Love Is Like a Butterfly is the sixteenth studio album by Dolly Parton, released in 1974 by RCA Victor. The album was produced by Bob Ferguson and recorded at RCA Studio B in Nashville, Tennessee.
The album's title comes from the eponymous song, which became a hit on the country music charts, reaching number 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. The song was written by Parton and has become one of her most iconic compositions.
The album includes a mix of original songs by Parton and covers of other artists. Although it did not achieve the same commercial success as some of her earlier works, it solidified her reputation as one of the most talented songwriters in country music during the 1970s.