I grew up on country music. My parents were big fans. So, in the 1970s, I spent a lot of time hearing that music.
Bobbie Gentry was one artist that came up over and over. This was one of her biggest hits, reaching the top 40 on the pop charts - the second time she had done that - and the top 30 on the country charts - well, she did that a lot.
Bobbie Gentry was also a feminist. This song was about turning to prostitution to escape poverty - but also, more than that. It was about a woman gaining financial independence. The song was released in 1969, so it was a little racy for its time.
Bobbie Gentry is still around, but she disappeared from the music business in the 1980s. If you want the other half of that story, you'll want to head over to Totally Covered.
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