Scrobble songs to get recommendations on tracks, albums, and artists youll love. The discography of american singersongwriter bobbie gentry consists of seven studio albums. Ode to billie joe is the debut solo studio album by bobbie gentry. Bobbie gentrys songs stream online music songs listen. Clint eastwood and jayne mansfield arriving in san francisco for the barbary coast fandango, an old west themed festival, photos by bob campbell. It was produced by kelly gordon and arranged by jimmie haskell and shorty rogers.
Gentrys followup albums, the delta sweete and local gentry, both produced by gordon, were issued in 1968. Bobbie gentry patchwork and fancy 2album cd new sealed raven. And, yes, it is the same place an article in the washington post loosely referred to in a june 2 article about a twohour. Bobbie gentry host her own tvshow on bbc in london. Patchwork was infact bobbies first collection of entirely selfwritten and produced material. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Bestknown for her crossover smash ode to billie joe, she was one of the first female country artists to write and produ. She was born july 27, 1942, in chickasaw county, mississippi, usa. For the singersongwriter obviously seemed to have much left to give, composing or cocomposing all dozen tracks as well as producing the record herself. But i cant get back by bobbie gentry from patchwork. One of the first major country crossover artists, bobbie gentry became an overnight sensation with her massive 1967 hit single, the hauntingly enigmatic ode to billie joe. My number and email address are at the bottom of this story.
Additionally she could play guitar with an immediately. Mary gauthiers mercy now, from a british traditional to a bobbie gentry classic, these are the songs. Of course, any new addition to the bailey discography is an exciting. It was released on april 26, 1971, by capitol records in 2007, australian label raven records released the album on cd for the first time, paired with 1970s fancy. Her 1967 song ode to billie joe was a massive pop and country hit and has been covered by many different artists. She went on to release six albums under her own name and one collaborative 1968 album with labelmate glen campbell. Check out patchwork by bobbie gentry on amazon music. While patchwork is not bobbie gentry at the peak of her powers, its nonetheless mysterious that this would be her last album, although a few singles did follow in the 1970s. Gentry went on to win three grammy awards that year, including best vocal performance by a female, and best new artist.
By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. She shot to international fame in the summer of 1967 with the quirky and intriguing ode to billie joe, written by. Just as viewers in 1990 asked who killed laura palmer, listeners in 1967 debated what the narrator and billie joe mcallister. Delta suite, local gentry, touch em with love, fancy, and patchwork probably one of my favorite albums of all time. Albums include ode to billie joe, the delta sweete, and ode to billie joe mississippi delta. Bobbie gentrys ode to billie joe was the twin peaks of its time. Released in 1971, patchwork is the only bobbie gentry album where shes given full credit as producer of every song. In april 1971, gentry released her seventh studio album, patchwork, which would become her final album. Bobbie gentry became a star with her ballad, ode to billie joe which had actually been the bside of her debut single, mississippi delta. Join facebook to connect with bobbie gentry and others you may know. So, gentry artfully connects three choice beatles songs with elements of her past in the deep south. Patchwork by bobbie gentry on amazon music unlimited.
Bobbie gentry read more about this and other grammys news at grammy. Listen to your favorite songs from the very best of bobbie gentry by bobbie gentry now. Bobbie gentry remains one of the most interesting and underappreciated artists to emerge out of nashville during the late 60s. Find similar artists to bobbie gentry and discover new music. Roberta lee streeter born july 27, 1944, professionally known as bobbie gentry, is an american former singersongwriter notable as one of the first female country artists to compose and produce her own material. See more ideas about bobbie gentry, singer and country music. Listen to your favorite songs from patchwork by bobbie gentry now. People think they know what happened to bobbie gentry. Patchwork, an album by bobbie gentry on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. I came to love bobbie gentrys music when her big hit ode to billie joe came out. Bobbie gentrys albums compiled for new box set eightdisc set the girl from chickasaw county includes ode to billie joe singers studio albums, plus more than 75 unreleased recordings. Bobbie gentry local gentry lyrics and tracklist genius.
Bobbie gentrys ode to billie joe eclipsed her career. The very best of bobbie gentry by bobbie gentry on amazon. Bobbie gentry live at the bbc 2018, 180 gram, vinyl discogs. Bobbie gentry ode to billie joetouch em with love new.
November 28, 1920 april 2, 1989 and robert harrison streeter november 29, 1916 march 18, 2009. She was born roberta lee streeter to portuguese parents in chickasaw county, mississippi. Her songs typically drew on her mississippi roots to compose vignettes of the southern united states. When im walking hand in hand with you ive got my yellow parasol, rivits colored blue shiny patent leather shoes, brand new nothing but my. Down in louisiana down in cajun land folks got something goin goes something like folks come an gitcha tootsie i wants to ttie ya puppetame me gonna dig ya on a scoobydoo gonna gitcha ona scubadie ooh boogaboo you you ooh boogaboo you, little boy get hip to the consultation of the. Patchwork is the seventh and final studio album by american singersongwriter bobbie gentry. Bobbie gentrys albums compiled for new box set rolling. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile. Her parents divorced shortly after her birth, her mother moved to california and she was raised on a farm in chickasaw county by her paternal. Here are fourteen songs about love, werewolves, institutionalized english gentry. A shame, as the country singers second album is a lost masterpiece dorian lynskey.
Shop for vinyl, cds and more from bobbie gentry at the discogs. From james brown to etta james, jimi hendrix to patsy cline, here are the tracks that lit up the decade. Find bobbie gentry discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Bobbie gentry born july 27, 1944 is an american singersongwriter.
Bobbie gentry had a monster hit on her hands, and capitol records had its newest superstar. See more ideas about bobbie gentry, singer and female singers. Get the best deals on music album cds bobbie gentry when you shop the largest online selection at. With bobbie gentry, pans people, the tears of joy, robert arditti. Ode to billy joe soundtrack rerecording bobbie gentry. Join napster and access fulllength songs on your phone, computer or home audio device.
Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. In spring 2009, robert beatty three legged race, hair police traveled as a. Includes three tracks from nowhere else in the cabaret voltaire discography. Bobbie lee gentry is an american singersongwriter who was one of the first female artists to compose and produce her own material. Get all the lyrics to songs on local gentry and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. Sultry and sexy yet obviously whipsmart, the smokyvoiced gentry was also one of the first female country artists to write and produce her own music. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. I loved her first album, and each album thereafter.
Bobbie gentry, if this story somehow lands in your hands, please contact me. Music profile for bobbie gentry, born 27 july 1944. Bobbie gentry ode to billie joe lyrics and tracklist. The album was also made available for digital download the same year. This was bobbie gentrys second solo album of 1968 and her third theme set built around her childhood memories, and she was obviously running out of original songs. 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. Like everything that happens when bobbies in charge, its theatrical.
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