“The story of Billie Joe has two more interesting underlying themes. First, the illustration of a group of people's reactions to the life and death of one of their own. Second, the obvious gap between the girl and her mother when they are talking about the event.”

About Bobbie Gentry

Musician • American

Bobbie Gentry is an American singer-songwriter who rose to international fame with her enigmatic Southern Gothic narrative 'Ode to Billie Joe' in 1967. Her work often blended country, pop, and R&B, characterized by her...