Gentry s last single came in 1978, and then she more. Even with a suicide in the first verse, the song helped. Live at the bbc the first release of bobbie gentry s live bbc recordings bobbie gentry fans have an extra special reason to look forward to record store day this year thanks to the firstever release of tracks gentry recorded while hosting her landmark television show on the bbc. See more ideas about bobbie gentry, singer and country music. Jim stafford, former husband of ode to billie joe song weaver bobbie gentry, tentatively goes on the record in his first conversation in decades committed to the mysterious mississippi delta.
Subscribe for clips on new releases and other exclu. Born in chickasaw county, she is remembered for her southern themed narrative songs including her classic recordings fancy and her debut single ode to billie joe which became a u. Donovan young but growing performed on the bobbie gentry show by choungui. Oct 10, 2016 jim stafford, former husband of ode to billie joe song weaver bobbie gentry, tentatively goes on the record in his first conversation in decades committed to the mysterious mississippi delta. After her breakthrough smash, ode to billy joe, with its haunted guitar figure and cipher meaning, the mississippi singersongwriter became the embodiment of backwoods in the eyes of the american public. Bobbie lee gentry is a retired american singersongwriter who was one of the first female. Delta suite, local gentry, touch em with love, fancy, and patchwork probably one of my favorite albums of all time. I loved her first album, and each album thereafter. Bobbie gentry born july 27, 1944 is an american singersongwriter. Out of all 11 songs on the cd i only recognize one song ode to billie joe. I know that bobbie gentry was the original artist that released this song but many other country artists have also covered this song. Jim stafford breaks silence on breathtaking song weaver bobbie gentry. Her grandmother traded a milk cow for a piano so bobbie could. Documenting our search for mississippi entertainer roberta lee streeter aka.
That song, about a mysterious occurrence on the tallahatchie bridge, was the no. Even though the delta sweete produced no big hits, capitol was keen for gentry to keep recording in order to capitalize on ode to billie joes success. Gentry rose to international fame with her intriguing southern gothic narrative ode to billie joe in 1967. Her 1967 song ode to billie joe was a massive pop and country hit and has been covered by many different artists.
My number and email address are at the bottom of this story. Live at the bbc the first release of bobbie gentrys live bbc recordings bobbie gentry fans have an extra special reason to look forward to record store day this year thanks to the firstever release of tracks gentry recorded while hosting her landmark television show on the bbc. The long awaited album by mercury rev bobbie gentry s the delta sweete revisited, is released today via bella union and partisan records on cd, vinyl and digital. The confounding, enigmatic ode to billie joe june 3, 2014 tuesday is june 3, a date memorialized in a 1967 hit by singersongwriter bobbie gentry. Website on the singer, songwriter and musician bobbie gentry, author of the enigmatic ode to billie joe ode to billie joe live 1971 bobbie gentry 4.
Bobbies first series at the bbc began on th of july 1968, and was an instant success, titled simply bobbie gentry it had the slightly long winded albeit accurate. What followed was local gentry, featuring bobbie looking stunning in a tight, red suit on the cover. Bobbie gentry had been hustling in the music business for a decade when, on new years eve 1967, she decided to quit her gigs and do everything she could to get a songwriting deal. Gentry had a successful las vegas residency and was the host of her own cbs variety show, the bobbie gentry happiness hour. Check out the very best of bobbie gentry by bobbie gentry on amazon music.
Singersongwriter jill sobule teaches her musician friends and you how to play her songs new, old, and covers. Jim stafford breaks silence on breathtaking song weaver bobbie. The album is a reimagining of bobbie gentry s 1968 masterpiece and features an incredible gust list of guest vocalists including hope sandoval mazzy star, norah jones, margo price, phoebe bridgers, lucinda williams, vashti. The album is a reimagining of bobbie gentrys 1968 masterpiece and features an incredible gust list of guest vocalists including hope sandoval mazzy star, norah jones, margo price, phoebe bridgers, lucinda williams, vashti bunyan, rachel goswell slowdive, l. All the singles and albums of bobbie gentry, peak chart positions, career stats, weekbyweek chart runs and latest news. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. She was born july 27, 1942, in chickasaw county, mississippi, usa. The french single 45 cover of bobbie gentry s ode to billie joe, reaching no. It hardly sold at all but has since become a favorite of collectors and musicians. Fancy is a wild ride through all the contradictions that are bobbie gentry.
Dec 18, 2015 recent images of bobbie gentry bobbie gentry, a photo likely taken from the same session that. She learned to play piano by watching the church pianist. Where is bobbie gentry living now and why did she step way back from the spotlight. Country singersongwriter bobbie gentry was born roberta lee streeter on july 27, 1944 in chickasaw county, mississippi.
Bobbie lee gentry is a retired american singersongwriter who was one of the first female artists to compose and produce her own material. The bobbie gentry show uk tv show 1968 full episode part 1. Jim stafford breaks silence on breathtaking song weaver. Biography bobbie gentry was one of the first female musicians who wrote, produced and even published her own music.
The very best of bobbie gentry by bobbie gentry on amazon. Back in 1967, bobbie gentry sang a haunting ode to young love and sad endings in the deep south called ode to billie joe. July 27, 1942 is a retired american singersongwriter who was one of the first female artists to compose and produce her own material gentry rose to international fame in 1967 with her southern gothic narrative ode to billie joe. The first major retrospective box set commemorating the enduring legacy of bobbie gentry will be released by universal music on 21 september. Bobbie gentry s the delta sweete gets a muchbelated tribute scott simon discusses a starstudded reimagining of gentry s 1968 cult classic with two of its contributors, country artist margo. Scrobble songs to get recommendations on tracks, albums, and artists youll love. Note that the track sequence on the cover is different from that on the label.
