Fancy cover

Fancy

Bobbie Gentry · 1970

29 min · 10 tracks · country

A blend of country storytelling and soulful melodies encapsulating resilience and ambition.

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Fancy' was released in 1970, Bobbie Gentry had already established herself as a prominent figure in country music following her breakthrough hit 'Ode to Billie Joe.' This album marks a pivotal moment in her career as it showcased her evolution into a more sophisticated sound while tackling themes of female empowerment and personal ambition.
Stylistic neighbors
Jerry Reed· Jerry Lee Lewis· Willie Nelson

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Fancy 4:15
  • 2 I’ll Never Fall in Love Again 3:00
  • 3 Delta Man 3:03
  • 4 Something in the Way He Moves 2:34
  • 5 Find ’Em, Fool ’Em and Forget ’Em 2:37
  • 6 He Made a Woman Out of Me 2:34
  • 7 Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head 3:07
  • 8 If You Gotta Make a Fool of Somebody 2:34
  • 9 Rainmaker 2:35
  • 10 Wedding Bell Blues 3:15

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