album · February 5, 1968
The Delta Sweete
UMC (Universal Music Catalogue)See this day
countryfolksinger-songwriter
This 1968 album from Bobbie Gentry is a concept album exploring the Mississippi Delta, notable for its ambitious arrangements and thematic depth. It predates her more famous "Bittersweet" and its exploration of Southern Gothic themes.
- The album was recorded in just three days in February 1968.
- It was not a commercial success upon its initial release, selling fewer than 20,000 copies.
- In 2018, a remastered version of the album was released, which included a previously unreleased track.
Bobbie Gentry is a singer-songwriter from Mississippi, best known for her concept albums and genre-bending approach to country and soul music. "The Delta Sweete" was released after her massive international success with "Ode to Billie Joe," finding her exploring more ambitious arrangements and thematic depth.
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