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   Who is Bobbie Gentry?

   • Bobbie Gentry (born Roberta Lee Streeter; July 27, 1942) is a retired American singer-songwriter. She was one of the first female artists in America to compose and produce her own material. Gentry rose to international fame in 1967 with her Southern Gothic narrative "Ode to Billie Joe".

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   Is Bobbie Gentry a Hall of Famer?

   • In February 2019, Mercury Rev released Bobbie Gentry's the Delta Sweete Revisited, which was called a "reimagining of Bobbie Gentry's forgotten masterpiece". In 2020, she was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. ^ a b Murtha, Tara (2015). Ode to Billie Joe. New York: Bloomsbury. p. 25. ISBN 978-1-62356-964-8.

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   What is 'Ode to Billie Joe' by Bobbie Gentry about?

   • The mystery created by Bobbie Gentry in her debut single “Ode To Billie Joe” cast a spell over the entire country. Set to a backing of spare acoustic guitar chords and atmospheric strings, Gentry’s sensual, Southern-fried voice relates the story of two Mississippi teenage lovers who share a dark secret that eventually leads to the boy’s suicide.

   The Story Behind Bobbie Gentry's "Ode to Billie Joe"

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   Why did Bobbie Gentry sing 'Ode to Billie Joe'?

   • From its title alone, “Ode To Billie Joe” – which she included on the very first demo she presented to Capitol Records, in 1967 – sounds like it’ll be a he’s-so-fine celebration of young love. Instead, Bobbie Gentry drew the listener in to an existential experience of grief.

   Why Bobbie Gentry Is So Much More Than ‘Ode To Billie Joe’

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   Bobbie Gentry (born Roberta Lee Streeter; July 27, 1942) [1] is a retired American singer-songwriter. She was one of the first female artists in America to compose and produce her own material. [2] [3] Gentry rose to international fame in 1967 with her Southern Gothic narrative "Ode to Billie Joe". [4] .

4. www.tennessean.com › story › entertainmentWhat happened to singer Bobbie Gentry? - The Tennessean

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   Sep 19, 2019 · Hall, 84, was vacationing on the Gulf Coast but said he was happy to talk about Bobbie Gentry. Hall produced her last hit, “Fancy” in 1969.

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   Aug 21, 2017 · How Bobbie Gentry, the multi-talented artist behind enigmatic 1967 smash "Ode to Billie Joe," set a trailblazing example of feminism in pop.

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   Jul 27, 2020 · Bobbie Gentry is a retired American singer-songwriter. She found fame in 1967 with her song 'Ode to Billie Joe'. The song spent four weeks at number one in the US, and won several Grammy Awards.

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   Jul 27, 2013 · The mystery created by Bobbie Gentry in her debut single “Ode To Billie Joe” cast a spell over the entire country. Set to a backing of spare acoustic guitar chords and atmospheric strings, Gentry’s sensual, Southern-fried voice relates the story of two Mississippi teenage lovers who share a dark secret that eventually leads to the boy’s ...

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    Jun 3, 2021 · Bobbie Gentry captivated the entire country in 1967 with a southern tale to rival William Faulkner. She sang of a Mississippi family sitting around the dinner table.

11. www.udiscovermusic.com › stories › bobbie-gentryWhy Bobbie Gentry Is So Much More Than ‘Ode To Billie Joe’

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    Jul 27, 2023 · Leader of the pack. A female singer-songwriter (which was rare enough in itself), she was unique in her narrative palate. From its title alone, “Ode To Billie Joe” – which she included on the...