Bobbie Gentry's Greatest!

Bobbie Gentry's Greatest!

Bobbie Gentry's Greatest!

ASIN: B00008EULZ

Track Listings
 
1. Ode to Billie Joe
2. Mississippi Delta
3. Okolona River Bottom Band
4. Penduli Pendulum
5. Sweet Peony
6. Tobacco Road
7. I'll Never Fall in Love Again
8. Ace Insurance Man
9. Touch 'Em With Love
10. Glory Hallelujah, How They'll Sing
11. Papa's Medicine Show
12. Sittin' Pretty
13. Eleanor Rigby
14. Fancy

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Bobbie Gentry - Greatest Hits
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • this is the one
  • Americana Personified
  • Surprised!!!
  • For A Short Overview, This Is Fine
  • Lil' Bit Country, Lil' Bit Soul
 Bobbie Gentry - Greatest Hits
Bobbie Gentry
Manufacturer: Curb Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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  5. Ode to Billy Joe

ASIN: B000000CXC
Release Date: 1990-09-25

Tracks:

  1. Ode To Billie Joe
  2. Fancy
  3. Okolona River Bottom Band
  4. Morning Glory
  5. Louisiana Man
  6. Slow Cookin'
  7. Steal Away
  8. All I Have To Do Is Dream
  9. Let It Be Me
  10. Mississippi Delta
  11. Penduli Pendulum

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars this is the one.......2007-06-14

Even though there are longer Gentry compilations available, this one has the best selection of songs, ie, no duds.

4 out of 5 stars Americana Personified.......2007-05-18

"Ode To Billy Joe" was one of the most talked-about songs of 1967. Not only the mysterious events hinted at, but the clever lyrics and unique sound made it a masterpiece of its kind. Bobbie Gentry sang from a special point of view, and as a result, her country-folk-soul-Cajun music sounds like that of no one else. And she is not poking fun at Cajuns and "white trash" - she is singing of them with affection that comes from having lived among them. Her descriptions of people going to town by boat, seeing the cowboy show, catching a big fish to eat, and putting on a fancy dress to impress (and influence) a date are not over the top. I know, because I was born in southeastern Louisiana and have never lived anywhere else, so I know these people too.

So what else is good other than "Billy Joe"? Well, "Fancy" is certainly an entertaining song with an interesting moral point of view. "Mornin' Glory" is sweet, and could be addressed to a lover or a small child. "Louisiana Man" is just what you would expect: it has humor born of truth. "Slow Cookin" is hot and simmering, almost a slow disco song, with cooking as a metaphor for sex. "Steal Away" is another steamy song about secret encounters. "All I Have To Do Is Dream" and "Let It Be Me" are duets with Glen Campbell, so they sound closer to mainstream pop than the other tracks. "Mississippi Delta" is a companion piece to "Louisiana Man" - same humor, same truth, but it rocks harder than the other selections.

Bobbie's voice is deep and slightly hoarse, which to me suits her material. Same for her basic guitar work. She's no Celine Dion, but rather a definite part of the legacy of Americana.

5 out of 5 stars Surprised!!!.......2007-04-11

I bought this CD for one song (Ode to Billie Joe) and I was very surprised at how many good songs that were on it. Very pleased!

4 out of 5 stars For A Short Overview, This Is Fine.......2006-06-30

This is a good, if brief, overview for beginners, and the price is right, if all you want is "Ode To Billie Joe" and "Fancy." Longtime Bobbie Gentry fans such as I will still want to hold on to this, even as much better, lengthier collections finally become available. Why? Because this is the only place, so far, that the tunes "Slow Cookin'" and "Steal Away" can be found. The former is bluesy and sexy, and the latter is a slice of Dusty Springfield-style blue-eye soul. These are among Gentry's best songs. Liner notes are brief here, and I still have no idea where these two previously unreleased songs come from (they are not Gentry-penned originals). If you like this CD you may want to pick up Raven's new 'twofer," THE DELTA SWEETE / LOCAL GENTRY, her two finest full length albums on one disc. It's long overdue!