To reduce her contributions to just one song is a huge underestimation of her talent and her role as a trailblazer, as one of the first female musicians who wrote, produced and even published her own music. Bobbie gentry s famous song about the legend of the tallahatchie bridge is brought to life in a story about young love on the mississippi delta in the early 1950s, in which the longheld, mystifying secrets of the bridge are revealed. Gentry effectively retired from the studio in 1971, from the stage in 1981 and hasnt done an interview in 30odd years. Ode to billie joe is the debut solo studio album by bobbie gentry. The girl from chickasaw county is an 8cd collection.
The hosts go deep with each artist about their life and music but also know how to have some fun with games like flip cup. She practicly hypnotizes me with her voice and face, with that guitar, so simple, so effective. Bobbie gentry who has been mysteriously reclusive since. Unique countrypop singer of the 1960s and 70s who remains famous for her mysterious, bluesy ballad ode to billie joe. She shot to international fame in the summer of 1967 with the quirky and intriguing ode to billie joe, written by gentry and sung in her warm, captivating style. Singer bobbie gentry released her first single in 1967 the ballad ode to billie joe. Friends of glen the glen campbell facebook group 23,455 views. Bobbies third album local gentry was her second release of 1968. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Click on the song titles above for lyrics and songwriting credits. Please share photos, videos, and articles related to her. With bobbie gentry, pans people, the tears of joy, robert arditti. Find highquality bobbie gentry stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images.
Complete your bobbie gentry and glen campbell collection. Bobbie gentry was so much more than ode to billie joe though. November 14, 2018 the psychrock bands ambitious recreation of bobbie. Find similar artists to bobbie gentry and discover new music. In the 1990s there were stories of bobbie gentry recording some christiangospel songs. Bobbie gentrys the delta sweete gets a muchbelated. Box set celebrates bobbie gentry, the girl from chickasaw. July 14, 2017 fifty years ago, singersongwriter bobbie gentry released a. Bobbie gentry, if this story somehow lands in your hands, please contact me. July 27, 1942 is an american singersongwriter who was one of the first female artists to compose and produce her own material.
First listen and interview with the producer of bobbie gentry. Ill never fall in love again by original broadway cast of promises, promises ft. Jun 03, 2014 the confounding, enigmatic ode to billie joe tuesday is june 3, a date memorialized in a 1967 hit by singersongwriter bobbie gentry. First listen and interview with the producer of bobbie. Rare linda ronstadt 1970s interview talks about the eagles duration. Bobbie gentry was one of the first female musicians who wrote, produced and even published her own music. Bobbie gentry website on the singer, songwriter and. Glen campbell bobbie gentry jan 29, 1969 little green apples duration. So whatever happened to the singer of ode to billie joe. The quality of bobbies songwriting remained exceptional with the sinister eroticism of album opener sweet peony, the chilled out high of sittin pretty and the comic small town intrigue of ace insurance man, but the albums highlights are arguably two songs. A facebook group dedicated to singersongwriter bobbie gentry. During a midmorning radio interview weeks later with wwj newsradio 950 in detroit plugging a show at dbs club in the hyatt regency, stafford was.
Jun 30, 2015 bobbie gentry had a single that sold over 3 million copies. With this release, i once again understand why i love her so much. Gentry said in a november 1967 interview that it was the question most asked of her. Sep 21, 2018 bobbie gentry born july 27, 1944 is an american singersongwriter. Bobbie s first series at the bbc began on th of july 1968, and was an instant success, titled simply bobbie gentry it had the slightly long winded albeit accurate. Unsurprisingly, due to its closeness to the delta sweete, there were less original songs on the album, with gentry only writing four of. Bobbie gentry is certainly a great vocaltalent whos versions onboard of songs such as dusty springfields son of a preacher man the nashville teens tobacco road and a couple of beatles tracks the fool on the hill and eleanor rigby along with elviss song in the ghetto make this a pretty enjoyable album to listen too. Listen online and get new recommendations, only at. Find bobbie gentry ode to billie joe lyrics and search for bobbie gentry. Keystonehulton archivegetty images back in 1967, bobbie gentry sang a haunting ode to young love and sad endings in the deep south called ode to billie joe. Bobbie gentry host her own tvshow on bbc in london. Youtube why bobbie gentry vanished fancy singers secret history duration. Family reunion, listen to em talk, listen to em talk, talk gonna tear you up, girl, gonna get a switchin better tell your cousin that youre sorry that you hit her. Gentry rose to international fame in 1967 with her southern gothic narrative ode to billie joe.
She went on to release six albums under her own name and one collaborative 1968 album with labelmate glen campbell. Despite the puzzle of bobbie gentry s current location being solved, journalists from all over are still clamoring for that highly coveted yet extremely and tactfully avoided oneonone interview. She was born roberta lee streeter to portuguese parents in chickasaw county, mississippi. Gentry grew up in poverty on her grandparents farm after her parents divorced when she was a little girl. May 31, 2016 bobbie gentry, if this story somehow lands in your hands, please contact me.
It was produced by kelly gordon and arranged by jimmie haskell and shorty rogers. Bobbie gentrys the delta sweete gets a muchbelated tribute. A generation is about to be introduced to the mississippi delta singer with the release of an 8cd box set of her music. Juli 1942 als roberta lee streeter im chickasaw county, mississippi ist. Bobbie gentry ode to billie joe lyrics and tracklist genius. New songs added every few days leading up to the release of jills new album, california years, on april 14, 2009. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Bobbie gentry full official chart history official. She shot to international fame in the summer of 1967 with the quirky and intriguing ode to billie joe, written by gentry and sung in.
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