On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The album spawned two hit singles and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. Bobbie Gentry, B.J. 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. 32 on the US Billboard Top 40 Easy Listening chart and No. Gentry toured briefly with Campbell and performed on a number of American and British television programs and specials. They made numerous TV appearances together including performances on The Grammys, Bobbies 1968 BBC TV series, and three appearances on Glens Goodtime Hour. On one level, its a gently optimistic hum. Bobbie wrote, produced, and designed her sets and costumes. this is a music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Songs of Universal, Inc., Universal Music Corp. (USA, affiliated . Bobbie Gentry & Glen Campbell 1. The Crate: Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell. 50 on the OCC Albums Chart. In Canada the single peaked at No. Jerry appraised things so well. The album spawned two hit singles and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. While working together, Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell landed two major hits: All I Have to Do Is Dream, which peaked at No. Knowing how to capitalize on her talent and looks, Bobbie ended up with her own BBC TV series, as well as an album withGlen Campbell. Tony continued, Man, this girl with a great voice, playing a cool guitar, and I thought: How real can you get? I thought, IamBillie Joe; Ive picked cotton, and been in the river and been in the swamps. Bright, he noted. 8. Born in 1944 in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, Bobbie Gentry was given the name Roberta Lee Streeter. Delivery: Estimated between Wed, 15 Mar and Fri, 17 Mar to 23917. Please try again later. Glenn Campbell & Bobbie Gentry - My Elusive Dreams. They excel in their blend of Campbell's hit "Gentle on My Mind" and "My Elusive Dreams". Less Of Me. Gentry toured briefly with Campbell and performed on a number of American and British television programs and . 7 on the US Billboard Top 40 Easy Listening chart, No. In search of country music's great vanished star", "Bobbie Gentry had the most gorgeous legs ever: On the record with Grammy-winning arranger Jimmie", "Joe Henry: An Eclectic And Raucous 'Reverie, "BBC Radio 2 Whatever Happened to Bobbie Gentry? cord du roy) 2. She was asked in almost every interview; however, she refused time after time to reveal what was tossed. John Cameron, the arranger for her BBC shows, said: She was pretty much the alpha female in the group [producer] Stanley Dorfmans assistant Kate and choreographer Flick Colby were the only other prominent females in the crew. Bobbie Gentry Less Of Me. 44 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. The catalog number is the same as the Mono issue from 1968. It showed Gentry sitting on the stoop of a shack, peering out into the distance. Genres: Country Pop, Nashville Sound, Countrypolitan. Later, she married country singer Jim Stafford in the fall of 1978, and they had a baby boy. Bobbie Gentry & Glen Campbell: CD: 20: Relationships. She taught herself guitar, banjo, and bass. Bobbie Gentry - Bobbie Gentry And Glen Campbell - Used Vinyl Record - D7350A Condition: Used "Light ring spine and edge wear. Upon graduating high school, Bobbie flew to Las Vegas, where she worked as a dancer and singer. Bobbie was talented; there was no doubt about it. It was released on September 16, 1968, by Capitol Records . 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 . I was like, Gracious, thats me in that song.. Produced by Kelly Gordon and Al DeLory. Not many know this, but Bobbie Gentry was an artist as well. Source: Getty Images They excel in their blend of Campbell's hit "Gentle on My Mind" and "My Elusive Dreams". 7 on the US Billboard Top 40 Easy Listening chart, No. Preview, download or stream Bobbie Gentry And Glen Campbell by Bobbie Gentry. Now, with the family in a better financial situation, Bobbie could afford to buy herself more instruments. The album was reissued in the UK in 1983 by EMI's budget label mfp, under the title All I Have to Do Is Dream, featuring new cover art and a slightly re-sequenced track listing, including the duo's 1969 single "All I Have to Do Is Dream". From old folk tunes to the sounds of the Baptist church in town, Bobbies house was filled with harmony. Returns accepted. Listen to Bobby Gentry And Glen Campbell right now. Gentry toured briefly with Campbell and performed on a number of American and British television programs and specials. In Canada the album peaked at No. In Canada the album peaked at No. But that resonates with 99 percent of the people from the South, he added. When asked by journalists, they responded: We havent heard from her in years and have no idea where she is. Its a mark of the versatility of Gentrys songwriting that both versions are inspired. Bobbie made seven albums in a brief period between 1967 and 1971. Little Green Apples. She quit on her own terms. However, the gentility of Sunday Mornin has an edge to it. The single's B-side, "Less of Me", peaked at No. Their version reached No. Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell released a duet version in 1969. After this, she became one of Vegas' most bankable artists. Like the linepass the biscuits, please.Where else have you heard that? December 27, 2010 marks the 40th anniversary of the 5th and final appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show of Bobbie Gentry, one of the most interesting and entertaining singer/songwriters to emerge from the late '60's. Although often categorized as a country singer, Gentry's blend of rock, pop, country and folk actually found its greatest . 3.27. I did one session with her in Muscle Shoals, Norbert revealed. Ode was the kind of song you could build a whole career around, and Bobbie knew it. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and was third in the Billboard year-end . We would love to talk to her. Creepy, right? 2:11. In November 1968, "Little Green Apples" was released as a single in Brazil, but failed to chart. As for Gentry, the albums legacy was trickier. The compelling story drove fans wild with curiosity. Artistically the pair go together like Siamese twins, and there could be several singles in the set. 8 on the RPM Top Albums chart. 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. Home Home; Podcasts Podcasts; Library; Cancel. 1 on the RPM Top Country Singles chart, No. from the Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour 1969..timeless classic song for weddings & slow dances Less of Me 2. Hartford himself won the award for Best Folk Performance. Bradburn also revealed that Bobbie was present during the auditions for her backup dancers. Contact the seller about the labels on the LP. I can't find a U.S. copy like mine. This version gets listed as an original Mono quite often. I hadnt started writing yet. Well, We Do. The album spawned two hit singles and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. Bobbie Gentry And Glen Campbell - Bobbie Gentry & Glen Campbell Tracklist Hide Credits Companies, etc. Great, where can we start? she asked. Her disappearance got the fans wondering what in the world happened to Bobbie? The Countrypolitan Sweete. In 1967, America was clearly not ready to roll out the red carpet for the female artist who wrote, played, and produced her own material, Sheila added. However, she wrote the title track, and at the start of the 70sp, it reached No. 23. The album was certified gold by the RIAA on January 29, 1969.[8]. Less Of Me. Not everyone was Bobbies fan. 50 on the OCC Albums Chart. Bobbie Gentry was one of the biggest country stars of the late 1960s. Volga. 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.. In addition, young country star Taylor Swifthas possibly made Bobbie the star of her songThe Lucky One. Bobbie was involved in the making of the film. I was branching out in my own head for the first time, Jimmie added. Billboard Top Country chart and at No. Mickey Newbury, Glen Sutton, all those guys were bringing him songs. Among the songs on the list was Your Number One Fan, a tune dedicated to her devoted groupies. The Gentry / Campbell vocal blend works best on the albums second single Let It Be Me, where the pairs voices harmonize utterly delightfully making it the clear highlight of this set. Free delivery for many products. In the first week of its release, Ode sold a whopping 750,000 copies, kicking The Beatles and their hit single, All You Need Is Love out from the top spot on the Billboard chart. Glen Campbell discography and songs: Music profile for Glen Campbell, born 22 April 1936. The Bobbie Gentry composition "Mornin' Glory" comes up a winner in their reading. 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! Bobbie Gentry and Glen CampbellBobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell (1968). 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. She stayed a genuine, humble, Mississippi girl who just happened to have made it big in the industry. 8 on Billboards Contemporary chart. Bobbie Gentry And Glen Campbell is frequently overlooked, but its unfair to dismiss the album as a water-treading exercise. They thought, well, surely her management team knew what was up with her, right? 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 . 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. The collection is mostly based around covers and includes only one Bobbie original, The Delta Sweetes Mornin Glory re-configured (less successfully) as a duet; released as the albums lead single the song was a significant hit on the country and easy listening charts. 