5 out of 5 stars Lil' Bit Country, Lil' Bit Soul.......2003-01-03

Those of us tuning into FM radio in the 70's were sure to hear her #1 hit. Now a days, her voice has been confined to AM Oldies stations and the occasional, COUNTRY CLASSICS ad. But if you ask me, Bobbie Gentry has far more than nostalgia to offer. Like early Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, & Tammy Wynette, Bobbie Gentry had a sound all her own. It's a little bit Country. A little bit Soul. Add dash of vintage FM Pop and dare I say, backwoods Funk and you have a sound that owes more to Dusty in Memphis than The Grand Old Oprey.

If you're looking for more infectious grooves like "Ode To Billie Joe", other self-penned ditties like, "Fancy" and "Okolona River" are sure to please. "Morning Glory" is not to be confused with Tim Buckley's maudlin epic. The strings may be sappy but her husky croon sounds as if she just woke up beside you, whispering sweet nothings in your ear.

"Louisiana Man" is a healthy dose of Cajun gumbo verging on Calypso while her duet with The Rhinestone Cowboy on "Let It Be Me" brings Gram Parsons & Emmy Lou to mind. Campbell guests again on the Every Bros. classic "Dream" and the result is sweeter than a butterscotch sundae in June.

"Mississippi Delta" not only proves she can spell the mighty river's name, but can be sexy as hell while claiming her prize. Still, "Slow Cookin" gets my vote for greatest "make-out" record of all time ( Next to Nina Simone's "Sugar In My Bowl").

Quite possibly the only dud in this collection is "Steal Away" which sounds like the cheesiest of 80's ballads. By far the strangest number is "Penduli Pendulum", which comes off like some kind of 60's Psychedelica version of "May The Circle be Unbroken".

Next to today's Neko Case, I'd have to say Bobby Gentry has be the sexiest voice in the Country section (Alternative or otherwise). Massively underated, she's much more than an "Ode To Billie Joe"
Superhits: 1967 (Time Life Music)
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    		Superhits: 1967 (Time Life Music)
    The Bee Gees , Stone Poneys , Harpers Bizarre , Bobby Vee and the Strangers , The Casinos , Petula Clark , The Monkees , Bobbie Gentry , The Young Rascals , and Spanky and Our Gang
    Manufacturer: Time Life Music
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD
    ASIN: B000SJUXGE

    Product Description

    Released by Time Life Music . SONG LIST :1. Up-Up And Away---The 5th Dimension 2.Happy Together--The Turtles 3.Daydream Believer--- The Monkees 4. Dedicated to the One I Love---The Mamas and The Papas 5. How Can I Be Sure---The Young Rascals 6. Sunday Will Never Be the Same--- Spanky and Our Gang 7. I Second That Emotion---Smokey Robinson and The Miracles 8. 98.6--- Keith 9. I Say a Little Prayer--- Dionne Warwick 10. To Love Somebody---The Bee Gees 11. Tell It like It Is--- Aaron Neville 12.Windy---The Association 13.Don't Sleep in the Subway--- Petula Clark 14. Come Back When You Grow Up--- Bobby Vee and The Strangers 15. Different Drum--- Stone Poneys 16. The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)--- Harper's Bizarre 17. The Rain, the Park And Other Things---The Cowsills 18. Love Is Here And Now You're Gone---The Supremes 19. (The Lights Went Out In) Massachusetts---The Bee Gees 20. Green, Green Grass of Home---Tom Jones 21. Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye--- The Casinos 22.Ode to Billie Joe- Bobbie Gentry
    Bobbie Gentry - Greatest Hits
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      		Bobbie Gentry - Greatest Hits
      Bobbie Gentry
      Manufacturer: Capitol
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Country | Styles | Music
      Nashville SoundNashville Sound | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Pop | Styles | Music
      Pop RockPop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
      Blue-Eyed SoulBlue-Eyed Soul | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
      ASIN: B00008EULY
      Release Date: 1990-10-25

      Tracks:

