We mentioned earlier that today is Bobbie Gentry’s birthday, and among her many musical accomplishments are some great recordings with Glen Campbell. One particularly special performance by Bobbie with Glen was their version of "Let It Be Me", which began as a song with lyrics in French called "Je t'appartiens". Gilbert Bécaud wrote the music, with lyrics by Pierre Delanoë, and Bécaud’s recording was released in 1955. The Everly Brothers recording of the same melody --with lyrics in English writ

On August 5, 1967, Bobbie Gentry leapt into our communal consciousness with an unforgettable piece of songwriting paired with a uniquely compelling performance. “Ode to Billie Joe” was a startling example of the songwriter as a moving storyteller, painting a picture that you are unable to get out of your mind. That August day some 53 years ago is when the song first charted on the Billboard Hot 100, and here is Bobbie with--as we said on her birthday—her signature work. Bobbie Gentry Fans * The