Ode to Billy Joe

[Twirretwarre]

You did a great job by this, dear Carol! Just wanted to say hello to you! Hope you do great, my friend!

Hugs from Roeleke

[3slimdog]

'standing and clapping'....BRAVO. You sound better than the original i think. Loved it. Thank You.

[col32rocks]

YOU ARE AWESOME CAROL LOVE YOUR VOICE SO MUCH ON THIS ONE LOVE IT LOVE IT

[practicing4]

Wow! What a great voice you have!! I love this song too! Awesome post. min :-)

[terigower]

Roma has got reoccurring laminitis just needed to share in moments like this

great gift you give keep belting them out.....

[WhimsicalMayhem]

Thumbs up! You have a really great voice! Nice cover. Really good song toot

[AquarielCharm]

Great voice and so boss how you belt this one out!!! And I'm sending this to a few of my friends - friends like BetteDavisEyz and a few others. Love how you end this video too, Yep, if ever anyone deserved thumbs up in youtube town, it's you soul sista!! Take care and God bless!! <3 AC

[chusma0]

wow! Boy can you sing!!

(I found this on Indy's channel!)

Chloe :)

[mlpgrow123]

LOVED loved loved loved loved this, oh my gosh, you sing AMAZING and I LOVE THIS SONG!!!!

[jabbamp]

Nice performance there. Did you also put the music together? Sounds cool :o)

[honkytonkin1]

WOW, now that's some soulful heartfelt singing. great job!

[Celebbb]

Bflatblues55:

Meriah Styles of Celebbb.

Young lady your getting more gorgeous everytime we see you...One really big song that demands much from a Entertainer..Dear you have given everything and more the viewer could ever want..Love this note range.[ very complete..very

accomplished..Love how you handle variables..'' very smoooooth..

Most enjoyed...Dear...[ you sit with the very best...

Rated on Celebbb.

many many many starz****************

sincere

god bless

meriah.jason. [ i c o E

[luvperu1]

Thanks for the share Indy..

Very nice -******polly

[Traveler2112]

Very nice! I remember hearing this song when I was young too.

[grandmafottz]

GREAT VIDEO OF THE WEEK. LOVE, Grandmafottz. Thank-You, Indy.xxxoooo

[GaryGee19621]

Carol this is awesome, sounding great my good friend and this sure brings back some memories for me. always loved this song and it was made into a movie. Singing along with ya here, you vocals are topknotch. A big thumbs up from me.

Gare

[Pensygirl54]

Absolutely Fantastic !!!!!! Thanks Indy & TandEtv for the share !!!!!!

[Bflatblues55]

@ncreb68 Michael, thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment on my video as featured by Indy.... this was so kind of him and I appreciate that his friends came over for a visit! Glad you liked it! Bflat

[thedragon1987]

Awesome cover!

[amun8isis]

we love your video.

[fischer3x3]

Excellent.

[TunesNorth]

What a great cover.

I too remember this from many years ago.

You did an awesome job.

Thank you for sharing.

And thanks for the send Indy.

Nothin' but the thumbs!

[hysonly]

Great voice, and great song..and great to see carol, who is a great and wonderful friend :)

Thanks for the share Indy.

Hugs to you Carol..and to you Indy.

[glamorgangirl]

thanks indy this is wonderul, awesome voice, and what a classic track excellent, ann::)

[guylline]

Super rendition !!! Great vox again !!!

Rene

[RockTheOcean4me]

Ok, that was good Indy, let's sub :-)

[youngstown1977]

great voice  'nice song

[KarenEng]

Fantastic cover! ;)

[chocolateguy72476]

Great video

[chocolateguy72476]

Great video :)

[santamara]

So beautiful! Exceptional in fact! I love it!!

What a great song! Beautiful version!!

Thank you and Indy so much for sharing!

[jimmymac30]

This is unquestionably one of the most soulful, bluesy and hip YT cover vids ever. I faved this when it first appeared and its good to know that, almost two year later, 24 other viewers have faved it as well. This should go viral, everybody should see it. Much respect and admiration to Bflatblues55, one of YT's shining stars!!