14 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and No. We recordedIll Never Fall in Love Again.The song did nothing in the U.S. but was No. Bobbie Gentry was once quoted saying that, The song is sort of a study in unconscious cruelty. But to her surprise, the listeners seemed to be more concerned with what was thrown off the bridge than they were with the thoughtlessness of the people described in the song. Despite being out of the publics eye for years, her name is still being thrown around. It was released on September 16, 1968, by Capitol Records. Even though the LP is artistically less satisfying than some of Bobbies other releases, it remains an enjoyable MOR listen. The album peaked at No. The other award, Best Country \u0026 Western Solo Vocal Performance (Male), went to Glen Campbell for his version of Hartford's song. The album's first single, "Mornin' Glory", was released in October 1968. Seller dispatches within 5 days after receiving cleared payment. Bobbie was displaying a worrying tendency towards not caring about commercial success, and so Capitol sought to team their wayward charge with one of their fastest-rising stars for the collaboration album Bobbie Gentry And Glen Campbell. Simon Bolivar (Bolivar Plaza) 3. 364. The song earned Bobbiethree Grammy Awards Best Pop Vocal Performance, Best Solo Vocal Performance, and Best New Artist. For the latest music news and exclusive features, check out uDiscover Music. In one of her early interviews, Bobbie touched briefly on her rural childhood, saying, We didnt have electricity, and I didnt have many playthings.. My Elusive Dreams 6. She was anything but that. . 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. 23 2 That Christmas Feeling. The Bobbie Gentry composition "Mornin' Glory" comes up a winner in their reading. She shot to international fame read more View full artist profile Similar Artists Play all Jeannie C. Riley 53,761 listeners Jackie DeShannon 192,217 listeners Tammy Wynette "[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. Very pretty renditions of "Mornin' Glory", "My Elusive Dreams", "Sunday Mornin'" and "Scarborough Fair"."[7]. Bobbie Gentrys final album, Fancy, consisted mainly of cover songs. 1968 studio album by 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. Whats thrown from the bridge is the narrators doll, perhaps the filmmakers way of symbolizing the loss of innocence. Heart to Heart Talk 5. Play. The album's first single, "Mornin' Glory", was released in October 1968. Pepper segment that ended with Bobbie in a star-decorated trapeze flying above the stage for Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds., Over seven creative years, the duo pulled off seven new shows, always themed. Choose music service. From the moment Rick Hall heard the song, he knew he wanted her on board. Gentle On My Mind. He beats himself up over an intimate encounter with another man after a few drinks. I try not to get too in Nottingham town centre, . Our choice is "Sunday Mornin'", the recent Spanky and Our Gang effort, but votes can also be cast for "Scarborough fair / Canticle" and "Less of Me", the latter a Campbell original. However, Bob Russell's "Little Green Apples" is smarmy mush no matter who records it. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. The track spent four weeks at No. Some recording artists included in uDiscover Music articles are affiliated with UMG. At the time, Gentry was headlining in Vegas, along with Tom Jones and Elvis Presley. Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell is a studio album by American singer-songwriters Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell. 11 on the US Billboard Top LP's chart. Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell is a studio album by American singer-songwriters Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell. (four letters) 20. Little Green Apples 3. It is not original, nor is it Mono. 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. It had wonderful lyrics. Apart from singing and songwriting, Bobbie painted pictures that sold for $20,000 a piece. Ode sounded like nothing else playing on the radio at that time. "[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. No leather fringes allowed, her choreographer Donald Bradburn recalled. For Bobbie, what was more important than the mysterious object being thrown from the bridge, was the dissociation at the table, when two people discussed the young mans death with a frightening indifference. Multi-market airplay and sales on tap. Bobbies third release of 1968 was a duets album with label mate and fellow country star Glen Campbell. Click on the song titles above for lyrics and songwriting credits. The album spawned two hit singles and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America . The song would be her final hit. \r\rGentry and Campbell's harmonies resulted in a gold record and three hit singles. 