It was the third of june, another sleepy, dusty, delta day i was out choppin cotton and my brother was balin hay and at dinner time we sto. My sincere regret is that i never purchased the album, merely the 45, which i still treasure. Mississippi mystery the 50yearold enigma of bobbie gentrys ode to billie joe. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. In 2000 a cd compilation called ode to bobbie gentry contained a couple of previously unreleased recordings, although they were not listed as such on the sleeve. One of these, a bobbie original called show off was an outtake from the ode to billie joe sessions. Bobbie gentry ode to billie joe lyrics genius lyrics. Bobbie gentry ode to billie joe the smothers brothers. In 2008, australian label raven records released the album on cd, paired with 1969s touch em with love. Ode to billie joe is a song written and recorded by bobbie gentry, a singersongwriter from chickasaw county, mississippi. It was covered by wendy ellison mullen, erin hay, jesper thilo finn otto hansen sextet, melveen leed and other artists. Bobbie gentry ode to billie joe 1967, vinyl discogs.
Post jobs, find pros, and collaborate commissionfree in our professional marketplace. Bobbie gentry roberta lee streeter ode to billie joe lyrics. It was the third of june, another sleepy, dusty delta day i was out choppin cotton, and my brother was balin hay and at. Its a good song that tells an intriguing story, yes but bobbie gentry s ode to billie joe is also missing a key detail. Which may explain the enduring power of her ode to billie joe. The same river where the famous and original reallife tallahatchie bridge mentioned in ode to billie joe was located. I used to steal my fathers copy of the record when i was a kid. It was the third of june, another sleepy, dusty delta day i was out c. Ode to billy joe is a 1976 american drama film with a screenplay by herman raucher, inspired by the 1967 hit song by bobbie gentry, titled 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. With this release, i once again understand why i love her so much. The mystery created by bobbie gentry in her debut single ode to billie joe cast a spell over the entire country.
Jan 01, 2008 bobbie gentry ode to billy joe 1967 smothers brothers show. Inevitably, the title track dwarfed everything else by comparison, but a greater problem was that several of the other tunes recycled variations of the ode to billie joe riff. The 5th dimensions cover takes that reading a step further, turning the song into a oneact play, with different members handling the vocals of each character in the song. In the case of bobbie gentrys ode to billie joe, we readers get a very well researched history about bobbie gentry including her reclusive way of living, the making of that hit song and then background rather than technical details about the album and then gentrys foray into directing.
I remember thinking that the family was unwittingly callous. My father bough this album ode to billy joe old to billy joe back in 1967 and this album is one that i was always looking for which i just purchased from amazon. Ode to billy joe by bobbie gentry pass the paisley. It was the third of june, another sleepy, dusty delta day i was out choppin cotton and my brother was balin hay and at dinner time we stopped and walked back to the house to eat and mama hollered out the back door, yall remember to wipe your feet. The lyrics to the bobbie gentry song ode to billie joe have mystified listeners for.
But if the details of the song are fact and bobbie gentry was in love with him, then i commend gentry for not only her poetic and musical talent but also her bravery in sharing her deeply intimate story. Industry wisdom said ode was too dark, too long, too different to get played on the radio. Save gentry herself, the world gave not much thought to billy joe. It was the third of june, another sleepy, dusty delta day i was out choppin cotton, and my brother was balin hay and at dinner time we stopped and walked back to.
Ode to billie joe is the debut studio album by american singersongwriter bobbie gentry. Cover versions of ode to billie joe written by bobbie gentry. Lucinda williams has written specifically about what she admires about ode to billie joe, which gives us a real insight into how this song has influenced her own music. Bobbie gentry sings ode to billie joe live on the andy williams. Find bobbie gentry ode to billie joe lyrics and search for bobbie gentry. Bobbie gentry it was the third of june, another sleepy, dusty delta day i was out choppin cotton, and my brother was balin hay and at dinner time we stopped. I love bobbie gentry s gritty, raw country voice on this disc.
This tale of starcrossed lovers involved in peculiar. British guitarist analyses bobbie gentry live in 1968. Of course, it is entirely possible that bobbie recorded mississippi delta first as an intended aside, then wrote and recorded ode to billy joe on a later date, and someone at capitol heard ode and said thats the one. I wrote about this song, and bobbie herself, at length last year in my post bobbie gentry and the power of mystery but today i wanted to focus on how she has inspired the songwriting of so. Mississippi mystery the 50yearold enigma of bobbie. On the rear cover there is also an emi brand beneath the capitol logo. It includes ode to billie joe one of her best known songs but my favorites are the fun titles lazy willy, bugs and nicky hoekey, with my aboslute favorite being hurry tuesdays child.
Bobbie gentrys ode to billie joe by tara murtha goodreads. Even with a suicide in the first verse, the song helped. Set to a backing of spare acoustic guitar chords and atmospheric strings, gentry s sensual, southernfried voice relates the story of two mississippi teenage lovers who share a dark secret. Reporters and fans asked bobbie gentry these questions for years. The mystery created by bobbie gentry in her debut single ode to billie joe cast a spell. Is bobbie gentrys ode to billie joe based on a true story.
The enigma of this, her best known song, is nothing. Bobbie gentry born july 27, 1944 is an american singersongwriter. Ode to billie joe by bobbie gentry on amazon music. Delta suite, local gentry, touch em with love, fancy, and patchwork probably one of my favorite albums of all time.
