It’s sad. When you google Fancy it will tell that Reba released in 1990 with no mention of Bobbie Gentry. You have ask when Bobbie released but then after you see the info, as you scroll down it will go back to saying Reba. I love Reba but Bonnie deserves credit for it. She wrote it in 1969 and released it in 1970
Yes! My grandmama introduced me to ode to Billie Joe when I was little and pressed on the story of it. Lyrics mean so much to me now. I’m 33 and she’s still thriving💕
I spent the summer of 1999 trying to find her. I was a radio dj for years and was thoroughly convinced this was the perfect song. Perfect I admire her. She hit it all. Made that money...sold the records....and then......just walked right away from it ALL. Walked right out on fame. Who does that???? Her. She is perfection and she worked it and walked.
@@padraicotoole2972 he continued to do shows/concerts up until a couple months before he died. She, however, has not done anything in public in decades and no one even knows where she lives.
I always think a song belongs to the writer not the singer but I really think Reba interprets better still gentry provided the blueprint and deserves most of the credit
Bobbie’s version was on Mainstream Pop Radio stations. That’s the way it was in the 70’s. Country was really down home twang back then. Some purists think that is better. I like it all. Good songwriting and good music transcends genre.
Fantastic to see this crisp vid of Bobby throwing in a little of her go go dancer beginnings. She blew up big but country wasn’t really ready for a women of such down home rawness and independence at that time. She got out quick once the record companies couldn’t sustain her success, but she left with the bag and lived a real happy and successful life outside of show biz, never bothered to update us or do interviews. That’s f...in CLASS.
I feel the opposite. I think Bobbie is a great storyteller, but I thought Reba brought out way more emotion in this song. I think this version is just too pop-ish for the story.
well i think not. these matters are addressed in all art form in all eras in all societies. the reason that it works is that it is self contextualized and the person addressing audience is a character or persona in a well crafted drama.
Bobbie Gentry captured my imagination back in 1967 with Ode to Billie Joe so anything else she did was even better if that is possible. She was a genius.
And in 1967, at 7 years old in Vicksburg Ms...ALL I wanted for Christmas was a Bobby Gentry wig. I had short hair ,had been wearing my mother's half slips on my head for long hair, and when I got that wig from Santa, I was one happy little girl. Mama got her slip back and it's been one of most favorite memories of Christmas. I stayed in front of the mirror with that wig on, along with my hot pink nightie trimmed in feathers and matching slippers.😂
Know what I love about some of the Bobbie Gentry performances I've seen on RUclips? She has natural rhythm and can dance so smooth when she moves. Not saying she could get outrageous with it - she probably could - but I would've loved to see her pop up on an episode of 'Soul Train' moving all silky like that. She's a great dancer, in my opinion. 😎
This amazing talented singer Bobbie Gentry needs to be recognized for her talent and amazing music and writing she needs to be in the country and rock hall of fame
I'm not happy about Reba remaking this song and getting all the credit for it.Most people by that time, had no idea who BG was and had never heard her sing it! Her deep,sultry,southern voice is what made the song! Reba's twangy, country voice did this song no justice! And neither did her band! This song needed little music to send chills down your spine!Don't believe me, just watch her! She sell's herself!She wrote this song! And believe me, she knows how to sing it!
The way this lady can tell a story in a song is just phenomenal. And the story grips and interests you. So evocative. How wonderful there was a time when pop music could have such intelligence and complexity. I find Bobbie Gentry's songs to be like exquisite short stories, in the great Southern literary tradition. And, they sound fantastic too.
Throughout her career she designed her own outfits, both for herself and for the other performers in her productions. She once had a jeans outfit made up, a Levis jean jacket and matching pants, and it had $1 million worth of diamonds sewn onto it. The outfit had to be stored in a vault between shows.
I knew that Reba didn't write this song but I never knew it was a cover song. After finding out Bobbie Gentry sang it first I understand the meaning behind the emotion of the song. Bobbie Gentry lived among that kind of lifestyle.
Ken's wife here. Now I know where my mom learned her dance moves. She danced just like Bobby Gentry. My cousin and his sister were awesome dancers too. Very similar moves. Mom was 15 when I was born so as a young child I was around a lot of people that was into 50s and 60s music. Bobby Gentry's first album.
Arthur Serverio, she’s the original creator and performer of the songs lyrics and acoustics. She wrote all her music. Reba just got permission years after to sing Bobby’s song, which was actually Reba’s key break into stardom. Amazing how many people have no knowledge about Bobby Gentry., same as Tony Joe White the original artist who of the song Rainy Night in Georgia that another man gained fame from later performing Tony Joe’s song.
