What was thrown off the bridge really isnt that important, she insisted. It peaked at No. Little Green Apples. uDiscover Music is operated by Universal Music Group (UMG). Bobbie wrote, produced, and designed her sets and costumes. Less of Me 2. Corduroy (Fr. Gentry made history by becoming the first ever female singer-songwriter to serve as the host of many network television shows. 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. 1 in England But I wasnt around her any more than that. The catalog number is the same as the Mono issue from 1968. After Bobbie returned to Vegas, she dedicated a spot in her shows to Elvis and would go on stage dressed in tribute to him. Because the bridge was just about 20 feet above the water, it was unlikely that anyone could have committed suicide by jumping from that height. Gentle on My Mind 4. 1968 Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell. 50 on the OCC Albums Chart. Listening to the lyrics, the song seems autobiographical. Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell released a duet version in 1969. William was 58. 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. Their version reached No. Check out Bobbie Gentry And Glen Campbell by Bobbie Gentry, Glen Campbell on Amazon Music. She quit on her own terms. Glen re-recorded two of his own compositions as well as a charming but slight remake of one of his signature songs, John Hartfords Gentle on My Mind. Glen Campbell's performance of the song had been played on the radio more than 5 million times. Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell is a studio album by American singer-songwriters Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell. She found it harder to pull herself completely from its easy-listening quicksand, and none of her subsequent albums fully revisited The Delta Sweetes ambition. I can't find a U.S. copy like mine. The movies trailer promised that it would show you precisely what the song didnt tell you. She was very professional and smart and really focused. 364 Apart from her hypnotizing voice and intriguing lyrics, Bobbies style and appearance also boosted her already growing reputation. Bobbie Gentry would soon become a regular guest on Glen Campbell's genial television variety show, where her pantsuited, beehived country-pop bombshell image belied her delicate, sweet voice and smart, blues-tinged songwriting. 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.. 6 in Sweden ( Radio Sweden ), [19] and No. The album peaked at No. The album's first single, "Mornin' Glory", was released in October 1968. Mornin Glory, which Gentry had originally recorded on The Delta Sweete, lost its former paranoid edge and, instead, became a paean to intimacy with Campbell. 8. 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. Bobbie was talented; there was no doubt about it. A mix of covers and originals,. 2. In the film, Billie Joe throws himself off the bridge due to guilt. 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. She told the writer, though, that she had no idea why the Billie in her song had committed suicide. Upon graduating high school, Bobbie flew to Las Vegas, where she worked as a dancer and singer. The album spawned two hit singles and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. But that resonates with 99 percent of the people from the South, he added. In Canada, they peaked at No. from the Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour 1969..timeless classic song for weddings & slow dances He backed up his claim by saying that she never wrote another song that was as huge and successful (even though, neither did he). It was released on September 16, 1968, by Capitol Records. Apart from singing and songwriting, Bobbie painted pictures that sold for $20,000 a piece. "[5], Cashbox also published a review on September 28, which said, "Capitol has combined the talents of its two top pop/country artists and the result is sure to be a profitable sales future. Smith popularised Apples but I love this maudlin, half-hearted version. After this, she became one of Vegas' most bankable artists. Glen Campbell / Bobbie Gentry: Gentle on my Mind (1968) 3:08. Women Wearing Boots [11,000 covers to die for] . It had wonderful lyrics. It was released on September 16, 1968, by Capitol Records . Artist. Her look also dramatically shifted. In 1968 America, with the ongoing Vietnam war and the assassinations of Martin Luther King and Robert Kennedy, perhaps Campbell and Gentry were disorientated like the rest of the population, far from convinced that everything was alright. I was expecting this Southern, backwoods, Delta woman. mine is the standard black capitol label with the color ring around it if you guys have different that what is on here please take the time to put up to show that there is other version, mine has yellow label with pink and black target logo, made by electrical & musical industries, limited in Gt Britain. Bobbie Gentry, Glen Campbell. I was branching out in my own head for the first time, Jimmie added. 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". 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. 85 on the RPM Top Singles chart. For the latest music news and exclusive features, check out uDiscover Music. Bobbies family didnt have electricity, but they did have music. A mix of covers and originals, the album solidified Campbells appeal and steered Gentry away from her more outr impulses. https://www.cvinyl.com/labelguides/capitol.php. The LP "Bobbie Gentry & Glen Campbell" was released in September, 1968; recorded that same year at Capitol Recording Studio, Hollywood, CA. Their easy camaraderie and obvious chemistry made the partnership a great success, resulting in three hit singles and a Gold album. Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell is a studio album by American singer-songwriters Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell. The album spawned two hit singles and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. Then once I saw a picture of her, I really wanted to work with her, he revealed, laughing. Page 82", "Ode to Billy Joe movie review (1976) | Roger Ebert", "Ode to Billy Joe (Soundtrack re-recording) Bobbie Gentry", "Whatever happened to Bobbie Gentry? Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. To our best knowledge, Bobbie is alive and well. Gentry toured briefly with Campbell and performed on a number of American and British television programs and specials. 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: 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). Finally, Hall said he tried his best to talk to her but she simply wont accept calls.. Ode stood proud as number one for four consecutive weeks. In June of 1972, the Tallahatchie Bridge referenced in the song collapsed after being lit on fire by unknown vandals. In Canada the single peaked at No. Gentry had two hits with Glen Campbell: "All I Have to Do Is Dream," which reached No. To her fans dismay, she hasnt done anything, not even an interview, in four decades. Even though she was finally given production credit on her album (something many artists didnt get at the time) Patchwork didnt sell very well. included in: Ode to Billy Joe / Bobbie Gentry & Glenn Campbell by Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell The Girl From Chickasaw County: The Complete Capitol Masters by . It is a Stereo reissue from the '70s, the yellow label is the indicator of that. The album spawned two hit singles and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. 6 on the Country chart, andLet It Be Me,which reached No. Sell now Shop with confidence eBay Money Back Guarantee Get the item you ordered or get your money back. Then her label, Capitol, paired her with the biggest-selling country star of the day, Glen Campbell, who by this time was approaching pop-star status. Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell is a studio album by American singer-songwriters Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell. 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.. 1 on the RPM Top Country Singles chart, No. I can sort of understand why she quit music and went into seclusion, he noted. Little Green Apples 3. The career-spanning Bobbie Gentry 8CD box set, The Girl From Chickasaw County, can be bought here, Chris Pine admits 'it does look' like Harry Styles spit on him but this is what actually happened, Rebel Wilson 'collapsed' after Ramona Agruma proposal: 'I was so overwhelmed', Amy Grant recalls being 'so scared' to return to touring following serious bike accident, Travis Scott being sought by NYPD after alleged nightclub assault, Zachary Levi talks Shazam! future after DC shake-up: 'I'll keep playing this role as long as I can'. The Bobbie Gentry composition "Mornin' Glory" comes up a winner in their reading. Bradburn also revealed that Bobbie was present during the auditions for her backup dancers. Bobbie Gentry was one of the biggest country stars of the late 1960s. 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. "[5], Cashbox also published a review on September 28, which said, "Capitol has combined the talents of its two top pop/country artists and the result is sure to be a profitable sales future. Bobbie Gentry (born July 27, 1944) is an American singer-songwriter. The other award, Best Country \u0026 Western Solo Vocal Performance (Male), went to Glen Campbell for his version of Hartford's song. No leather fringes allowed, her choreographer Donald Bradburn recalled. "When I touch his clothes and when I look at the pictures of us . For Campbell, Bobbie Gentry And Glen Campbell was a brief stop-off on a career ticking upwards; Wichita Lineman, released shortly afterwards, soon eclipsed it. Bobbies biographer, Tara Murtha, believes that Bobbie Gentry set out a blueprint for women in music today. Listen to Bobby Gentry And Glen Campbell right now. 23 2 That Christmas Feeling. Mornin' Glory 8.. As soon as I heard that song, I knew I wanted to produce her. \r\rGentry and Campbell's harmonies resulted in a gold record and three hit singles. But Capitol Recordsdecided it was too long and edited it down to a more manageable length of four minutes. Gentry toured briefly with Campbell and performed on a number of American and British television programs and specials. 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? The single's B-side, "Less of Me", peaked at No. 81 on the RPM Top Singles chart. Bobbie Gentry & Glen Campbell. Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell. Vinyl has minor imperfections." Price: US $13.92 Buy It Now Add to cart Add to Watchlist Returns accepted Ships from United States Shipping: FREEEconomy Shipping | See details Bobbies third release of 1968 was a duets album with label mate and fellow country star Glen Campbell. Bobbie Gentry & Glen Campbell 1. It peaked at number one on Billboards Hot 100 and cracked the Top 10 on the R&B charts. Hartford himself won the award for Best Folk Performance. Gentry toured briefly with Campbell and performed on a number of American and British television programs and . Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell Released: 1968 Label: Capitol Cat Number: ST-2928 Producer: Kelly Gordon, Al DeLory Studio: Capitol Recording Studio Less of Me Little Green Apples Gentle on My Mind Heart to Heart Talk My Elusive Dreams (It's Only Your) Imagination Mornin' Glory Terrible Tangled Web Sunday Mornin' Let It Be Me Learn more Im rooting for her. Later, she married country singer Jim Stafford in the fall of 1978, and they had a baby boy. "[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. Produced by Kelly Gordon and Al DeLory. He had also toured with The Beach Boys in the mid-60s, subbing for Brian Wilson. She was very easy to work with." 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