1. In 1968, Gentry released her third album as Bobby Gentry and Glen Campbell, continuing her collaboration with Campbell. We selected very masculine guys with good bodies they were often shirtless, Bradburn mentioned. 1 on the US Billboard Top Country LP's chart and No. https://www.cvinyl.com/labelguides/capitol.php. 1968 studio album by Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell, 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", The Girl from Chickasaw County: The Complete Capitol Masters, The Astounding 12-String Guitar of Glen Campbell, Love Is the Answer: 24 Songs of Faith, Hope and Love, Glen Campbell in Concert with the South Dakota Symphony, Through the Years Live - Ultimate Collection, The Glen Campbell Collection (19621989) Gentle on My Mind, Rhinestone Cowboy/Bloodline The Lambert & Potter Sessions 19751976, Rhinestone Cowboy (New Studio Recordings), Rhinestone Cowboy Live, on the Air & in the Studio, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bobbie_Gentry_and_Glen_Campbell&oldid=1080325015, Short description is different from Wikidata, Album articles lacking alt text for covers, Articles with MusicBrainz release group identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Gilbert Bcaud, Mann Curtis, Pierre Delano, Traditional; arr. ", "Mercury Rev announce "Bobbie Gentry's The Delta Sweete Revisited" Bella Union", "Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Inducts 10 New Members", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bobbie_Gentry&oldid=1142217991, This page was last edited on 1 March 2023, at 04:16. The film featured Robbie Benson as Billie Joe McAllister and Glynnis OConnor as Bobbie Lee Hartley. 81 on the RPM Top Singles chart. No one will ever hear it anyway. 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. In 1969, Bobbie released Fancy, a song recorded with Rick Hall. I thought if I ever write something its got to be as real as Ode to Billie Joe. Not long after, Tony started writing Polk Salad Annie. 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. Moreover, the painting on the album cover was actually a self-portrait. Women Wearing Boots [11,000 covers to die for] . uDiscover Music is operated by Universal Music Group (UMG). Glen Campbell / Bobbie Gentry: Little Green Apples (1968) - Lyrics, Glenn Campbell & Bobbie Gentry - My Elusive Dreams, Glen Campbell / Bobbie Gentry: Gentle on my Mind (1968), Bobbie Gentry And Glen Campbell-Morning Glory, https://www.discogs.com/sell/release/9242326?ev=rb. It was released on September 16, 1968, by Capitol Records. A mix of covers and originals,. In Canada the single peaked at No. Creating something that I liked because we thought no one was ever going to hear it., The original version of Ode was over seven minutes long. In June of 1972, the Tallahatchie Bridge referenced in the song collapsed after being lit on fire by unknown vandals. Show more. Its real-life that people in the South can absolutely relate to. I think its fantastic.. 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. In the UK the album peaked at No. 6 on the Country chart, andLet It Be Me,which reached No. Be careful when listing / buying this version. The album spawned two hit singles and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. 1 on the US Billboard Top Country LP's chart and No. The duetting on a well planned program of pop hits is a natural for fast programming and top sales. After her breakout success with "Ode to Billie Joe," Gentry went on recording more songs. 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. Shes the genius behind the massive, international, number-one single Ode to Billie Joe. 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: The album was reissued in the UK in 1983 by EMI's budget label mfp, under the title All I Have to Do Is Dream, featuring new cover art and a slightly re-sequenced track listing, including the duo's 1969 single "All I Have to Do Is Dream". Billboard Top LPs chart. He could listen to a song once, . In 1981, not long after giving birth to her firstborn, Tyler, and just after she started caring for her ex-partner and first producer, Kelly Gordon who became seriously ill, Bobbie quit performing and walked out of showbiz. She was also dating casino millionaire William Harrah, with whom she tied the knot later in 1969. He had also toured with The Beach Boys in the mid-60s, subbing for Brian Wilson. Bobbie Gentry, Glen Campbell. I can sort of understand why she quit music and went into seclusion, he noted. 