Glen Campbell / Bobbie Gentry: Gentle on my Mind (1968) 3:08. Gentry has never sounded sweeter, almost anticipating the soft vocals of Karen Carpenter, while Campbell employs his most honeyed harmonies as they relax quietly together over coffee. 8. Show more. He had also toured with The Beach Boys in the mid-60s, subbing for Brian Wilson. Returns accepted. Just like Elvis, Bobbie would remove the scarf from her neck every night and hand it to someone in the crowd. Kelly Gordon passed away shortly after, at the age of 48. 81 on the RPM Top Singles chart. 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. 4 on Billboard ' s Easy Listening chart, [18] No. Because Bobbie was such a star, people couldnt accept the fact that she had just disappeared. Their marriage lasted a little over three months. Glenn Campbell & Bobbie Gentry - My Elusive Dreams. No leather fringes allowed, her choreographer Donald Bradburn recalled. Bobbie was involved in the making of the film. We selected very masculine guys with good bodies they were often shirtless, Bradburn mentioned. 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. Theres a definite fixed-grin feel by the end, with the repeated Everythings alright, only heightened by Campbell asking Gentry, Bob, did you say, Everythings alright? as the song fades. 6 in Sweden ( Radio Sweden ), [19] and No. 44 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. 14 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and No. She stayed a genuine, humble, Mississippi girl who just happened to have made it big in the industry. Finally, Hall said he tried his best to talk to her but she simply wont accept calls.. 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. After a fun dinner, Hall offered to work with Gentry. 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. Im rooting for her. In November 1968, "Little Green Apples" was released as a single in Brazil, but failed to chart. Even though the LP is artistically less satisfying than some of Bobbies other releases, it remains an enjoyable MOR listen. It showed Gentry sitting on the stoop of a shack, peering out into the distance. 14 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and No. Written by Manny Curtis and Gilbert Becaud. But despite all the fame and riches, she didnt let it get to her head. Gentle on My Mind 4. The Bobbie Gentry composition "Mornin' Glory" comes up a winner in their reading. 85 on the RPM Top Singles chart. Bobbies husky voice seemed to invite listeners into a world that was dark and exotic. 36 on the US Billboard Hot 100. But that resonates with 99 percent of the people from the South, he added. Bobbie Gentry & Glen Campbell: CD: 20: Relationships. 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 In Canada the single peaked at No. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Bobbie Gentry - Fancy (Vinyl Record, 1970, Capitol, ST-428) Country at the best online prices at eBay! Shes the genius behind the massive, international, number-one single Ode to Billie Joe. 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. Listen Less Of Me. In addition, young country star Taylor Swifthas possibly made Bobbie the star of her songThe Lucky One. It peaked at number one on Billboards Hot 100 and cracked the Top 10 on the R&B charts. Underlining this is the decision to close the album with their version of Scarborough Fair/Canticle: one of Paul Simons subtlest anti-war statements. (four letters) 20. 3.27. When. The album spawned two hit singles and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. It wasnt easy. Bobbies third release of 1968 was a duets album with label mate and fellow country star Glen Campbell. Some recording artists included in uDiscover Music articles are affiliated with UMG. In the issue dated September 28, 1968, Billboard magazine published a review calling the album "a dynamite sales package teaming the talents of Campbell and Gentry. She approached every new project with awe-inspiring humility. They excel in their blend of Campbell's hit "Gentle on My Mind" and "My Elusive Dreams". It peaked at No. The duetting on a well planned program of pop hits is a natural for fast programming and top sales. I was expecting this Southern, backwoods, Delta woman. This is, however, not a Mono version of the album. As for Gentry, the albums legacy was trickier. At that point in her life, its quite understandable that Bobbie found other things to do, other things that would grant her more satisfaction than constantly coming up with new routines and new costumes. Check out Bobbie Gentry And Glen Campbell by Bobbie Gentry, Glen Campbell on Amazon Music. 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. 