BOBBIE GENTRY LYRICS

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Roberta Streeter was born July 27, 1944 in Chickasaw
County, Mississippi. She is best known for her 1967 chart
topping hit, "Ode To Billie Joe." But, Bobbie Gentry sang
that song, you say? You're absolutely correct. She took her
stage name from the 1952 Charlton Heston/Jennifer Jones
film Ruby Gentry.

In the late 50's Bobbie and her family moved from
Mississippi to Palm Springs, California. She taught herself
to play piano as a youngster. After moving to California,
she taught herself to play the guitar and banjo. After high
school, Bobbie attended UCLA as a philosophy major, but
soon transferred to study at the L.A. Conservatory of
Music.

Before making a career in the music industry, Gentry paid
the bills with several different jobs ranging from
secretary More...

Bobbie Gentry Lyrics List:
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  • Another Place, Another Time Lyrics
  • Apartment 21 Lyrics
  • Benjamin Lyrics
  • Beverly Lyrics
  • Billy the Kid Lyrics
  • Bugs Lyrics
  • Casket Vignette Lyrics
  • Chickasaw County Child Lyrics
  • Fancy Lyrics
  • Girl from Cincinnati Lyrics
  • Hurry, Tuesday Child Lyrics
  • Hushabye Mountain Lyrics
  • I Saw an Angel Die Lyrics
  • Jessye' Lisabeth Lyrics
  • Lookin' In Lyrics
  • Marigolds and Tangerines Lyrics
  • Mississippi Delta Lyrics
  • Mornin' Glory Lyrics
  • Ode to Billie Joe Lyrics
  • Okolona River Bottom Band Lyrics
  • Papa, Won't You Let Me Go to Town With You? Lyrics
  • Penduli Pendulum Lyrics
  • Refractions Lyrics
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