Written for Crispina’s Crimson’s Creative
Challenge #053. I chose pic #2.
Here’s where the image took me.
All it took was one look at Crispina’s pic #2 and I was transported to the infamous Tallahatchie Bridge from the epic song, “Ode to Billie Joe”, by Bobbie Gentry. “Ode to Billie Joe” is a 1967 narrative song telling the story of a family’s reaction to the news of Billie Joe McAlister’s suicide, which occurred when he jumped off the Tallahatchie Bridge. Gentry’s song became a massive hit, known for its evocative storytelling, ambiguous ending, and subtle portrayal of the indifference of the narrator’s family to the suicide. The mystery surrounding the song’s meaning, especially what Billie Joe threw off the bridge, led to widespread speculation and cultural discussion.
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A fantabulous song, Nancy!👌👌🌹
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That it is, KK! Thanks very much!
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A so g that will NEVER not be evocative, across the generations. Perfect storytelling.
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You’re right about that, Liz. Thanks!
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such a great song, story, haunting. after decades it stands up..
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One of the best from Bobbie Gentry; the violins at the end are highly evocative. Thanks, Dylan.
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What was thrown off the bridge may not have been all that important, but it sure aroused a lot of curiosity.
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You got that right, Jim, and that’s what matters. Thanks!
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One of a kind, what a song.
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No denying that. It’s a true classic! Thanks, dear Keith.
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It is fantastic to hear this song again ❤️
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It’s one of my all time favorites. Thanks, Lisa; I’m glad you enjoyed it.
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Oh, what a song!
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Isn’t it just?! Love it!
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The other side of death that people shy away from, Nancy (Whoops, here’s a song about ‘Nancy’) …
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Oh, how I love this song by Mr. Cohen but I never play it here on WP. Thanks for playing it for me, dear Ivor, and thanks for your comments. 🥰
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Yes, it’s one of Leonard’s sad songs … 🎶🥰
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I think it’s amazing. ♡🎶
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Perfect correlation! I love this song- and the movie wasn’t too bad either.
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You gotta see the bridge, right? Such a great song; never saw the movie. Thanks!
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Brilliant. I totally love that song. It sticks with me through the years. Thank you for returning it to mind. 🥰🥰🥰
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My great pleasure, Crispina. This is such a remarkable song, how it makes us feel like we’re eavesdropping on a very private conversation. It gets under your skin and rattles the nerves. And I love it! Thanks very much for your lovely comments!
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And I do wonder what it was thrown off that bridge
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Don’t we all?!
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