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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]
Sep 19, 2019 · Bobbie Gentry, who wrote and performed the classic country song 'Ode to Billie Joe', has been living a secluded life in Los Angeles for decades. Learn about her musical achievements, the inspiration behind her hit, and the people who worked with her.
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Jul 27, 2013 · Learn the story behind the mystery song that topped the charts in 1967 and won three Grammy Awards. Discover how Bobbie Gentry created a dark and exotic world with her husky voice and spare guitar chords.
Feb 1, 2019 · Just over 50 years later, Gentry’s unjustly neglected concept album has been reborn, revived by US indie rock duo Mercury Rev. Bobbie Gentry’s The Delta Sweete Revisited is a sumptuous ...
Oct 12, 2018 · Bobbie Gentry had a massive hit with 1967's "Ode to Billie Joe." Four years and seven albums later, though, she dropped out of the public eye.