Bobbie gentry patchwork fancy

The secret life of bobbie gentry pioneering artist linda. She sang of a mississippi family sitting around the dinner table. Features the 10 best bobbie gentry songs you need to hear. Universals bobbie gentry collection was the hit that caught 2018 unawares. Her 1967 song ode to billie joe was a massive pop and country hit and has been covered by many different artists. Behind bobbie gentrys strongest statemen for womens lib a pivotal album for bobbie gentry, fancy caused controversy but found the country icon reconnecting. In 1971, she issued her final capitol effort, patchwork, primarily confining her performing to her nightclub act for the next several years.

In 2007, australian label raven records released the album on cd for the first time, paired with 1970s fancy. The cover painting of this and fancy are in the same style, and rumour is that both were painted by gentry, in which case, like joni mitchell, shes a significant painter as well as songwriter. Bobbie gentry embraced the success of ode to billie joe, but spent the rest of her career trying to transcend the hillbilly persona that was created with it. So was the painting on the cover of 1971s patchwork, this time with gentry sitting on the stoop of a southern shack, looking out into the distance. May 31, 2016 a link has been posted to your facebook feed. Popmatters talks with four gentry commentators about what the enigmatic singersongwriter was really like and asks just. One of the greatest overlooked albums of the seventies, patchwork is an incredibly intriguing collection of short stories set to nearly every musical style one can think of, with unforgettable melodies, great arrangements and, of course, gentrys distinctive vocals.

Jan 28, 2017 presenting patchwork, released in september 1970 and notable for being bobbie gentrys last studio album. While this twolpsononecd combo is more for serious bobbie gentry fans than those looking for the best or most representative one or two compilations of the artist, its a worthwhile roundup of two of her more overlooked records. Her recordings have undergone serious reevaluation in recent years. Bobbie gentry cultivated patchwork as an occasionally whimsical, frequently. Aug 21, 2017 the secret life of bobbie gentry, pioneering artist behind ode to billie joe how the singersongwriter who knocked the beatles out of the number one spot 50 years ago quietly revolutionized. It was released on april 26, 1971, by capitol records. She went on to release six albums under her own name and one collaborative 1968 album with labelmate glen campbell. Touch em with love bobbie gentry fancy bobbie gentry patchwork. Presenting patchwork, released in september 1970 and notable for being bobbie gentry s last studio album. Bobby gentry won a grammy for best female vocal performance with ode to billie joe in march 1968. From 1971, patchwork is by far the more artistically ambitious of the pair, as it consists entirely of original and selfproduced material, whereas 1970s fancy. One of the greatest overlooked albums of the seventies, patchwork is an incredibly intriguing collection of short stories set to nearly every musical style one can think of, with unforgettable melodies, great arrangements and, of course, gentry s distinctive vocals. Bobbie gentry captivated the entire country in 1967 with a southern tale to rival william faulkner. Bobbie s final album, the masterpiece that is patchwork turns 49 today.

The album was also made available for digital download the same year. Simply put, patchwork is bobbie gentry at the peak of her powers, and at a distance of over forty years it still seems mysterious that this would be her last lp, for she obviously had much left to give, patchwork being the richest, most definite statement of her fractured brand of americana that she had made to date. Jun, 2007 bobbie gentry s masterpiece, patchwork, has been long, long overdue for a release on cd. Music profile for bobbie gentry, born 27 july 1944. It was released on april 26, 1971, by capitol records in 2007, australian label raven records released the album on cd for the first time, paired with 1970s fancy. Everybody knows ode to billie joe, but the best bobbie gentry songs you havent heard yet are essential works from an artist of. Patchwork is a fan favourite, a marvellous songcycle of unique artistry. Provided to youtube by universal music group but i cant get back bobbie gentry patchwork. Behind bobbie gentrys strongest statement for womens lib. Patchwork is the seventh and final studio album by american singersongwriter bobbie gentry. July 27, 1942 is a retired american singersongwriter who was one of the first female artists to compose and produce her own material.

