SSP Classics: Ode to Billie Joe by Bobbie Gentry

Trigger warning: This episode delves into “Ode to Billie Joe” by Bobbie Gentry, a song that discusses the suicide of one of its characters. Listener discretion is advised. BONUS EPISODE: In this classic episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts revisit their review of the 1967 country classic, “Ode to Billie Joe” by trailblazing singer/songwriter, Bobbie Gentry. “Ode to Billie Joe” by Bobbie Gentry (from the album Ode to Billie Joe) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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THE STORY SONG PODCAST is the music review, comedy, pop culture podcast that provides commentary, analysis, and the history of narrative songs from all genres and all eras—from obscure one-hit wonders to well-known classics, and some of the biggest hits of all time. Join your hosts as they discuss details only hinted at in the lyrics and speculate about every aspect of each song. We tell the story of the songs that tell a story.