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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic warmth throughout
  • heartfelt storytelling in every track
  • for afternoon relaxation
  • gentle emotional resonance and reflection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy beats
  • prefer lengthy, sprawling albums

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.

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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