Bobbie Gentry (born Roberta Lee Streeter; July 27, 1942) is a retired American singer-songwriter, who 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". Rick Hall confessed that he can kind of understand why she vanished. She was very professional and smart and really focused. Bobbie Gentry possessed the rare gift of good songwriting. 32 on the US Billboard Top 40 Easy Listening chart and No. Stream ad-free or purchase CD's and MP3s now on Amazon.com. This version gets listed here as an original Mono quite often. 4. Bobbie Gentry (born July 27, 1944) is an American singer-songwriter. The singer was Bobbie Gentry who, when the record was released in the summer of 1967, was so undocumented that DJs didn't know if she was black or white, whether the single was stripped-back. My copy has a yellow center. The album was certified gold by the RIAA on January 29, 1969.[8]. Show more. Just that one session and I regret I didnt get to go to dinner with her and talk music., Rick Hall, a producer at Muscle Shoals, produced her last single,Fancyin 1969. In 1974, a writer by the name of Morag Veljkovic questioned the singers feminist credentials, writing Didnt the tight dresses and teased-up hair contradict a bra-burning stance?, In response, Bobbie said calmly, Did you know that I took Ode to Billie Joe to Capitol, sold it, and produced the album myself? ", "Mercury Rev announce "Bobbie Gentry's The Delta Sweete Revisited" Bella Union", "Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Inducts 10 New Members", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bobbie_Gentry&oldid=1142217991, This page was last edited on 1 March 2023, at 04:16. "Let It Be Me", was released as a single in January 1969. She told the writer, though, that she had no idea why the Billie in her song had committed suicide. Time. Our choice is "Sunday Mornin'", the recent Spanky and Our Gang effort, but votes can also be cast for "Scarborough fair / Canticle" and "Less of Me", the latter a Campbell original. Sadly, the latter is under-represented here, as only her minor "Mornin' Glory" makes the cut (compared to two of Campbell's own songs and a sweet but slight duet remake of his signature song, John Hartford's "Gentle on My Mind"), but Gentry's special vocal blend with Campbell -- the pair's voices harmonize utterly delightfully -- is the real highlight of this set. The song would be her final hit. 44 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. When she came to Muscle Shoals to record, Hall revealed, she arrived in a Learjet, which Harrah had bought for her, and hada five-caratdiamond ring on her finger that just about covered her hand.. Anyone who hears the song can think what they want, but the real message of the song, if there must be a message, revolves around the nonchalant way the family talks about suicide. The duetting on a well planned program of pop hits is a natural for fast programming and top sales. My Elusive Dreams 6. Bobbie Gentry And Glen Campbell - Bobbie Gentry & Glen Campbell Tracklist Hide Credits Companies, etc. She had a lot of bad memories of the music business., According to Hall, Bobbie Gentry didnt appreciate the way things worked with record companies. Bobbie Gentry And Glen Campbell. Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell is a studio album by American singer-songwriters Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell. Preview, download or stream Bobbie Gentry And Glen Campbell by Bobbie Gentry. It also earned her a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Vocal Performance. They sit there eating their peas and apple pie and talking, without even realizing that Billie Joes girlfriend is sitting at the table, a member of the family.. 81 on the RPM Top Singles chart. Ode to Billie Joe was chosen by Rolling Stone magazine as one of the top 500 hits of all time. Not many know this, but Bobbie Gentry was an artist as well. Produced by Kelly Gordon and Al DeLory. Her disappearance got the fans wondering what in the world happened to Bobbie? Sadly, their marriage ended quickly. She also didnt like what she was getting paid and believed that she should be better compensated. She was asked in almost every interview; however, she refused time after time to reveal what was tossed. Gentle on My Mind 4. She came in, waved to us. The album spawned two hit singles and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. There was Bobby Paris, one of the producers who worked on Ode to Billie Joe, who reportedly kept photos of Bobbie with her face scratched out. 7 on the US Billboard Top 40 Easy Listening chart, No. Bobbie Gentry & Glen Campbell: CD: 20: Relationships. Add Image S2, Ep21 22 Feb. 1970 Dionne Warwick, the 5th Dimension, John Byner, Ruth Buzzi Rate referencing Bobbie Gentry & Glen Campbell (LP, Album, Stereo) ST 2928, referencing Bobbie Gentry And Glen Campbell (LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo) SM 2928, referencing Bobbie Gentry & Glen Campbell (LP, Album, Scranton Pressing) ST 2928, 8-Track Cartridge, Album, Unofficial Release. 