Bobbie Gentry's Ode to Billie Joe | 
pickYears ago, a couple friends rescued me from a party I was having a bad time at and whisked me off to a back porch where we spent the rest of the evening listening to this song on repeat. I live in Carroll County, Georgia, which is briefly mentioned in the song as well. It just captivated me and continues to. This 33 1/3 book is a fascinating look at the rise of the mysterious Bobbie Gentry, her disappearance from public, and her enduring legacy.
Readergrrl The song haunts me. I watched the movie late at night when I was probably too young (tween) and fell deeply in love!! To this day I will well up when I hear this song. 6y
underground_bks @Readergrrl There really is something so haunting about the song, not only the mysteries in it—why did Billie Joe kill himself, what did they throw off the bridge—but also just the polite disconnect between the family members. Enthralling! 6y
Leftcoastzen It is a haunting song , think it‘s the storytelling power that keeps the listener riveted. 6y
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underground_bks @Leftcoastzen Yes! This book kind of posits that Gentry was first and foremost a storyteller. I also love her song Fancy for the same reason, but Ode to Billie Joe is something else! 6y
Leftcoastzen Fancy is wonderful! 6y
underground_bks @Leftcoastzen 🎶Here‘s your one chance, Fancy, don‘t let me dooooowwwwwnn 🎶 6y
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