November 14, 2018 the psychrock bands ambitious recreation of bobbie gentrys the delta sweete features a cast. But for a true country concept album in the way that we have come to understand it, you need look no further than bobbie gentry s second lp the delta sweete. A year later, gentry released a countryrock opera, the delta sweete. Delta sweete was bobbie gentrys 1968 followup to her hugely popular ode to billie joe record the title track topped the pop charts and made the country top 20. Mercury revs committed and affectionate resurrection of an album that anticipated by. The girl from chickasaw county the complete capitol masters bobbie gentry. But the delta sweetereleased in march, 1968, only three months after dylans john wesley harding and right as the byrds came to nashville to cut sweetheart of the rodeowas too soon in its precedence. Bobbie gentry jessye lisabeth from the album the delta sweete my name is lisabeth and once ive searched for songs about my name, i found this one. Both released in 1968, the delta sweete and local gentry are superb examples of gentrys artistry at work. I want you to meet me at my houseboat be sure and wear your little black rubber rain coat write you a letter on thin lined note paper. Bobbie gentrys songs stream online music songs listen. The album is a reimagining of bobbie gentrys 1968 masterpiece and features an incredible gust list of guest vocalists including hope sandoval mazzy star, norah jones, margo price, phoebe bridgers, lucinda williams. Nov 14, 2018 bobbie gentrys the delta sweete revisited tracklist.
Listen free to mercury rev bobbie gentrys the delta sweete revisited okolona river bottom band, big boss man and more. The delta sweete by bobbie gentry album, country soul. This release omits the tracks big boss man and parchman farm, reorders the track listing and features new cover art. Bobbie gentry jessye lisabeth from the album the delta. The delta sweete is bobbies second album and along with 1971s patchwork, is considered by fans and critics alike to represent the pinnacle of her artistry. She practicly hypnotizes me with her voice and face, with that guitar, so simple, so effective. The sweete in the title refers to both gentry s southernbelle good looks her publishing.
Mercury rev bobbie gentrys the delta sweete revisited. It was released on february 5, 1968, by capitol records the album was reissued in the us in 1971 by capitol records under the title tobacco road. Jonathan donahue performer, producer, arranger, grasshopper performer, producer, arranger, jesse chandler performer, producer, arranger, mercury rev producer, arranger. Whilst the album may not have contained anything as career defining as the song ode to billie joe, it represented a definite step forward from her debut in. The first features the bold and brassy okolona river bottom band, the melodious mornin glory and outstanding covers of louisiana man, tobacco road and parchman farm blues. Bobbie gentrys the delta sweete revisited is a sumptuous exercise in psychedelic music, with guest vocalists including lucinda williams, beth orton, phoebe bridgers and marissa nadler. Provided to youtube by universal music group big boss man bobbie gentry the delta sweete. Bobbie gentry mississippi delta 1967 bobbie gentry mississippi delta 1967. Twelve brilliant original songs, with beautiful little orchestral interludes between them this is not merely country, but something unique and special, akin to the other female songwriting geniuses. The sweete in the title refers to both gentrys southernbelle good looks her. Capitol records, bobby gentry ode to billie joe and mississippi delta. Home trending history get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming movies tv shows news.
Bobbie gentry vocals, guitar, jimmie haskell arranger, shorty rogers arranger, kelly. Bobbie gentry delta sweetelocal gentry cd steve hoffman. The delta sweete by bobbie gentry on amazon music amazon. Bobbie gentrys the delta sweete revisited tracklist. I have been on a quest to obtain the entire bobbie gentry catalog. Listen free to bobbie gentry the delta sweete okolona river bottom band, big. The girl from chickasaw county is a career defining 8 cd box set that includes all seven of gentrys studio albums sensitively remastered from the original tapes, supplemented by over 75 previously unreleased recordings including her lost jazz album, outtakes, demos, rarities and an 8th disc of live performances taken from her celebrated series for the bbc. Mercury rev reimagine bobbie gentrys the delta sweete, share. Nov 12, 2012 bobbie gentry jessye lisabeth from the album the delta sweete my name is lisabeth and once ive searched for songs about my name, i found this one. The album, which is a reimagining of bobbie gentrys 1968 album the delta sweete, was released on february 8, 2019 through partisan records. This release omits the tracks big boss man and parchman farm, reorders the track listing and features new.
May 20, 2006 i had heard ode to billie joe, the delta sweete, local gentry, fancy, and the glen campbell duet album, but patchwork has to be her masterpiece. Bobbie gentrys the delta sweete revisited by mercury rev. Bobbie gentry vocals, guitar, jimmie haskell arranger, shorty rogers arranger, kelly gordon producer, spoken word. In 2006, australian label raven records released the album on cd for the first time, paired with 1968s the delta sweete. But for a true country concept album in the way that we have come to understand it, you need look no further than bobbie gentrys second lp the delta sweete. July 27, 1942 is a retired american singersongwriter who was one of the first female artists to compose and produce her own material gentry rose to international fame in 1967 with her southern gothic narrative ode to billie joe. Delta sweete was bobbie gentry s 1968 followup to her hugely popular ode to billie joe record the title track topped the pop charts and made the country top 20. Bobbie gentry s the delta sweete revisited, an album by mercury rev. It was released on february 5, 1968, by capitol records. Bobbie gentrys the delta sweete revisited mercury rev. I think bobbie gentry is possibly the greatest female vocalist ever. You can follow any responses to this entry through the rss 2. It was released on august 26, 1968, by capitol records. November 14, 2018 the psychrock bands ambitious recreation of.
Jim stafford, former husband of ode to billie joe song weaver bobbie gentry, tentatively goes on the record in his first conversation in decades committed to the mysterious mississippi delta. Bobbie gentrys the delta sweete gets a muchbelated. The delta sweete, an album by bobbie gentry on spotify. Listen free to bobbie gentry the delta sweete okolona river bottom band, big boss man and more.