3 on the UK Singles Chart , [10] No. She quit on her own terms. Glenn Campbell & Bobbie Gentry - My Elusive Dreams. She was also dating casino millionaire William Harrah, with whom she tied the knot later in 1969. However, she wrote the title track, and at the start of the 70sp, it reached No. Multi-market airplay and sales on tap. William was 58. Check out our glen campbell bobbie gentry selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell: November 21, 1969: The Everly Brothers - Orchestra conducted by Archie Bleyer: Apartment 21: Bobbie Gentry: June 1970: John Buck Wilkin: Away in a Manger: Bobbie Gentry: 1969, , Big Boss Man: Bobbie Gentry: February 1968: Jimmy Reed: Circle 'Round the Sun: 1 on the RPM Top Country Singles chart, No. As soon as I heard that song, I knew I wanted to produce her. Their easy camaraderie and obvious chemistry made the partnership a great success, resulting in three hit singles and a Gold album. If you find her, please tell her to call us. Volga. Summarize this article for a 10 years old. Track. Country stars such as Kacey Musgraves and Nikki Lane have credited her for inspiring them to pursue a career in music. Her duet album with Glen Campbell named Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell, as well as her 1969 record Touch 'Em With Love, both reached high acclaims. Among the flashier performances they pulled off were a Mardi Gras show with six carnival floats built on golf carts so they could move about the stage as well as a Sgt. She stayed a genuine, humble, Mississippi girl who just happened to have made it big in the industry. 11 on the U.S. cord du roy) 2. Check out Bobbie Gentry And Glen Campbell by Bobbie Gentry, Glen Campbell on Amazon Music. Bobbie Gentry & Glen Campbell 1. Because Bobbie was such a star, people couldnt accept the fact that she had just disappeared. Billboard Top Country chart and at No. "[6], The review published in Record World said, "Two country folks who recently brought their talents to town and TV and other places, get together for a little hoedown slowdown showdown. The album was reissued in the UK in 1983 by EMI's budget label mfp, under the title All I Have to Do Is Dream, featuring new cover art and a slightly re-sequenced track listing, including the duo's 1969 single "All I Have to Do Is Dream". 11 SONGS 29 MINUTES SEP 16 1968. Bobbie Gentry retired from the recording studio in 1971 and from the stage a decade later in 1981. 1968 Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell. Thomas, Shecky Greene and Skiles & Henderson Rate Host Glen strums "Guitar Man." He welcomes Bobbie Gentry who sings "And When I Die Young." Glen and Shecky Greene portray two hold up men who are dazzled by the ways of Hollywood. . Like the linepass the biscuits, please.Where else have you heard that? After her breakout success with "Ode to Billie Joe," Gentry went on recording more songs. 1. It peaked at No. Sophisticated. Seller dispatches within 5 days after receiving cleared payment. I hadnt started writing yet. Home Home; Podcasts Podcasts; Library; Cancel. The narrator in the script was never named in Bobbies song, so the name Hartley was invented by the scriptwriter. The Bobbie Gentry composition "Mornin' Glory" comes up a winner in their reading. wordlist = ['!', '$.027', '$.03', '$.054/mbf', '$.07', '$.07/cwt', '$.076', '$.09', '$.10-a-minute', '$.105', '$.12', '$.30', '$.30/mbf', '$.50', '$.65', '$.75', '$. 8 on the RPM Top Albums chart. Ode sounded like nothing else playing on the radio at that time. The lyrics read They still tell the legend of how you disappeared, how you took the money and your dignity and got the hell out.. I also love Gentry's hair on the cover - Cher meets Priscilla Presley. She shot to international fame read more View full artist profile Similar Artists Play all Jeannie C. Riley 53,761 listeners Jackie DeShannon 192,217 listeners Tammy Wynette The album was reissued in the UK in 1983 by EMI's budget label mfp, under the title All I Have to Do Is Dream, featuring new cover art and a slightly re-sequenced track listing, including the duo's 1969 single "All I Have to Do Is Dream". Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for GLEN CAMPBELL & BOBBIE GENTRY 1969 vintage POSTER ADVERT LET IT BE ME Capitol at the best online prices at eBay! A mix of covers and originals, the album solidified Campbells appeal and steered Gentry away from her more outr impulses. Were working to restore it. 6 on the country chart, and "Let It Be Me," which made it to No. Little Green Apples 3. 