[heavybows]

great video.

[Cameragirl803]

Thanks to our buddy Indy for sharing this my way! Nice to hear this one again:) You rocked it Carol! Holy you nailed this!!!

[Bflatblues55]

@Cameragirl803 Jane - Thank you so very very much for coming by and for always being so supportive! We're really doing well to wrap things up in the house now, and after all the workmen leave, I can sing my heart out again. Woo hoo. Indy was a sweetheart to feature this... and I so much appreciate all his friends and supporters for coming by and leaving their footprints. Hugs, Carol

[LillyC68]

Hey Carol,

good to see that Indy choose you as his VOTW... great cover!

All thumbs up for you and best regards,

Lilly

[Bflatblues55]

@LillyC68 Hi Lilly! How sweet of you to stop in and give a listen ... loved seeing you in here and I must add that your channel is so beautifully pristine... your playing is always superb, there's a clean and simple feel to the channel ... and you are such a lovely person to know. Bflat

[magicwoman116]

Outstanding Carol! Love this song and you just made it sound that much better. Excellent vocals, super stage appearance, VERY hot, thank you for the share Indy...

Hi Sis, you sound so good, love you tons, Cheri

[Bflatblues55]

@magicwoman116 Cheri ... thanks so much for giving a listen here and for taking part in Indy's kindness in featuring this on his channel. Seems like you're all settled in now? GREAT! Hope you're doing well.... love ya, Carol

[TheRedneckSwede]

Great cover!!

Chris

[Bflatblues55]

@TheRedneckSwede Chris... thanks tons for stopping in and listening to this one. Indy was so sweet to feature it on his awesome channel! Bflat

[bugsme10]

oh no !

everytime i hear this song i cry.

5+

[Bflatblues55]

@bugsme10 Wendy ... oops. Sorry to make you cry. :( But thank you for coming on over via Indy's kind share. xCarol

[bugsme10]

@Bflatblues55

it's a good cry

[TheContrastBrothers]

Nice song. TheContrastBrothers (Luke&Byron) =]

[Bflatblues55]

@TheContrastBrothers Luke & Byron... thanks so much for coming by and listening to the song via Indy's kind feature! I appreciate this!

[TheContrastBrothers]

@Bflatblues55 Youyr welcome. =]

[Sunambra]

I loved it.

[Bflatblues55]

@Sunambra Thank you so much for coming by via Indy's feature ... and I'm so pleased you enjoyed this vid. It was one of my own faves too ... how sweet of Indy to feature it! Your own channel is lovely! Glad to meet you ... Bflat

[kvalle1]

great song and voice! :) I went and googled info on the song after hearing it. Pretty interesting...

[Bflatblues55]

@kvalle1 Karen... I enjoyed my stop in to your channel today... I also appreciate that you looked up the tune... I'm like that as well, "got to know" ... I hope you continue to always speak your mind - allowing others to speak theirs, and keeping your faith in tact, the way that you do! Thanks tons for coming by ! Bflat

[tps607]

oooo....this is a lucious cover...a very fine vocal!

[Bflatblues55]

@tps607 Tom... your comment means a lot to me and I also appreciate that you took the time to stop in via Indy's feature.... that was so kind of him, and this is exactly what makes YT the fine places it generally is... your own channel is lovely too and I may have missed it if not for your visit here!! Bflat

[tps607]

@Bflatblues55 You will find that even in the vast universe that is youtube,our little community is supportive and friendly and shines like the brightest star. There is more musical talent in it than out in the mainstream.You are a part of that! tom

[oldtexasmusic]

Treats appear on You Tube every day for us music lovers and this one ranks up there with the best. Thanks for sharing with us Carol and thanks to Indy for sending it my way.

