then removed from the iTunes Store to avoid confusion with Girls Aloud's actual single "Call the Shots",