@@sonjajordan7512 I agree that it's amazing how few people realize the impact that Bobbie Gentry had. I also think it's amazing that people don't realize the impact Reba McEntire had. I won't say who I think performs this better because it's all just a matter of personal opinion. Bobbie Gentry was the original but Reba McEntire is for sure the more well-known version. They both did an amazing job. That being said, this song was not Reba's Big break into country music stardom. Reba had her first top 10 country song in 1980 and by the time she released fancy eleven years later in 1991, she had a total of 28 top 10 hits, 14 of those which went to number one. Do I think fancy helped raise her to another level? I can't say that it hurt, But it was only a top ten hit for her, number eight to be exact, so it wasn't this wildly successful number one that catapulted her into international stardom, she was already there
Wow, I haven't seen Bobbie in so long I forgot how beautiful she was. She was so sweet and had the prettiest clothes. I've still got my Mama`s dress she wore when they all went out one night. That's one thing about the singer's & celebrities from Mississippi that they had in common, they weren't chased by photographers and people when they were here so they were very friendly when you saw them. They have Bobbie`s name spelled wrong here though. She's living in Memphis now.
Really, in Memphis. Reba claims she has disappeared from the face of the earth. Interesting. That's right. Down to earth people from Mississippi. Good people.
Funny, how people today try to imitate these amazing people of the past and the incredible vintage style it can ever be duplicated. You can do all the Christmas at Graceland specials you want but it’ll never be the real thing.
I just showed this to a 23 year old girl at work today, she loves Reba's version but had never heard this, she flipped out and also went crazy over the outfit - Then busted her bubble again when I told her mama(VIcki Lawrence) sang "The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia" first lol
i've heard this song a hundred times and i still tear up every time she says "i mighta been born just plain white trash but fancy was my name" i have no idea why. but it gets me every single time
I definitely didn't know it was a cover... This is lovely! Her voice is so nice. Look at me, a youth (not really, I'm 36) hearing a song that's 50 years+ and loving it as much as the "original" I grew up with from Reba. 😂 I wonder if Ms Gentry heard Reba's cover and what she thought.
Time has been kind to Bobbie Gentry and her classic story songs. Fancy has sold 25 million records on over two dozen covers. The latest being Orville Peck's gender bending twist in 2020.
I've been listening to Bobbie Gentry since 1967, when I was 2, when mom and dad were playing this record on their turntable, Fancy and Ode To Billy Joe...Classics!! Reba was good at singing Fancy but, this is the original and nothing beats the original!!
OMG I've always loved this song. I had no idea that Bobbie sang this way back in the day. She left huge shoes for Reba macentire to fill. Both are and we're amazing entertainers.
I'm just now finding out "Fancy" was a cover when Reba recorded it, and this is the original. 🤦🏼♀️😆
Im just now finding it out too
Same here
And Bobbie was the original…..👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I’m old enough to remember the original. Bobbie Gentry was amazing.
It’s sad. When you google Fancy it will tell that Reba released in 1990 with no mention of Bobbie Gentry. You have ask when Bobbie released but then after you see the info, as you scroll down it will go back to saying Reba. I love Reba but Bonnie deserves credit for it. She wrote it in 1969 and released it in 1970
This woman was years ahead of her time. Real talent.
The 70s were ahead of their time. Everything's been going slowly backward since then.
@@friendlier Wallowing in negativity leaves you missing out on the talent that exists today. People still learn how to sing, write and play.
@@friendlier please bring back the 70's . The music , cars and fashion was the best .
@@friendliergood times...
The best one.
I'm old, but Bobbie deserves to be remembered. Please do this for her.
I hope she realizes that she has many lifelong fans!
Who’s listening in 2024 I’m an African American girl love this song
Have you heard Ode to Billy Joe?
I’m here
you being african american has nothing to do with you liking this song...... pls be frl
your african americaness has zero to do with this
You mean your black? You've nevrr even been to Africa.
THE WAY SHE WAS GLIDING ACROSS THAT FLOOR THO SHE SMOOTH 💃🏽
Look up her Las Vegas act..
Bobby gentry was one hell of a story teller !
This 2023 and that red outfit she’s wearing is freakin awesome, She was awesome!
That red suit is EVERYTHING!
I need it so bad. Except for that I'm under 5 ft tall and kind of round. I feel like I'd look like a Tribble.😮
Bobbie Gentry is one of those artists that made me realise the importance of lyrics. The amazing stories she tells, so effortlessly... Damn.