It hardly sold at all but has since become a favorite of collectors. Although it doesnt quite match the quality of ode, delta sweete does contain a good selection of gentry originals and some fine covers. Released 8 february 2019 on bella union catalog no. Listen to your favorite songs from the delta sweete by bobbie gentry now. Bobbie gentry s the delta sweete gets a muchbelated tribute scott simon discusses a starstudded reimagining of gentry s 1968 cult classic with two of its contributors, country artist margo. July 27, 1942 is an american singersongwriter who was one of the first female artists to compose and produce her own material. Drifting by like the delta rivers that often turn up in gentrys lyrics, these new versions of her songs have a dreamlike, symphonic quality, at once hazy. A shame, as the country singers second album is a lost masterpiece. Gentry rose to international fame with her intriguing southern gothic narrative ode to billie joe in 1967. Back in 1967, bobbie gentry sang a haunting ode to young love and sad endings in the deep south called ode to billie joe. That song, about a mysterious occurrence on the tallahatchie bridge, was the no.
Mercury rev reimagine bobbie gentrys the delta sweete. The delta sweete was the follow up album from southern country pop vocalist bobbie gentry. Bobbie gentry the delta sweete 1968, vinyl discogs. Bobbie gentrys the delta sweete revisited, an album by mercury rev. Bobbie gentry the delta sweete bobbie gentrys ode to billie joe eclipsed her career. The delta sweete is bobbie gentrys second album, coming on the heels of the tremendous success of one of the most memorable, if bizarre, hits of the 1960s, ode to billy. Bobbie gentry papa wont you let me go with you 1968 roberta lee streeter born july 27, 1944 as her stated birth year, actual birth year probably 1942, professionally known as. Jonathan donahue performer, producer, arranger, grasshopper performer, producer, arranger, jesse chandler performer, producer, arranger, mercury rev producer, arranger, ted young additional engineer, peter. Banking on ode to billie joes success, delta sweete, released in march of 1968, was a concept album based on modern life in the deep south. Feb 05, 2020 download on amazon ode to billie joe play on apple music ode to billie joe download on itunes ode to billie joe play on spotify ode to billie joe play on youtube ode to billie joe country music s 1 e 5 the sons and daughters of america 19641968 22 sep 2019. This entry was posted on wednesday, february 9th, 2011 at 10. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at.
Mercury revs bobbie gentry s the delta sweete revisited, is out now via partisan records bella union. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as descri. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. I had heard ode to billie joe, the delta sweete, local gentry, fancy, and the glen campbell duet album, but patchwork has to be her masterpiece. Bobbie gentry s the delta sweete revisited is a compilation album by american rock band mercury rev. While ode to billie joe is available in just about every record store, tracking down copies of her other albums like the delta sweete and fancy is more difficult. Bobbie gentry remains one of the most interesting and underappreciated artists to emerge out of nashville during the late 60s.
Videos and art tracks from the partisan records fam. The delta sweete by bobbie gentry on amazon music unlimited. Oct 19, 2017 the delta sweete was the follow up album from southern country pop vocalist bobbie gentry. Capitol should have rereleased all of bobbie gentrys lps when they released the chicksaw county cd set in 2018. Gentrys lp, the first countryrock opera, was ignored on arrival, not even cracking billboards top 100. Mercury rev remakes a countryrock opera with margo price, norah jones, more. Bestknown for her crossover smash ode to billie joe, she was one of the first female country artists to write and produ.
The album, which is a reimagining of bobbie gentry s 1968 album the delta sweete, was released on february 8, 2019 through partisan records. Check out the delta sweete by bobbie gentry on amazon music. I want you to meet me at my houseboat be sure and wear your little black rubber rain coat write you a letter on thin lined note paper hide it in the tree where the houseboat. The album is a reimagining of bobbie gentrys 1968 masterpiece and features an incredible gust list of guest vocalists including hope sandoval mazzy star, norah jones, margo price, phoebe bridgers, lucinda williams, vashti. Bobbie gentrys the delta sweete gets a muchbelated tribute scott simon discusses a starstudded reimagining of gentrys 1968 cult classic with two of its contributors, country artist margo. Gentry, bobbie the delta sweete local gentry amazon. Local gentry is the third studio album by american singersongwriter bobbie gentry. A looselyformed concept album of sorts, delta further explores the vagaries of the mississippi delta country of ode to billy joe. Not only is there an overall lyrical theme, but great care is taken in the way one song flows into another so that each side becomes one continuous piece of music. Mar 05, 2011 the delta sweete is bobbie gentrys second album, coming on the heels of the tremendous success of one of the most memorable, if bizarre, hits of the 1960s, ode to billy joe. In 2007, the album was made available for digital download.
Mississippi delta download on itunes mississippi delta play on spotify mississippi delta play on youtube mississippi delta. The album was reissued in the us in 1971 by capitol records under the title tobacco road. The long awaited album by mercury rev bobbie gentrys the delta sweete revisited, is released today via bella union and partisan records on cd, vinyl and digital. Subscribe for clips on new releases and other exclu. West coast tour coming up getting in the mood for my tour with mercury rev where i will be singing live with them in celebration of their beautiful reimagining of bobbie gentrys the delta sweete. Jim stafford breaks silence on breathtaking song weaver.
You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site. These are albums no 2 and 3,the delta sweete follows on where ode to billy joe left off,country meets folk,but local gentry takes bobbie out of that mould and injects some rock and pop. Both released in 1968, the delta sweete and local gentry are superb examples of gentry s artistry at work. The delta sweete is the second studio album by american singersongwriter bobbie gentry. Click on the song titles above for lyrics and songwriting credits.
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