Marcus

[Bflatblues55]

@oldtexasmusic Marcus... thank you so very much for your super lovely comment. I'm sorry this note gets to so you so late but we've been real busy this week ... I must say that Indy's featuring of my video has humbled me so... I greatly appreciate him and all of his friends who have been so kind as to visit and comment... GREAT channel you have also! Love it ... Bflat

[weeyin1155]

Fantastic choice for Indy's Video Of The Week Carol. Hope you're doing well my friend and that we'll get a new vid from you soon. Thanks and hugs..Jan and Susan ♥

[Bflatblues55]

@weeyin1155 Jan ... thank you SO much for coming by and being so very supportive all the time. I owe you a personal note but for now, we're really doing well now and have had so much wonderful help and I may be back up and running really soon! Indy was so sweet to feature this vid and I so much appreciate him for it! Thanks for all your caring, Jan! Carol

[weeyin1155]

We'll be here when you get back Carol. I'll look forward to that.  Have a good weekend and take care. ☺♥

[tc71291]

Who Loves ya to bits ! 

[Bflatblues55]

@tc71291 Tommy C  --- the one, the only ... TommyC :) Well now I know who loves me to bits cuz it shows --- Thank you so much for coming by and supportin me again! It was swell of Indy to feature this vid and I really appreciate it so much! Huggles ... (hey, now that you said it first, how can I say it?) Well who loves YOU to bits? ;)

[SugarCandyCherryKiss]

Thank You Very Much For Sharing INDY ) Superbly Sung Carol You Sound Real Awesome Wonderful Video Of The Week Have A Great Day Thanks Again Indy !!!

[Bflatblues55]

@SugarCandyCherryKiss Well li'l Angel ... I so much appreciate you taking the time to come by again and listen to this song... Indy was very sweet to feature it on his channel and I'm very humbled by this! Love to you honey bunny, Bflat

[sweetthing77203]

Carol, I haven't heard you sing for a while, sounds good! I like this song! 5*

[Bflatblues55]

@sweetthing77203 Carol, wonderful to see you again! I had to resub to you today because of YT antics, but other than that ... I so appreciate you remembering me and stopping in ... it was very sweet of Indy to feature this video! xBflat

[rainydog]

Hi Carol. Great to see you again singing those great southern blues. Always a great performance. It goes into my favorites.

Bill

[Bflatblues55]

@rainydog Bill... always such a pleasure to see or hear from you. I've been away from things for some time now and it was so special of Indy to feature this ol' vid of mine... it's one of my faves too! Thank you for coming by, Bill. Love to you, Judy and Rainydog... xx Bflat

[luvperu1]

Thanks for the share Indy..

Very nice *****

[Bflatblues55]

@luvperu1 Thank you so very much for stopping by to my video via Indy.. how nice of him to do this ... I appreciate you taking time to comment and listen! Bflat

[basicband]

Love this song...fantastic job, girl! I love it!!

[Bflatblues55]

@basicband Thanks so much T ... I appreciate you comin' by ... love and hugs ... Bflat

[toddallenhooper]

Now that brings back some memories! What a great job, I really enjoy your voice. So many female vocalists nowadays think that we wanna' hear them sing everything way up in the stratosphere, but 'dey bees way wrong!

[24fun69]

Very nice. Thank you.

;)

[Bflatblues55]

@24fun69 Thank you for listening ....  glad you enjoyed!

[jackieo46]

good vocals u go girl!!!

[blujeanswm03]

Wow...GREAT JOB!!! Loved this and will be listening to all you have posted here. What a great sound! :)

Hugs from Ga....Joyce

[gscorley]

Terrific!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!!

[cast390]

You go grandma, Sounds great!!!!

[00apatrick]

You are truly blessed, i'd like to hear more country songs from you. this one made me stop right in my tracks. i too remember this when i was a kid, you brought back some great memories, thank you

[Ansalems]

Wow!! You have a very soulful voice, I enjoy listening to you and love your channel.

Carolyn

[cadwalladee]

I remember listening to this while I was a cutter in a blouse factory in Boston... I always liked it, could never sing it - you do it really well!