Yes! My grandmama introduced me to ode to Billie Joe when I was little and pressed on the story of it. Lyrics mean so much to me now. I’m 33 and she’s still thriving💕
Also most of Bobbie gentry’s songs came out around the time my mom was born💕💕🙃
I know. I love ode to Billy Joe, as well as Fancy.
YES!!!
AMEN!!!
A poor girl from the Mississippi Delta has a lot, lyrically, to say.
I spent the summer of 1999 trying to find her. I was a radio dj for years and was thoroughly convinced this was the perfect song. Perfect
I admire her. She hit it all. Made that money...sold the records....and then......just walked right away from it ALL. Walked right out on fame. Who does that???? Her. She is perfection and she worked it and walked.
David Cassidy walked away too.
Bobby Sherman too.
@@padraicotoole2972 he continued to do shows/concerts up until a couple months before he died. She, however, has not done anything in public in decades and no one even knows where she lives.
Many do not know, She was an (Original) owner of the Phoenix Suns for almost 20 years
@@MrFrankenass and Andy Williams..... odd.....I don't think she owned a controlling share....could be mistaken but yep....she bought in
Holy cow! That was LIVE! It sounded so good, what a talent.
She's not actually singing live here
Pretty sure it not live simgimg
A lot of times those shows actually didn't let them sing live in case they would say something bad.
It upsets me that so many people in the music community refuse to acknowledge her. Most people think this is a Reba McEntire song.
Hello 👋 how are you doing today
Not many people outside of the U.S know who Reba is. We all know Bobbie though!
I just learned today😮
I always think a song belongs to the writer not the singer but I really think Reba interprets better still gentry provided the blueprint and deserves most of the credit
Bobbie’s version was on Mainstream Pop Radio stations. That’s the way it was in the 70’s. Country was really down home twang back then. Some purists think that is better. I like it all. Good songwriting and good music transcends genre.
Fantastic to see this crisp vid of Bobby throwing in a little of her go go dancer beginnings.
She blew up big but country wasn’t really ready for a women of such down home rawness and independence at that time. She got out quick once the record companies couldn’t sustain her success, but she left with the bag and lived a real happy and successful life outside of show biz, never bothered to update us or do interviews.
That’s f...in CLASS.
I love Reba- but the original ? Hits way harder .....and how amazing for the time! Bobbie Gentry was a FORCE
I feel the opposite. I think Bobbie is a great storyteller, but I thought Reba brought out way more emotion in this song. I think this version is just too pop-ish for the story.
that's a bold effing song by the standards of any day
well i think not. these matters are addressed in all art form in all eras in all societies. the reason that it works is that it is self contextualized and the person addressing audience is a character or persona in a well crafted drama.
love that signature 60's dancing LOL
nothing to laugh about.... she was authentic soul not quick and dirty as today... slow is better
Wish more people knew she wrote this song !!!
I just realized Reba stole this song after all these years. LOL
@@corvey"stole" is a harsh word.
The royalty checks are consolation enough
Bobbie Gentry captured my imagination back in 1967 with Ode to Billie Joe so anything else she did was even better if that is possible. She was a genius.
And in 1967, at 7 years old in Vicksburg Ms...ALL I wanted for Christmas was a Bobby Gentry wig. I had short hair ,had been wearing my mother's half slips on my head for long hair, and when I got that wig from Santa, I was one happy little girl. Mama got her slip back and it's been one of most favorite memories of Christmas. I stayed in front of the mirror with that wig on, along with my hot pink nightie trimmed in feathers and matching slippers.😂
@@marymckay7154 Well that is a darling story you told about yourself.
Never, ever anything better than the original,real deal.
Know what I love about some of the Bobbie Gentry performances I've seen on RUclips? She has natural rhythm and can dance so smooth when she moves. Not saying she could get outrageous with it - she probably could - but I would've loved to see her pop up on an episode of 'Soul Train' moving all silky like that. She's a great dancer, in my opinion. 😎
She's got moves ❤
Slim, feminine, graceful, qualities difficult to find in today's woman.
I thought so too
She is a brilliant lyric writer who saw a lot that many did not see
This is a flawless performance...love her so much..the voice...the song...the moves..the style..everything!
She's lip-synching!
Its still her voice..Many artist lip sync during live performance.
@louitduva9 0:57 849 its still hrr voice. Alot of people lip sinc on videos.
Alway loved that dancing move she does.
She had the voice, the talent, and moved with grace and elegance.
A great singer and a great song
I had a huge crush on Bobbie Gentry when I was 10 years old. Watching this video 50 years later reminds me why I did.
She was awesome.
She’s still alive 😊
@@gomerhanger2285how you know?