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. Little Green Apples. Bobbie Gentry - Bobbie Gentry Glen Campbell - Used Vinyl Record - D7350A $23.70 Free shipping Bobbie Gentry - Bobbie Gentry Glen Campbell - Used Vinyl Record - D7350A $23.70 Free shipping Hover to zoom Have one to sell? The song selection is pop-oriented, featuring surprising cover choices like Simon & Garfunkel's "Scarborough Fair/Canticle" and, even better, a winning version of Margo Guryan's "Sunday Morning" that's surprisingly well-suited to Kelly Gordon and Al DeLory's countrypolitan production. Heart to Heart Talk 5. "Let It Be Me", was released as a single in January 1969. Moreover, the painting on the album cover was actually a self-portrait. She was very easy to work with. This effortless familiarity became the defining feature of Bobbie Gentry And Glen Campbell, released on September 16, 1968. She started playing small gigs at a local country club, taking the stage with her new moniker Ruby Gentry, named after a film about a poor, rural seductress. Bobbie made seven albums in a brief period between 1967 and 1971. The album was certified gold by the RIAA on January 29, 1969.[8]. 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? In Canada the album peaked at No. Bobbie never said much about it, but the tale of a girl who might have been born just plain white trash but Fancy was her name and I aint done bad sounds like a sly confession. Hartford himself won the award for Best Folk Performance. Can you list the top facts and stats about Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell? Afterward, in the mid-60s, she moved to Los Angeles where she enrolled at UCLA, landing at the Conservatory of Music to study composition and arranging. 23 2 That Christmas Feeling. In the songs original draft, a girl called Sally Jane Ellison is part of the story, and rumor has it that she may hold the key as to why Billie Joe jumped from the bridge in the first place. Their easy camaraderie and obvious chemistry made the partnership a great success, resulting in three hit singles and a Gold album. Her choreographer, Donald Bradburn recalled her karate-style, bell-bottomed jumpsuit with its bedazzled high collar. But her reluctance to appear in the media has enhanced the mystique surrounding her persona. 1. Gentry toured briefly with Campbell and performed on a number of American and British television programs and specials. The pair followed it up with another hit together, a version of The Everly Brothers All I Have To Do Is Dream, but a second duets album was shelved. Bobbie Gentrys final album, Fancy, consisted mainly of cover songs. KEITH EMERSON and catalogue and BOBBIE GENTRY including Homer Banks, . Purchase Options. She's the genius behind the massive, international, number-one single Ode to Billie Joe. Preview, download or stream Bobbie Gentry And Glen Campbell by Bobbie Gentry. 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. Check out our glen campbell bobbie gentry selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. 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. In archery, what is the name of the notch found at the rearmost end of an arrow? The Crate: Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell. Seller dispatches within 5 days after receiving cleared payment. They do the Everly Brothers' Let It Be Me and a killer version of one of the great songs, Little Green Apples, written by Nashville's Bobby Russell. A mix of covers and originals,. 1968 studio album by Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell. But Capitol Recordsdecided it was too long and edited it down to a more manageable length of four minutes. Campbell contributed two classy songs, Less Of Me and (Its Only Your) Imagination, while Gentry penned one. Add Image S2, Ep21 22 Feb. 1970 Dionne Warwick, the 5th Dimension, John Byner, Ruth Buzzi Rate She came in with a bang only to leave without saying a word. The Countrypolitan Sweete. The narrator in the script was never named in Bobbies song, so the name Hartley was invented by the scriptwriter. He could listen to a song once, . Whats thrown from the bridge is the narrators doll, perhaps the filmmakers way of symbolizing the loss of innocence. The song selection does feature some surprising cover choices like Simon & Garfunkels take on the traditionalScarborough Fair/Canticle and, a winning cover of Margo Guryans Sunday Morning. It was released on September 16, 1968, by Capitol Records. The album's first single, "Mornin' Glory", was released in October 1968. Nothing seemed to move or change Bobbie Gentry. Simon Bolivar (Bolivar Plaza) 3. The Bobbie Gentry composition "Mornin' Glory" comes up a winner in their reading. Billboard also crowned it their number three song of 1967. Its difficult when a woman is attractive; beauty is supposed to negate intelligence which is ridiculous. 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