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. 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. 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 single peaked at No. 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. 27 on the Billboard Hot 100, [16] No. Bobbies original handwritten draft for her song Ode to Billie Joe is now part of the collection held by the University of Mississippi; she donated her draft to the Universitys Faulkner room back in the early 70s. Her look also dramatically shifted. Bobbie Gentry was one of the biggest country stars of the late 1960s. While many fans were left baffled and disappointed by her departure, Tara Murtha said she doesnt begrudge her for her silence. Barely a year after her 1967 critical and commercial smash, Ode To Billie Joe, Bobbie Gentry was not in Capitol Records good books. Bobbie Gentry US albums discography follows Local Gentry followed by Touch 'Em with Love 0 references title Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell (English) 0 references coordinates of the point of view 346'9.04"N, 11819'35.90"W applies to part album cover 1 reference form of creative work studio album 0 references genre traditional folk music The album spawned two hit singles and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. The career-spanning Bobbie Gentry 8CD box set, The Girl From Chickasaw County, can be bought here. As soon as I heard that song, I knew I wanted to produce her. She also didnt like what she was getting paid and believed that she should be better compensated. 3:14. Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell is a studio album by American singer-songwriters Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell. It peaked at number one on Billboards Hot 100 and cracked the Top 10 on the R&B charts. Bobbie Gentry Bobbie Gentry And Glen Campbell. The lyrics read They still tell the legend of how you disappeared, how you took the money and your dignity and got the hell out.. 50 on the OCC Albums Chart. William was 58. 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 There was also Jim Ford, an ex-partner who claimed he had written Ode to Billie Joe. 364 In archery, what is the name of the notch found at the rearmost end of an arrow? 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. Bobbie Gentry retired from the recording studio in 1971 and from the stage a decade later in 1981. Were working to restore it. 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. 1 on the U.S. Listen free to Bobbie Gentry And Glen Campbell - Bobbie Gentry And Glen Campbell. 32 on the US Billboard Top 40 Easy Listening chart and No. Medley: Scarborough Fair/Canticle - Remastered 2000. 6 on Billboard ' s Hot Country Singles chart, [17] No. 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. Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell: Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell: 12" Vinyl: 11: US 1968; Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol . 2.69. Their easy camaraderie and obvious chemistry made the partnership a great success, resulting in three hit singles and a Gold album. In the film, Billie Joe throws himself off the bridge due to guilt. It was released on September 16, 1968, by Capitol Records. Glen Campbell / Bobbie Gentry: Gentle on my Mind (1968) 3:08 Less Of Me 2:11 Less Of Me 2:11 Little Green Apples 3:17 Gentle On My Mind 3:11 Heart To Heart Talk 2:56 My Elusive Dreams 3:16 [It's Only Your] Imagination 1:53 Mornin' Glory 2:55 Terrible Tangled Web 2:07 Sunday Mornin' 2:33 Let It Be Me 2:08 Medley: Scarborough Fair/Canticle 3:23 0 Like. Mornin' Glory 8.. 36 on the US Billboard Hot 100. "[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 and Glen Campbell is a studio album by American singer-songwriters Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell. Bobbies husky voice seemed to invite listeners into a world that was dark and exotic. It peaked at No. But Capitol Recordsdecided it was too long and edited it down to a more manageable length of four minutes. The singer was Bobbie Gentry who, when the record was released in the summer of 1967, was so undocumented that DJs didn't know if she was black or white, whether the single was stripped-back. 36 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Underlining this is the decision to close the album with their version of Scarborough Fair/Canticle: one of Paul Simons subtlest anti-war statements. Gentry made history by becoming the first ever female singer-songwriter to serve as the host of many network television shows. Everybody has a different guess about what was thrown off it flowers, a ring, even a baby. 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