On April 30, 1982, Bobbie Gentry attended the Academy of Country Music Awards in California. That was the last time she was ...

In June 1976, Ode to Billy Joe made its debut in theaters. Directed by Max Baer Jr., the drama film starred Robby Benson and Glynnis O'Connor as two teens whose doomed romance in 1950s Mississippi ...

First of all, the original The Delta Sweete is a wonderful album. For those of us unable to afford the heavy price tag of the eight-CD set, this is the first time in 50 years that one can hear the ...

Each Sunday, Pitchfork takes an in-depth look at a significant album from the past, and any record not in our archives is eligible. Today we revisit Bobbie Gentry’s 1968 album, a daring, atmospheric, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While the Ode to Billy Joe soundtrack includes songs such as "Rattle Snake Daddy" (Hoyt Ming) and "Memphis Thelma" (Sherrill Parks ...