This 1971 album finds Gentry moving away from the hits that made her famous, presenting a collection of original songs that lean into a more mature, country-folk sound. It stands as a largely overlooked entry in her discography, showcasing her as a songwriter outside the expectations of her earlier fame.
- "Patchwork" was released on April 26, 1971, by EMI Catalogue.
- The album features Gentry's own compositions, a departure from some of her earlier work which included covers.
- At the time of its release, Gentry was also involved in creating her own television show, "The Bobbie Gentry Happiness Hour."
Bobbie Gentry is a singer-songwriter from Chickasaw County, Mississippi, known for her Southern Gothic-influenced country and folk music. The 1971 album "Patchwork" arrived after her string of hits in the late 1960s and her ambitious theatrical projects.
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