“When Bobbie Gentry sings … I feel like I’m with her in her private world of Southern intrigue and longing, full of sadness, corruption, tragedy and romance”- Adam Weiner, Low Cut Connie
Excellent article on Bobbie Gentry. I confess I hadn't considered that Billie Joe might be black. That gives the whole song an even deeper level -- thank you!
You're no doubt familiar with the excellent podcast Cocaine & Rhinestones, which did a full episode on Bobbie Gentry which is very much worth the listen --
Also I don't think you mentioned her Delta Sweete album, which is one of the most uncategorizable albums I've ever heard -- swampy funk? country psychedelia? grungy soul? I dunno, but it's fantastic and IMO by far the best thing she ever did. It deserves SO much more recognition than it gets.
Hello! Ahhh yes I regret that I didn't talk about that album, your right it is underrated! Thank you for reading ! :) I was listening to your Beatles playlist this morning -amazing!
Hola , Como Siempre Fascinante Artículo. Sobre Bobbie Gentry , Que Decir , Fue Una De Las Grandes Damas De La Música , En España , Tuvimos Que Esperar Hasta Los Años 80 Para Poder Escuchar Su Hermosa Voz. Un Saludo.
Excellent article on Bobbie Gentry. I confess I hadn't considered that Billie Joe might be black. That gives the whole song an even deeper level -- thank you!
You're no doubt familiar with the excellent podcast Cocaine & Rhinestones, which did a full episode on Bobbie Gentry which is very much worth the listen --
https://cocaineandrhinestones.com/bobbie-gentry-exit-stage-left
Also I don't think you mentioned her Delta Sweete album, which is one of the most uncategorizable albums I've ever heard -- swampy funk? country psychedelia? grungy soul? I dunno, but it's fantastic and IMO by far the best thing she ever did. It deserves SO much more recognition than it gets.
Also, hi!
Hello! Ahhh yes I regret that I didn't talk about that album, your right it is underrated! Thank you for reading ! :) I was listening to your Beatles playlist this morning -amazing!
The Capitol Rock and Roll compilation? Yeah, that set is fab! 🎸
Yes!
Hola , Como Siempre Fascinante Artículo. Sobre Bobbie Gentry , Que Decir , Fue Una De Las Grandes Damas De La Música , En España , Tuvimos Que Esperar Hasta Los Años 80 Para Poder Escuchar Su Hermosa Voz. Un Saludo.
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