Touch 'Em with Love cover

Touch 'Em with Love

Bobbie Gentry · 1969

26 min · 10 tracks · country

A gentle blend of country and soul, featuring heartfelt storytelling and lush orchestration.

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Touch 'Em with Love' was released in July 1969, Bobbie Gentry had already established herself as a leading figure in country music with her breakout hit 'Ode to Billie Joe.' This album followed her successful run in the mid-60s and showcased her evolving style, incorporating more soulful elements while maintaining her narrative-driven songwriting.
Stylistic neighbors
Jerry Reed· Jerry Lee Lewis· Willie Nelson

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Touch ’em With Love 2:06
  • 2 Greyhound Goin’ Somewhere 2:27
  • 3 Natural to Be Gone 2:24
  • 4 Seasons Come, Seasons Go 2:50
  • 5 Glory Hallelujah, How They’ll Sing 2:34
  • 6 I Wouldn’t Be Surprised 3:26
  • 7 Son of a Preacher Man 2:07
  • 8 Where’s the Playground, Johnny 2:33
  • 9 I’ll Never Fall in Love Again 2:56
  • 10 You’ve Made Me So Very Happy 3:20

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