The incredible Bobbie Gentry performing Fancy, which she wrote and sang first. Always seems to be a favorite of us gay boys, and I've long preferred this version over Reba's. It's also why I love the New York and Southern drag queens who introduced me to this song and story about a hooker who gets rich. I have the hooker part down but still working on the getting rich part! Bobbie also wrote the haunting smash hit Ode to Billie Joe, in addition to orchestrating her own albums, which blended multi- genres, and designed her own costumes and her choreography. Quite the talent. Is it any wonder this queen adores her. And I'm going to need that red ensemble.
The BEST version! Fantastic to see Bobby throwing in a little of her go go dancer beginnings too.
ReplyDeleteI loved this!!!! Haven't heard this version in an age. Bobbie Gentry was a FORCE. Loved the 60's moves too.
ReplyDeleteYAS! Bobbie was brilliant and wickedly talented, and often overlooked. Her albums if you can find them are iconic.
ReplyDeleteBy far the best version!!!! Her collection, The Girl from Chickasaw County, is incredible.
ReplyDeleteLove this version of Fancy! I was a very young 13 when this came out and I'd sing at the top of my lungs whenever it came on the radio I had no idea what I was singing about and didn't care. Her voice always moved me.
ReplyDeleteLove her! It was a mystery what happened to her. She basically went into hiding, never to return - see my post from 2014... Jx
ReplyDeleteI had completely forgotten Gentry’s other work including Fancy. I love the footwork! And oh that hair!
ReplyDeleteThis is Bobbie's song, no offense Reba.
ReplyDeleteI've always enjoyed Bobby's version....i love the groove.
DeleteThe only song of Bobbie Gentry's that I can recall is Ode to Billy Joe. That was back in my teenage years, a very, very long time ago.
ReplyDeleteI remember this version - don't think I've ever heard Reba's. And who doesn't remember Ode to Billy Joe????
ReplyDeleteI think this was the first song i ever heard Reba sing.
DeleteThe lyrics made me think of Bill Belichick for some reason. I can't quite put my finger on it...
ReplyDeleteOh...you are bad Robzilla!! But not untrue....what with his very young chippy.
DeleteThe only song I knew of hers was "Ode to Billy Joe." She sure had a beautiful voice....and a lot of hair!
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