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Songs with a story; Ode to Billie Joe - Bobbie Gentry (1967)

posted 2 years ago by AndyKing1967 (38073)

What was thrown off the bridge? A ring, a gun, a baby? And why did he jump?

https://youtu.be/cJZ_ViDADOE

A beautiful slice of Americana, sparse rhythm guitar, with a haunting string arrangement.