On August 21, 1967, “Capitol” label released “Ode to Billie Joe”, the debut Bobbie Gentry studio album. It was recorded February – July 1967, at “Whitney” in Glendale, California, “Capitol Studios” in Hollywood, and was produced by Kelly Gordon. At the 10^th “Annual Grammy Awards”, Bobbie Gentry won “Best New Artists”, the album won “Best Arrangements, Instrumental and Vocal”, “Best Female Pop Vocal Performance” and “Best Contemporary Female Solo Vocal Performance”.

Personnel:

• Bobbie Gentry – vocals
• Kelly Gordon, Jimmie Haskell – arranger, conductor
• Joe Polito – engineer
• Ed Simpson – cover photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Bobbie Gentry, except where noted.

1. Mississippi Delta
2. I Saw and Angel Die
3. Chickasaw County Child
4. Sunday Best
5. Niki Hoeky – Jim Ford, Lolly Vegas, Pat Vegas
6. Papa, Won’t You Let Me Go to Town With You
7. Bugs
8. Hurry, Tuesday Child
9. Lazy Willie
10. Ode to Billie Joe