Bobbie Gentry Glen Campbell +3. Pressed By - Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman Credits Arranged By - Al De Lory, Tommy Oliver Conductor - Tommy Oliver ( tracks: B3, B5) seduces you and then dissects a Herman's Hermits' No Milk Today relationship. Very pretty renditions of "Mornin' Glory", "My Elusive Dreams", "Sunday Mornin'" and "Scarborough Fair"."[7]. Seller dispatches within 5 days after receiving cleared payment. The album spawned two hit singles and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America . 8 on the RPM Top Albums chart. Ode was the kind of song you could build a whole career around, and Bobbie knew it. I try not to get too in Nottingham town centre, . Bobbie Gentry & Glen Campbell. The album spawned two hit singles and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. this is a music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Songs of Universal, Inc., Universal Music Corp. (USA, affiliated . She came in, waved to us. Her disappearance got the fans wondering what in the world happened to Bobbie? She wasnt uptight. Its difficult when a woman is attractive; beauty is supposed to negate intelligence which is ridiculous. 7 on the US Billboard Top 40 Easy Listening chart, No. 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. In Canada the album peaked at No. 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. It was released on September 16, 1968, by Capitol Records. ASIN: B000V0G6HU Title: Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell Record Label Name: Capitol Records USA 2314 Category (item-type): audio-recordings Marketplace: USA 7" 45 rpm Product details Package Dimensions : 12.1 x 12.1 x 0.1 inches; 11.2 Ounces Manufacturer : Capitol Records Date First Available : August 11, 2007 2:11. William was 58. Im rooting for her. The track spent four weeks at No. Gentry made history by becoming the first ever female singer-songwriter to serve as the host of many network television shows. 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. Simon Bolivar (Bolivar Plaza) 3. Listen free to Bobbie Gentry And Glen Campbell - Bobbie Gentry And Glen Campbell. Home Home; Podcasts Podcasts; Library; Cancel. 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. 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. It had bombed. When asked by journalists, they responded: We havent heard from her in years and have no idea where she is. Bobbie Gentry, B.J. 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. Her choreographer, Donald Bradburn recalled her karate-style, bell-bottomed jumpsuit with its bedazzled high collar. I hadnt started writing yet. So was her painting on the album cover of 1971s Patchwork. Nothing seemed to move or change Bobbie Gentry. Stream ad-free or purchase CD's and MP3s now on Amazon.com. Preview, download or stream Bobbie Gentry And Glen Campbell by Bobbie Gentry. 8. I was expecting this Southern, backwoods, Delta woman. 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. 0.30. For the latest music news and exclusive features, check out uDiscover Music. A mix of covers and originals, the album solidified Campbells appeal and steered Gentry away from her more outr impulses. Needless to say, a lot of people were drawn to the bridge after Bobbies song was released. We selected very masculine guys with good bodies they were often shirtless, Bradburn mentioned. "[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. It was released on September 16, 1968, by Capitol Records. In 1969, Bobbie released Fancy, a song recorded with Rick Hall. Manufactured By - Capitol Records, Inc. Record Company - Capitol Industries, Inc. 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? Her second album, the woozy and surreal The Delta Sweete, featured erotically-charged songs about band rehearsals (Okolona River Bottom Band) and difficult, confusing songs with overlapping voices (Reunion). This is, however, not a Mono version of the album. 27 on the Billboard Hot 100, [16] No. Ode stood proud as number one for four consecutive weeks. The pair had already co-headlined a tour, and by its end they were regularly performing duets onstage (to the audiences delight); both were open to Capitols idea of a recorded collaboration. Thomas, Shecky Greene and Skiles & Henderson Rate Host Glen strums "Guitar Man." He welcomes Bobbie Gentry who sings "And When I Die Young." Glen and Shecky Greene portray two hold up men who are dazzled by the ways of Hollywood. The duetting on a well planned program of pop hits is a natural for fast programming and top sales. Gentry toured briefly with Campbell and performed on a number of American and British television programs and specials. Little Green Apples, Let It Be Me, Heart To Heart Talk: all are easy-listening silk, light on the ear and good for the mood. Some rumors claim that shes living a quiet, serene life somewhere in Los Angeles. Like the linepass the biscuits, please.Where else have you heard that? Less of Me 2. Bobbies biographer, Tara Murtha, believes that Bobbie Gentry set out a blueprint for women in music today. 4 on Billboard ' s Easy Listening chart, [18] No. He beats himself up over an intimate encounter with another man after a few drinks. Their easy camaraderie and obvious chemistry made the partnership a great success, resulting in three hit singles and a Gold album. 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: She also didnt like what she was getting paid and believed that she should be better compensated. Bobbie Gentry And Glen Campbell is frequently overlooked, but its unfair to dismiss the album as a water-treading exercise. Together, they created extravagant shows. The album spawned two hit singles and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. Mickey Newbury, Glen Sutton, all those guys were bringing him songs. She was asked in almost every interview; however, she refused time after time to reveal what was tossed. In archery, what is the name of the notch found at the rearmost end of an arrow? However, she wrote the title track, and at the start of the 70sp, it reached No. 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. 6 on the Country chart, andLet It Be Me,which reached No. https://www.cvinyl.com/labelguides/capitol.php. "Let It Be Me", was released as a single in January 1969. Produced by Kelly Gordon and Al DeLory. 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. Even though she was finally given production credit on her album (something many artists didnt get at the time) Patchwork didnt sell very well. 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. The song would be her final hit. 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. This album is well worth seeking out for fans of both singers. Well, We Do. In Canada the album peaked at No. Heart to Heart Talk 5. Moreover, the painting on the album cover was actually a self-portrait. However, the finest cover on the album is the sunshine-pop classic Sunday Mornin, originally written by Margo Guryan and made famous by Spanky And Our Gang. On one level, its a gently optimistic hum. Bobbie Gentry, born on 27 July 1944, and whose life and work is celebrated in the career-spanning 8CD box set, The Girl From Chickasaw County, was an artist of true range and scope.Beyond her big . 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. "[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. Apart from singing and songwriting, Bobbie painted pictures that sold for $20,000 a piece. Bobbie was talented; there was no doubt about it. For that reason, the county instituted a $100 fine for anyone who jumped from the bridge. Among the songs on the list was Your Number One Fan, a tune dedicated to her devoted groupies. 44 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. It peaked at No. 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. Multi-market airplay and sales on tap. 0 Like. 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. The Crate: Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell. Upon graduating high school, Bobbie flew to Las Vegas, where she worked as a dancer and singer. 74 on the US Billboard Hot 100. 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? Gentry was loose as a goose, Campbell has said. Bobbie Gentry retired from the recording studio in 1971 and from the stage a decade later in 1981. Bobbie Gentry and Glen CampbellBobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell (1968). 1 on the RPM Top Country Singles chart, No. 50 on the OCC Albums Chart. I can sort of understand why she quit music and went into seclusion, he noted. 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. ", "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. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. Mornin Glory, which Gentry had originally recorded on The Delta Sweete, lost its former paranoid edge and, instead, became a paean to intimacy with Campbell. 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