      1. Ode to Billie Joe
      2. Fancy
      3. Okolona River Bottom Band
      4. Mornin' Glory
      5. Louisiana Man
      6. Slow Cookin'
      7. Steal Away
      8. All I Have to Do Is Dream - Glen Campbell, Bobbie Gentry
      9. Let It Be Me - Glen Campbell, Bobbie Gentry
      10. Mississippi Delta
      11. Penduli Pendulum
      Bobbie Gentry's Greatest
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • TRACKS:
      		 Bobbie Gentry's Greatest
      Bobbie Gentry
      Manufacturer: Capitol
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      Nashville SoundNashville Sound | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music
      ASIN: B000IOKDYG

      Product Description

      1989 CD Reissue Of This Compilation Originally Released On LP In 1970. Contains 6 Tracks That Are Difficut To Find On Compact Disc! TRACKS: 1. Ode To Billy Joe; 2. Touch 'Em With Love; 3. Ace Insurance Man; 4. Glory Hallelujah, How They'll Sing; 5. Sittin' Pretty; 6. Penduli Pendulum; 7. Sweet Peony; 8. Papa's Medicine Show; 9. Okolona River Bottom Band; & 10. Mississippi Delta.

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars TRACKS:.......2006-09-16

      1. Ode To Billy Joe
      2. Touch 'Em With Love
      3. Ace Insurance Man
      4. Glory Hallelujah, How They'll Sing
      5. Sittin' Pretty
      6. Penduli Pendulum
      7. Sweet Peony
      8. Papa's Medicine Show
      9. Okolona River Bottom Band
      10. Mississippi Delta
      Folk Favorites of the '60s and '70s (Reader's Digest Music)
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        		Folk Favorites of the '60s and '70s (Reader's Digest Music)
        Harry Chapin , Jim Croce , Carly Simon , Melanie , James Taylor , The New Seekers , Trini Lopez , The Mamas and the Papas , Burl Ives , and Sailcat
        Manufacturer: Reader's Digest Music
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD
        ASIN: B000MEUUFO

        Product Description

        4 CD set released by Reader's Digest Music in 1996. Contains 80 of the greatest folk songs from the 1960s and 1970s! 1. Taxi - Harry Chapin 2. I Got A Name - Jim Croce 3. That's The Way I've Always Heard It Should Be - Carly Simon 4. Brand New Key - Melanie 5. Blue Bayou - Linda Ronstadt 6. Say You Love Me - Fleetwood Mac 7. You've Got A Friend - James Taylor 8. I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony) - The New Seekers 9. Reuben James - Kenny Rogers And The First Edition 10. Catch The Wind Donovan 11. Reverend Mr. Black - The Kingston Trio 12. Wichita Lineman - Glen Campbell 13. If I Had A Hammer - Trini Lopez 14. Rain On The Roof - The Lovin' Spoonful 15. I Got You Babe - Sonny And Cher 16. Ebony Eyes - The Everly Brothers 17. Windy - The Association 18. Turn Around - Jimmie Rodgers 19. I Saw Her Again Last Night - The Mamas And The Papas 1. Both Sides Now - Judy Collins 2. Everything That Touches You - The Association 3. The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy) - Harpers Bizarre 4. Time - The Pozo-Seco Singers 5. Lemon Tree - Trini Lopez 6. Classical Gas - Mason Williams 7. Lazy Day - Spanky And Our Gang 8. A Little Bitty Tear Burl Ives 9. Walk Right Back - The Everly Brothers 10. Sweet Memories - Mickey Newbury 11. Never My Love - The Association 12. Creeque Alley - The Mamas And The Papas 13. Did You Ever Have To Make Up Your Mind - The Lovin' Spoonful 14. Galveston Glen Campbell 15. Leaving On A Jet Plane - The Mitchell Trio Featuring John Denver 16. Greenback Dollar - The Kingston Trio 17. All I Really Want To Do - The Byrds 18. Alice's Rock & Roll Restaurant - Arlo Guthrie 19. Long Time Gone - Crosby, Stills & Nash 20. The Beat Goes On - Sonny And Cher 21. Child Of Clay - Jimmie Rogers ...and 40 more songs!

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