364 \r\r\"Gentle on My Mind\" was written by John Hartford (1937 - 2001); the song won two 1968 Grammy Awards. The album peaked at No. 8 on Billboards Contemporary chart. The album was reissued in the UK in 1983 by EMI's budget label mfp, under the title All I Have to Do Is Dream, featuring new cover art and a slightly re-sequenced track listing, including the duo's 1969 single "All I Have to Do Is Dream". Billboard Top Country chart and at No. 0:00. The lyrics read They still tell the legend of how you disappeared, how you took the money and your dignity and got the hell out.. From the moment Rick Hall heard the song, he knew he wanted her on board. The catalog number is the same as a Stereo reissue from the '70s. by Paul Simon, Art Garfunkel, Al DeLory producer, arrangements, conductor, This page was last edited on 31 March 2022, at 15:37. She was anything but that. Bobbie Gentry And Glen Campbell was a No.1 country album and achieved the success that Capitol had wanted. Even though the LP is artistically less satisfying than some of Bobbies other releases, it remains an enjoyable MOR listen. ', But Jimmie didnt agree with Gordon. This version gets listed here as an original Mono quite often. In search of country music's great vanished star", "Bobbie Gentry had the most gorgeous legs ever: On the record with Grammy-winning arranger Jimmie", "Joe Henry: An Eclectic And Raucous 'Reverie, "BBC Radio 2 Whatever Happened to Bobbie Gentry? 8 on the RPM Top Albums chart. Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell is a studio album by American singer-songwriters Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell. 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. I thought if I ever write something its got to be as real as Ode to Billie Joe. Not long after, Tony started writing Polk Salad Annie. 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. 6 on the country chart, and "Let It Be Me," which made it to No. My Elusive Dreams 6. 23. In 1967, America was clearly not ready to roll out the red carpet for the female artist who wrote, played, and produced her own material, Sheila added. Like Gentry, Campbell had come from rural poverty; he had left home as a teen to join his uncles band, eventually pitching up in LA to work as a highly versatile session guitarist. They excel in their blend of Campbell's hit "Gentle on My Mind" and "My Elusive Dreams". Bobbie Gentry would soon become a regular guest on Glen Campbell's genial television variety show, where her pantsuited, beehived country-pop bombshell image belied her delicate, sweet voice and smart, blues-tinged songwriting. "Let It Be Me", was released as a single in January 1969. 6 on Billboard ' s Hot Country Singles chart, [17] No. The Crate: Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell. Bobbie Gentry was one of the biggest country stars of the late 1960s. Bobbie Gentry, 'Ode to Billie Joe' (1967) "Ode to Billie Joe" is a hauntingly beautiful narrative song by American singer-songwriter Bobbie Gentry, released in 1967 as part of her debut album. In 1969, Bobbie released Fancy, a song recorded with Rick Hall. While working together, Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell landed two major hits: All I Have to Do Is Dream, which peaked at No. included in: Ode to Billy Joe / Bobbie Gentry & Glenn Campbell by Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell The Girl From Chickasaw County: The Complete Capitol Masters by . In 1968, Gentry released her third album as Bobby Gentry and Glen Campbell, continuing her collaboration with Campbell. Gentle on My Mind 4. 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. (It's Only Your) Imagination 7. Among the flashier performances they pulled off were a Mardi Gras show with six carnival floats built on golf carts so they could move about the stage as well as a Sgt. Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell: Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell: 12" Vinyl: 11: US 1968; Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol . It peaked at No. Summarize this article for a 10 years old. Playing the guitar, Bobbie nailed a hit single in just 40 minutes. He backed up his claim by saying that she never wrote another song that was as huge and successful (even though, neither did he). The 'king of the mountains' 5 . Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for GLEN CAMPBELL & BOBBIE GENTRY 1969 vintage POSTER ADVERT LET IT BE ME Capitol at the best online prices at eBay! Her disappearance got the fans wondering what in the world happened to Bobbie? "When I touch his clothes and when I look at the pictures of us . Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell (1968). 