Gentry next surfaced on the big screen, credited as cowriter for a 1976 film adaptation of ode to billie. Ode to billie joetouch em with love bobbie gentry 2008, raven. It is a great loss to us all that bobbie gentry no longer writes and records, but at least she left us this. This twofer combo is a worthwhile roundup of two of bobbie gentry s more overlooked records. I remember reading she had been a vegas showgirl before her musical career. Aug 21, 2017 i always wondered what happened with bobbie gentry, at one time she was the hottest thing on 2 legs in the music world, seemed like she just disappeared in the early 70s. Bobbie gentrys masterpiece, patchwork, has been long, long overdue for a release on cd. Bobbie gentry patchwork and fancy 2album cd new sealed raven.

Nov 16, 2015 patchwork was the last original studio album, and bobbie gentry wrote it all, including the instrumental interludes between tracks. Albums include ode to billie joe, the delta sweete, and ode to billie joe mississippi delta. It was released on april 6, 1970, by capitol records. With each successive album, gentry s sound became more lush and produced and by the time patchwork came into the world, gentry was sounding a lot more mor and a lot less ode to billie joe. In 2007, australian label raven records released the album on cd for the first time, paired with 1971s patchwork. Fancy 1970 was the second song i wrote down on my draft list. Check out patchwork by bobbie gentry on amazon music. Combining a strong set of gentrypenned material, the record nevertheless bowed at. Its success meant that she was no longer solely known for ode to billie joe and yet it brought roaring back exactly what made that song such a. General commentfancy was written by singersongwriter, bobbie gentry, in 1969. Bobbie gentry was one of the first female musicians who wrote, produced and even published her own music.

She was born july 27, 1942, in chickasaw county, mississippi, usa. Cd album bobbie gentry patchwork fancy raven australia. Fancy, like its predecessor, touch em with love, is largely made up of cover versions, but where bobbies previous excursions into blue eyed soul had not always been successful, on fancy she sounds assured, at home even, on tracks like he made a woman out of me and find em, fool em forget em cowritten. Fancy, like its predecessor, touch em with love, is largely made up of cover. Beyond her big hits ode to billie joe, fancy and ill never fall in love. The cover art for the album is an uncredited painting of gentry, based upon a reference photograph. From 1971, patchwork is by far the more artistically ambitious of the pair, as it consists entirely of original and selfproduced material, whereas 1970s fancy is mostly cover versions. Bobbie gentry bobbies final album, the masterpiece that. As a bonus, we get the whole fancy album as well, although it is mostly a collection of covers that contains only one gentry original the title cut, which has proven its status as an american classic in remake after remake. Bobbie gentry s masterpiece, patchwork, has been long, long overdue for a release on cd. Gentry rose to international fame with her intriguing southern gothic narrative ode to billie joe in 1967. One of the greatest overlooked albums of the seventies, patchwork is an incredibly intriguing collection of short stories set to nearly every musical style one can think of, with unforgettable melodies, great arrangements and, of course, gentry s. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page.

Behind bobbie gentrys strongest statement for women. Song information for fancy bobbie gentry on allmusic. The secret life of bobbie gentry, pioneering artist behind ode to billie joe. Patchworkfancy by bobbie gentry cd, may2007, raven ebay. Website on the singer, songwriter and musician bobbie gentry, author of the enigmatic ode to billie joe. Fancy is the sixth studio album by american singersongwriter bobbie gentry. A pivotal album for bobbie gentry, fancy caused controversy but. Patchwork fancy cd includes her hit version of bacharachdavids ill never fall in love again. Fancy, like its predecessor, touch em with love, is largely made up of cover versions, but where bobbie s previous excursions into blue eyed soul had not always been successful, on fancy she sounds assured, at home even, on tracks like he made a woman out of me and find em, fool em forget em cowritten. Behind bobbie gentry s strongest statemen for womens lib a pivotal album for bobbie gentry, fancy caused controversy but found the country icon reconnecting. Everybody knows ode to billie joe, but the best bobbie gentry songs you havent. Find bobbie gentry discography, albums and singles on allmusic. July 27, 1942 is an american singersongwriter who was one of the first female artists to compose and produce her own material. A cbs summer replacement series, the bobbie gentry happiness hour, aired for four episodes in 1974.