Bobbie gentry ode to billy joe 1967 smothers brothers show. Watch the music video and discover trivia about this classic pop song now. Bobbie gentry, if this story somehow lands in your hands, please contact me. The mystery created by bobbie gentry cast a spell over the entire. It was produced by kelly gordon and arranged by jimmie haskel and shorty rogers. Mississippi mystery the 50yearold enigma of bobbie gentry. Ode to billy joe bobbie gentry, 1967, with lyrics youtube. About ode to billie joe ode to billie joe is a song written and recorded by bobbie gentry, a singersongwriter from chickasaw county, mississippi. Its a good song that tells an intriguing story, yes but bobbie gentrys ode to billie joe is also missing a key detail. The track positions as listed on the rear cover are incorrect.
Listen online and get new recommendations, only at. Gentrys debut lp, which went to number one on the pop charts, was a promising but not wholly satisfying disc, with the singer penning all but one of the songs. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats. With her debut album, ode to billie joe, bobbie gentry knocked the beatles off the top of the charts and made herself a household name. Dec 18, 2014 tara murtha examines that song and the rest of bobbi gentrys career in ode to billie joe, the latest release in the 33 series of books. The capitol years was the first cdera compilation to make a serious attempt at summarizing bobbie gentrys remarkable recordings for capitol during the late 60s and early 70s. There is a certain smoky quality that certainly personifies bobby gentry. Get the best deals on bobbie gentry vinyl records when you shop the largest online selection at. My number and email address are at the bottom of this story. Bobbie gentry sings ode to billie joe live on the andy williams show 1971 duration.
Country music circle bobbie gentry ode to billie joe. The song ode to billy joe by bobbie gentry was a big hit for many weeks in 1967. I loved her first album, and each album thereafter. It is a wonderfully compelling book and the best ive read in the series since television. In july of 1967, capitol records released ode to billie joe, a spooky wisp of a song by an unknown artist named bobbie gentry. 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. Then bobbie gentrys cool vocals came in and, in a little over four. Appropriately enough, their performance adds a new dimension to ode. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Ode to billie joe is a song written and recorded by bobbie gentry, a singer songwriter from chickasaw county, mississippi. Aug 17, 2012 bobby gentry ode to billy joe duration.
She was a singersongwriter with a strong talent for folk narratives, but she had a husky, sexy voice and a. The details and resolution may surprise some viewers but i found it a satisfying film. Bobbie gentry fancy fantastic stereo sound1969 youtube. Was the third of june, another sleepy, dusty delta day i was out choppin cotton and my brother was balin hay. Ode to billie joe is a critically acclaimed volume in bloomsburys 33 series by tara murtha. In this particular case, mississippi delta was recorded on an earlier date than ode to billy joe. Trying to unearth the story behind the reclusive bobbie gentrys ode. The confounding, enigmatic ode to billie joe tuesday is june 3, a date memorialized in a 1967 hit by singersongwriter bobbie gentry. Since its the 3rd of june i thought wed take a walk down to tallahatchie bridge and contemplate the influence of bobbie gentrys ode to billie joe on country music and beyond. Fever and madonna sang a song and did a music video several years ago.
Listeners connect to ode to billie joe on a personal level, not a logical one. I love bobbie gentrys gritty, raw country voice on this disc. In gentrys song ode to billie joe, a hit single that knocked the. I came to love bobbie gentrys music when her big hit ode to billie joe came out. Sinead oconnor ode to billie joe bobbie gentry cover. Ode to billie joe is bobbie gentrys debut album, released in 1967. Jul 27, 2016 the 5th dimensions cover takes that reading a step further, turning the song into a oneact play, with different members handling the vocals of each character in the song. Bobbie gentry ode to billie joe 1967, scranton pressing.
Bobbie gentrys ode to billie joe 33 tara murtha on. Doesnt hurt the film has glynnis ooconnor in an early starring role and is based on the great bobbie gentry ballad. Did this boys life inspire bobbie gentrys ode to billie joe. Bobbie gentry ode to billy joe 1967 video dailymotion. Jun 03, 2016 bobbie gentry performs ode to billie joe live on the bbc in 1968. Dec 04, 2014 in the case of bobbie gentry s ode to billie joe, we readers get a very well researched history about bobbie gentry including her reclusive way of living, the making of that hit song and then background rather than technical details about the album and then gentry s foray into directing. The song ode to billie joe was written by bobbie gentry and was first recorded and released by bobbie gentry in 1967. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers. One particular song really tugs at my heartstrings and that hurry tuesday child. Mar 09, 2007 bobbie gentry sings ode to billie joe live on the andy williams show 1971 duration. Ode to billie joe singers secret life rolling stone.
Bobbie gentry performs ode to billie joe live on the bbc in 1968. If youve never heard bobbie gentrys ode to billie joe, please stop reading this and go listen to the entire thing at least once before you finish this post and before you read anything else about this song. Bobbie gentrys ode to billie joe 33 and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Cover versions of ode to billie joe written by bobbie. In keeping with the mississippi vibe, another of bobbies songs, ode to billie joe, is chosen as the bside. The enigma of this, her best known song, is nothing when compared to that of bobbie gentry in real life. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. Ode to billy joe is the epitome of simple grace and musical elegance.
In 1967 she became an overnight sensation with her release of ode to billie joe. Gentry s debut lp, which went to number one on the pop charts, was a promising but not wholly satisfying disc, with the singer penning all but one of the songs. Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about html5 video. Tara murtha examines that song and the rest of bobbi gentrys career in ode to billie joe, the latest release in the 33 series of books. Bobbie gentry grew up in mississippi near the tallahatchie river. May 31, 2016 bobbie gentry, if this story somehow lands in your hands, please contact me.
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