44 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. Finally, a demo tape she recorded landed on the desk of Kelly Gordon, a man working at Capitol Records. In the UK the album peaked at No. Glenn Campbell & Bobbie Gentry - My Elusive Dreams. Their version reached No. No leather fringes allowed, her choreographer Donald Bradburn recalled. He had also toured with The Beach Boys in the mid-60s, subbing for Brian Wilson. Nothing seemed to move or change Bobbie Gentry. Bobbie Gentry Less Of Me. Pepper segment that ended with Bobbie in a star-decorated trapeze flying above the stage for Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds., Over seven creative years, the duo pulled off seven new shows, always themed. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Bobbie Gentry - Fancy (Vinyl Record, 1970, Capitol, ST-428) Country at the best online prices at eBay! 74 on the US Billboard Hot 100. An original Mono version will have black Capitol labels with the rainbow ring. It showed Gentry sitting on the stoop of a shack, peering out into the distance. 27 on the Billboard Hot 100, [16] No. Bottom right edge starting to split. Be careful when listing / buying this version. In the issue dated September 28, 1968, Billboard magazine published a review calling the album "a dynamite sales package teaming the talents of Campbell and Gentry. 85 on the RPM Top Singles chart. Little Green Apples. William was 58. 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Sadly, their marriage ended quickly. Bobbie Gentry & Glen Campbell. "[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. 32 on the US Billboard Top 40 Easy Listening chart and No. She started playing small gigs at a local country club, taking the stage with her new moniker Ruby Gentry, named after a film about a poor, rural seductress. Please try again later. 81 on the RPM Top Singles chart. 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. 7 on the US Billboard Top 40 Easy Listening chart, No. cord du roy) 2. 11 on the US Billboard Top LP's chart. But that resonates with 99 percent of the people from the South, he added. 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. The album spawned two hit singles and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. December 27, 2010 marks the 40th anniversary of the 5th and final appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show of Bobbie Gentry, one of the most interesting and entertaining singer/songwriters to emerge from the late '60's. Although often categorized as a country singer, Gentry's blend of rock, pop, country and folk actually found its greatest . However, the gentility of Sunday Mornin has an edge to it. In 1968 America, with the ongoing Vietnam war and the assassinations of Martin Luther King and Robert Kennedy, perhaps Campbell and Gentry were disorientated like the rest of the population, far from convinced that everything was alright. In 1974, a writer by the name of Morag Veljkovic questioned the singers feminist credentials, writing Didnt the tight dresses and teased-up hair contradict a bra-burning stance?, In response, Bobbie said calmly, Did you know that I took Ode to Billie Joe to Capitol, sold it, and produced the album myself? 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. Corduroy (Fr. 2:11. 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. uDiscover Music is operated by Universal Music Group (UMG). Recording Industry Association of America, "Bobbie Gentry And Glen Campbell - Mornin' Glory", "Glen Campbell And Bobbie Gentry - Little Green Apples / Scarborough Fair/Canticle", "Glen Campbell And Bobbie Gentry - Let It Be Me", "Billboard Magazine - September 28, 1968", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bobbie_Gentry_and_Glen_Campbell&oldid=1080325015, Gilbert Bcaud, Mann Curtis, Pierre Delano, Traditional; arr. Produced by Kelly Gordon and Al DeLory. 50 on the OCC Albums Chart. Home Home; Podcasts Podcasts; Library; Cancel. 1 on the US Billboard Top Country LP's chart and No. Finally, Hall said he tried his best to talk to her but she simply wont accept calls.. A mix of covers and originals,. Apart from singing and songwriting, Bobbie painted pictures that sold for $20,000 a piece. Some recording artists included in uDiscover Music articles are affiliated with UMG. They lasted just 11 short months, not even a whole year. No one will ever hear it anyway. Bobbie Gentry, B.J. However, by the 1980s, Gentry had vanished from the public eye, and for the past five decades, not much has been said about this reclusive star. 1 on the U.S. 50 on the OCC Albums Chart. Glen Campbell And Bobbie Gentry A: Let It Be Me B: Little Green Apples: Capitol Canada: 2387: Jan 1969: 7" 1 Denmark: Glen Campbell And Bobbie Gentry A: Let It Be Me B: Little Green Apples: Capitol Denmark: F 2387: 1969: 7" 0 France: Glen Campbell And Bobbie Gentry A: Let It Be Me B: Little Green Apples: Capitol France: 2C 006-80.007: 1969: 7 . 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. Returns accepted. So was her painting on the album cover of 1971s Patchwork. Gentle on My Mind 4. 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