This version became the first major hit of this famous Bacharach-David song, reaching first place in the British hit parade months before the Dionne Warwick version became a US Top Ten.
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This version became the first major hit of this famous Bacharach-David song, reaching first place in the British hit parade months before the Dionne … read more
This version became the first major hit of this famous Bacharach-David song, reaching first place in the British hit parade months before the Dionne Warwick version became a US Top Ten.
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Bobbie Gentry (born July 27, 1942) is an American singer-songwriter. She was born Roberta Lee Streeter to Portuguese parents in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. She shot to international fame in the summer of 1967 with the quirky and intriguing Ode to Billie Joe, written by Gentry and sung in her warm, captivating style. "Ode" was listed as the most popular single of the year in many U.S. record surveys and was admired by Frank Sinatra and other singers. Early years Gentry spent her childhood living with her father in Greenwood, Mississippi, where she attended elementary sch… read more
Bobbie Gentry (born July 27, 1942) is an American singer-songwriter. She was born Roberta Lee Streeter to Portuguese parents in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. She shot to international fame… read more
Bobbie Gentry (born July 27, 1942) is an American singer-songwriter. She was born Roberta Lee Streeter to Portuguese parents in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. She shot to international fame in the summer of 1967 with the quirky and int… read more