That is soulful story telling.
She was beautiful and powerful and made it sound like a true story from her own personal diary.
It is true tho
Always really respected her as an artist for tackling what, at the time, was difficult subject matter and of course that beautiful voice.❤
This amazing talented singer Bobbie Gentry needs to be recognized for her talent and amazing music and writing she needs to be in the country and rock hall of fame
she was recognized during her time....she was big... You were just not there
I'm not happy about Reba remaking this song and getting all the credit for it.Most people by that time, had no idea who BG was and had never heard her sing it! Her deep,sultry,southern voice is what made the song! Reba's twangy, country voice did this song no justice! And neither did her band! This song needed little music to send chills down your spine!Don't believe me, just watch her! She sell's herself!She wrote this song! And believe me, she knows how to sing it!
The way this lady can tell a story in a song is just phenomenal. And the story grips and interests you. So evocative. How wonderful there was a time when pop music could have such intelligence and complexity. I find Bobbie Gentry's songs to be like exquisite short stories, in the great Southern literary tradition. And, they sound fantastic too.
Bobbie Gentry was ONE HELL OF A WOMAN !!! ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS LADY!
she's hypnotic to watch this was a great performance
Yeah
Love the outfit!
Throughout her career she designed her own outfits, both for herself and for the other performers in her productions. She once had a jeans outfit made up, a Levis jean jacket and matching pants, and it had $1 million worth of diamonds sewn onto it. The outfit had to be stored in a vault between shows.
I didn't know this was the original! Awesome!!
She gorgeous 😮I only knew about that Reba song till today but I might name my daughter Fancy
Grateful to my dad for introducing me to Bobbie Gentry’s music when I was little. Her music and the stories she tells are timeless.
Great song! Also love the late 60s fashion and dance moves
I knew that Reba didn't write this song but I never knew it was a cover song. After finding out Bobbie Gentry sang it first I understand the meaning behind the emotion of the song. Bobbie Gentry lived among that kind of lifestyle.
Absolutely drop dead gorgeous woman. What man wouldn't want this beautiful woman for his wife? ❤❤❤❤
Not sure what you’re seeing. But I see a horrendous wig and masculine facial features. Maybe she looks prettier elsewhere. But to each their own.
@@jonathanstiles7221for real you think so?
❤Bobby Gentry..Best Version..
Ken's wife here. Now I know where my mom learned her dance moves. She danced just like Bobby Gentry. My cousin and his sister were awesome dancers too. Very similar moves. Mom was 15 when I was born so as a young child I was around a lot of people that was into 50s and 60s music. Bobby Gentry's first album.
That was captivating
Again there is this magic in her face. I love this too much!
Wow she's smooth performer
Me too.
Saw Gentry on Carol Burnette show tonight
She is truly a 2:24 fantastic singer I love so much since I was a student. Although years past, I still remember her❤
Even as a child I knew what this song was about.
It's about pimping her daughter out right?
Me to
REBA says thank you BOBBIE... much respect for both those ladies!
Songtelling at it's finest. They certainly do not make them like Bobbie anymore.
omg THIS IS BEYOND MAGNIFICENT
WOW! No one does it better!
Arthur Serverio, she’s the original creator and performer of the songs lyrics and acoustics. She wrote all her music. Reba just got permission years after to sing Bobby’s song, which was actually Reba’s key break into stardom. Amazing how many people have no knowledge about Bobby Gentry., same as Tony Joe White the original artist who of the song Rainy Night in Georgia that another man gained fame from later performing Tony Joe’s song.
@@sonjajordan7512 I agree that it's amazing how few people realize the impact that Bobbie Gentry had. I also think it's amazing that people don't realize the impact Reba McEntire had. I won't say who I think performs this better because it's all just a matter of personal opinion. Bobbie Gentry was the original but Reba McEntire is for sure the more well-known version. They both did an amazing job. That being said, this song was not Reba's Big break into country music stardom. Reba had her first top 10 country song in 1980 and by the time she released fancy eleven years later in 1991, she had a total of 28 top 10 hits, 14 of those which went to number one. Do I think fancy helped raise her to another level? I can't say that it hurt, But it was only a top ten hit for her, number eight to be exact, so it wasn't this wildly successful number one that catapulted her into international stardom, she was already there
man, this is one of the great females who proves you can be hot, talented and smart, and shows people that yes, all three do exist.
What an incredible talent. Fantastic singer-songwriter!
No one like Bobby Gentry, love her
Bobbie Gentry had a honeysuckle sweet voice. She could sing lullabies with the best of them!!!
😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
NO WAY!!!
Dang.. she could definitely charm a king and congressman even today. Original version and define the best!
I heard this song for the first time today on the Carol Burnett Show and I love it. By the way it’s 2024.
What a beautiful, incredibly talented woman: songwriter, singer, dancer. Not many have matched her!
Shes amazing
Bobbie Gentry is the truth.
LOVE this song... "and she ain't done bad"
Wow, I haven't seen Bobbie in so long I forgot how beautiful she was. She was so sweet and had the prettiest clothes. I've still got my Mama`s dress she wore when they all went out one night. That's one thing about the singer's & celebrities from Mississippi that they had in common, they weren't chased by photographers and people when they were here so they were very friendly when you saw them. They have Bobbie`s name spelled wrong here though. She's living in Memphis now.
Really, in Memphis. Reba claims she has disappeared from the face of the earth. Interesting. That's right. Down to earth people from Mississippi. Good people.
It set the world on it's ear
Once in a great while you get people like this that come along in life and it’s fantastic.
Talk about talent!!!What do u know...I'm typing this on "the 3rd of June....another sleepy dusty delta day....❤ Love you Bobby!
This is such a great performance
The Queen Of Music
Her phrasing is perfection !!
I had no idea this was a Bobbie Jo Gentry original. Wow!!!
Hello how are you doing today
she looks like one those ladies that would definitely appear on a martin scorsese film. She's gorgeous, elegant and defiant.
I always look at song credits because it’s always so much more meaningful when the person singing wrote the song! Love it, Bobbie 💫
Better than Reba
Good gawd that's how you do it! Beautiful, great singing and Jagger moves!!!!!!!
jagger moves? jagger never had rythm
I know Reba's version of this. Never realized that this was originally done by Bobbie Gentry. Great performance. Thanks for posting.
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Man I still love her...100 percent pure. Almost like she was a dream we woke up and she was gone
This was one of my favourite songs of my last year in DC. I took me decades to decipher what the lyrics are actually about.
Drums are awesome .. . Nice dancing ... Beautiful outfit ... And lady
Funny, how people today try to imitate these amazing people of the past and the incredible vintage style it can ever be duplicated. You can do all the Christmas at Graceland specials you want but it’ll never be the real thing.
I just showed this to a 23 year old girl at work today, she loves Reba's version but had never heard this, she flipped out and also went crazy over the outfit - Then busted her bubble again when I told her mama(VIcki Lawrence) sang "The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia" first lol
Bobbie Gentry’s choreography is so cute haha
Ok. This makes so much sense. My mom HS me listen to Ode to Billy the other day - and I thought it reminded me of this song.
She wrote that one too!
Grown Viking here also love it.
I'm in love.
The song is her autobiography.
She married Bill Harrah, founder if Harrah's Casino.
Bobbie was a class act!! Phenomenal ma’am!!
i've heard this song a hundred times and i still tear up every time she says "i mighta been born just plain white trash but fancy was my name" i have no idea why. but it gets me every single time
I definitely didn't know it was a cover... This is lovely! Her voice is so nice. Look at me, a youth (not really, I'm 36) hearing a song that's 50 years+ and loving it as much as the "original" I grew up with from Reba. 😂
I wonder if Ms Gentry heard Reba's cover and what she thought.
She deffently heard rebas version. Usually artist have to ask permission to sing another persons song. Expessislly when there famous.
So bloody brilliant. Saw her live in Sydney way back then, Chevron Silver Spade. Tiny girl, a hundred cossie changes, perfect musician, got out good
Stunning
Time has been kind to Bobbie Gentry and her classic story songs. Fancy has sold 25 million records on over two dozen covers. The latest being Orville Peck's gender bending twist in 2020.
I've been listening to Bobbie Gentry since 1967, when I was 2, when mom and dad were playing this record on their turntable, Fancy and Ode To Billy Joe...Classics!!
Reba was good at singing Fancy but, this is the original and nothing beats the original!!
This was good for its time, though Reba brought it home when she covered it.
Hello 👋 how are you doing today
yep eventually got the music chills
Absolutely love this song and this original version. One of a kind singer.
Daaaaaaang!!!!!!! ❤️
Bobbi gentry happy holidays Dec 22 2024
This lady was a true artist wrote all her own songs and recorded them so much talent and beauty
OMG I've always loved this song. I had no idea that Bobbie sang this way back in the day. She left huge shoes for Reba macentire to fill. Both are and we're amazing entertainers.
So fresh and classic at the same time! 💫
That brass line awesome
Favorite country artist til this day. Sing it darlin ✿