The boy in the plastic bubble 1976 drama, romance, john. Billy joe confesses his love to the lovely bobbi lee only to cover his growing fear that he may, in fact, be homosexual. Gentry ode to billy joe sheet music for voice, piano or. Bobbie gentrys hauntingly enigmatic 1967 hit single served as the inspiration of this story of unrequited teenage love. Ode to billie joe is a song written and recorded by bobbie gentry, a singersongwriter from chickasaw county, mississippi. Bobbie gentrys famous song, on which ode to billy joe is based, found much of its haunting effect in its refusal to reveal why billy joe killed himself. Gentry was officially signed to capitol records on june 23, 1967, and staff producer kelly gordon was given ode to billie joe as his first full length production for the label. At last, were given the answers to the questions raised by the haunting 1967 bobbie gentry song of the same title. Based on bobby gentrys haunting 1967 song, this drama attempts to explain why 17yearold billy joe mcallister jumped off the talahatchie bridge. Ode to billie joe original capitol 45 rpm disc duration. Eighteen yearold billy joe mcallister is in love with bobbie lee, but her father refuses to allow her to receive gentlemen callers. Bobbie gentry, michel legrand ode to billy joe sound. Ode to billy joe is a 1976 american drama film with a screenplay by herman raucher, inspired by the 1967 hit song by bobbie gentry, titled ode to billie joe.
Unfortunately, bobbies father sandy mcpeak and mother joan hotchkis forbid her to date until shes 16, and until then, billy joe and bobbie. The single, released on july 10, 1967, was a numberone hit in the us within three weeks of release and a big international seller. Both of bobbies demo tracks became the album masters. A drunken encounter traumatizes teenage billy joe robby benson, who loves a girl glynnis oconnor in 1953 mississippi. Ode to billy joe certainly tells a very realistic story of the torment almost any teen feels when struggling with accepting they might be gay. Bobbie gentrys famous song is brought to life in a story about young love on the mississippi delta in the early 1950s, in which the longheld, mystifying secrets. Released 1976, ode to billy joe stars robby benson, glynnis oconnor, joan hotchkis, sandy mcpeak the pg movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 46 min, and received a score of out of 100 on. Ode to billy joe 1976 official trailer robby benson. Released by kritzerland in 2017 containing music from ode to billy joe 1976. Now that i know why billy joe mcallister jumped off the tallahatchie bridge, i almost wish i didnt. Raucher had also written summer of 42 a few years before ode to billy joe. Ode to billy joe soundtrack from 1976, composed by michel legrand. Ode to billy joe 1976 soundtrack music by michel legrand. His guilt over the incident drives him to commit suicide by jumping off the tallahatchie bridge, leaving his.
Rent ode to billy joe 1976 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Robby benson is excellent as billy joe mcallister, and glynnis oconnor is. The song ode to billie joe was written by bobbie gentry and was first recorded and released by bobbie gentry in 1967. Ode to billie joe song by bobbie gentry music vf, us. Ode to billy joe on dvd 883929022335 from warner bros directed by max baer. Robby benson and glynnis oconnor in ode to billy joe 1976. Drama what the song didnt tell you, the movie will. Ode to billy joe 1976 movie robby benson glynnis oconnor. As far as i can determine, the date originated in herman rauchers screenplay. Watch ode to billy joe online full movie from 1976 yidio. Ode to billy joe sound track from max baers motion picture is the soundtrack album to the 1976 film ode to billy joe. Billy jo struggles with his sexuality after a drunken encounter. Complete your bobbie gentry, michel legrand collection. A seventeenyearold boy is seduced into a homosexual act.
Directed by max baer jr with robby benson, glynnis oconnor, joan hotchkis, sandy mcpeak. In 1953, bobbie lee hartley glynnis oconnor is 15 years old and in love with 18yearold billy joe mcallister robbie benson. Download ode to billy joe 1976 torrent or any other torrent from category. The story revolves around a young boy and girl who are exploring their new passions. Ode to billy joe 1976 stream and watch online moviefone. Ode to billy joe 1976 official trailer robby benson, glynnis o. Download and print ode to billy joe sheet music for voice, piano or guitar by bobbie gentry. The movie is based on the hit song made famous by singer bobbie gentry. Directed by 1 writing credits 2 cast 24 produced by 3 music by 1 cinematography by 1 film editing by 1 casting by 1 production design by 1 art direction by 1 set decoration by 1 makeup department 2 production management 1. A drunken encounter traumatizes teenage billy joe robby benson, who loves a girl glynnis oconnor in 1953. What a testament to our progress as a society that, while a teen might still struggle with sexual identity, he or she can find ways to open up to others.
Ode to billy joe soundtrack 1976 the moviemusic store. When we were fourteen years old in 1976, my best friend and i went to our local movie theater to see ode to billy joe. Kritzerland kr200310 country united states format cd release date 23may2017 upn 857252003101 limited edition of copies. Provided to youtube by rhino atlantic ode to billie joe king curtis king size soul. Ode to billy joe 1976 official trailer robby benson, glynnis oconnor movie hd. One night, at a barn dance, he gets a little drunk and rather than going with the hired. Rent ode to billy joe 1976 starring robby benson and glynnis oconnor on dvd and bluray. Original movie poster for ode to billy joe 1976 1944 warner brothers original u.
The story takes place in a small town located on the banks of the tallahatchie river. Download ode to billy joe 1976 torrent kickasstorrents. World premiere poster 27x41 folded very fine condition offered by kirby mcdaniel movieart of austin, texas. Ode to billy joe dell paperback march 1, 1976 by herman raucher. His death was seen as sad, and long ago, and unnecessary, and the singer recalled it as a key event in an unhappy time. Ode to billy joe 1976 ode to billy joe 1976 ode to billy joe 1976 ode to billy joe 1976 the image could not be loaded. Ode to billy joe 1976 official trailer robby benson, glynnis oconnor movie hd billy joe confesses his love to the lovely bobbi lee only to. Ode to billy joe is a superbly sensitive period romantic tragedy, based on bobbie gentrys 1967 hit song lyric. Cover versions of ode to billie joe written by bobbie.
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