50 on the OCC Albums Chart. Patchwork was her last album. Campbell and Gentry had known one another for a few years, before either was famous. Artist. Her country-folk music came at just the right time, and her fame brought with it her very own TV variety series as well as a duet album with Glen Campbell. The album peaked at No. 4 on the Adult Contemporary chart. The song earned Bobbiethree Grammy Awards Best Pop Vocal Performance, Best Solo Vocal Performance, and Best New Artist. Throughout her career, Bobbie intimidated men. In June of 1972, the Tallahatchie Bridge referenced in the song collapsed after being lit on fire by unknown vandals. Gentle On My Mind. 8 on Billboards Contemporary chart. 74 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song won Bobbie three Grammy Awards, including the Best New Artist award, making her the first Country artist to ever take the prize home in this category. In November 1968, "Little Green Apples" was released as a single in Brazil, but failed to chart. The track spent four weeks at No. They excel in their blend of Campbell's hit "Gentle on My Mind" and "My Elusive Dreams". It had wonderful lyrics. This may explain the other-worldly element in her swamp-folk-country-blues; in early 1968, she made The Delta Sweete, which contained a few southern standards but also a few of her own gothic lullabies. \r\r\"Gentle on My Mind\" was written by John Hartford (1937 - 2001); the song won two 1968 Grammy Awards. I'VE done a couple of fill-ins for Denise Hylands on her show, Twang, on Triple R radio and it's a country show so I'm . Bobbie Gentry, Glen Campbell. Her second album, the woozy and surreal The Delta Sweete, featured erotically-charged songs about band rehearsals (Okolona River Bottom Band) and difficult, confusing songs with overlapping voices (Reunion). by Paul Simon, Art Garfunkel, Al DeLory producer, arrangements, conductor, This page was last edited on 31 March 2022, at 15:37. Recording Industry Association of America, "Bobbie Gentry And Glen Campbell - Mornin' Glory", "Glen Campbell And Bobbie Gentry - Little Green Apples / Scarborough Fair/Canticle", "Glen Campbell And Bobbie Gentry - Let It Be Me", "Billboard Magazine - September 28, 1968", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bobbie_Gentry_and_Glen_Campbell&oldid=1080325015, Gilbert Bcaud, Mann Curtis, Pierre Delano, Traditional; arr. 15 on the RPM Top Easy Listening Singles chart and No. Bobbie Gentry - Bobbie Gentry And Glen Campbell - Used Vinyl Record - D7350A Condition: Used "Light ring spine and edge wear. This is, however, not a Mono version of the album. Can you list the top facts and stats about Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell? The pair had already co-headlined a tour, and by its end they were regularly performing duets onstage (to the audiences delight); both were open to Capitols idea of a recorded collaboration. Glen Campbell / Bobbie Gentry: Gentle on my Mind (1968) 3:08 Play Pause Glenn Campbell & Bobbie Gentry - My Elusive Dreams 3:14 Play Pause Glen Campbell / Bobbie Gentry: Little Green Apples (1968) - Lyrics 3:14 Play Pause Less Of Me 2:11 Play Pause bobby gentry and glen campbell album 30:56 Play Pause Bobbie Gentry And Glen Campbell-Morning Glory Bradburn also revealed that Bobbie was present during the auditions for her backup dancers. 11 on the US Billboard Top LP's chart. I was like, Gracious, thats me in that song.. Released January 1969 from the album "Bobbie Gentry & Glen Campbell", it reached #14 Country, #36 Hot 100, #7 AC. It is a Stereo reissue from the '70s, the yellow label is the indicator of that. I'VE done a couple of fill-ins for Denise Hylands on her show, Twang, on Triple R radio and it's a country show so I'm having trouble getting both kinds - country and western - out of my head. 0 Like. It contains some of the smoothest vocal performances ever laid down by either Gentry or Campbell and, knowing the character of each, perhaps a hint of rebellion spiking its saccharine. Sheila B, a DJ from New York, said that in her opinion, Gentrys songs and style were difficult to pin down. This confused the music industry, and the fact that she looked like a Greek goddess made her even more of an enigma. The album was reissued in the UK in 1983 by EMI's budget label mfp, under the title All I Have to Do Is Dream, featuring new cover art and a slightly re-sequenced track listing, including the duo's 1969 single "All I Have to Do Is Dream". Our choice is "Sunday Mornin'", the recent Spanky and Our Gang effort, but votes can also be cast for "Scarborough fair / Canticle" and "Less of Me", the latter a Campbell original. The LP \"Bobbie Gentry \u0026 Glen Campbell\" was released in September, 1968; recorded that same year at Capitol Recording Studio, Hollywood, CA. 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