[stephystills]

This Is Fantastic!! Nothing wrong with This Cover ---Nothing at All..Sexy and Smooth Vocalizing--Great Job--5******

[berrasvideo]

5*****from me great song ,great voice

[babakpakbaz]

i think she is the bobbie G.

[babakpakbaz]

i think she is hte missing singer o

[reliablebow]

Yep, You nailed it!

And Now, Live from....:)

[natinsettembre]

Great performance

[magicwoman116]

I love the way you do this.....from the heart.....tell your story girl. I do this song as well but have to do it without music.........Cheri

[Ivoryticklermama]

I really enjoyed this...

5 stars*****

Elva JOan in NE LA

[westpoint64]

There are many things I like about your presentation of this song...one, the fact that few people I know of have tried it! Second, you have a feel for the Gentry original, but you still are your own singer on it...Third, you have a good mastery of the off-handed way Gentry lets the story unwind and describes the details...and Fourth, it's a cool song and yes, it's great that a "city girl" would have a try at it. Bravo, my friend. Love it!!

[mommarox2]

fav and 5* for my new channel

[BocaFriend]

I *never* thought I would hear someone who could hold a candle to the original. Never say never!

Your version is awesome! Best wishes from a new sub in SoFL, ~Terry ... who listened via a mono earphone on my transistor radio in NJ! : )

[romopower1]

The audio could be clearer...but that being said, you have a great voice,and excellent 'stage presence'!!! Very captivating rendition!!! Bravo!!!

[bubblybombshell]

Excellent version of a beautiful song. You have a way of singing that makes people want to come back for more. Lovely! 5 stars

[loveyourposture]

super excellent

[papejazzer]

WOW!!!

I have always Loved this song!!!

You did a GREAT JOB with it!!!

[MeLady2]

O I loved this one..

Great job!

[dmljm]

I Used to Sing this song many years ago. lol Beautiful Job Carol! You Sing Fantastic My Friend! 10* TCB DANNY

[jgottlied]

Had to check it out...glad I did. You got a new sub and a new fan. Fantastic!!!!

[kardel100]

gret job, 5 stars and regards Derek (uk)

[PurpleHazeGoofyGrape]

Sweet Song! Awesome singing!

[looteater]

great work! You have yourself a little studio don't ya lol :D

[eggzy43]

hey.thats good ma'am

[meganroxz]

i love the movie and song you sing this song so so good.megan

[mountnmonkey]

Now that I have seen this one,I must tell you, I don't believe it could be done any better, or a least it hasn't been. You are a very talented lady, a pleasure to listen to. *ron

[melodykentucky]

Super sweet! What a great smooth voice. Thank you for sharing your talent with us!

[niceja79]

I love this song, and you did it Excellent! Really enjoying your video's, 5 stars and FAV! Cilla

[shiningeye]

Excellent job, very enjoyable!

[Broaart]

You got it going on!! Great!

[Tsutsomu]

Very good !

Thanks a lot.

[deanb92]

This is fabulous! I loved this you did such a wonderful job! I think you are a very special individual too! 10 stars!

[pickinpop]

wow, i remember singing this around campfires when i was young, yes they had discovered fire by then, even tho my kids think im from the cave man days, anyway great job

[2wheelsturnin]

Excellent - this one takes me back in time. Great vocal.

[BradfordandLasso]

love this song. great voice.

Paul

[zerobio]

Excellent job!  This song is just a few years before my time but I remember it and you brought it all back. Thanks so much. Awesome! Hope to hear you on that keyboard in the background, too.

~ Elliott

[goldhat3]

Nice job, one of my favorite songs. Must be the best 2 chord song ever written.

[a2dsmusic]

5 stars!!

I'm speechless :)

[Bflatblues55]

a2dsmusic - Thank you so very much for your kind comment! I appreciate it greatly!

[strat2caster]

i remember when this song was on the radio, i had a crush on Bobbie Gentry heheh they even made a movie from this song ;o)

Excellent cover, you really captured the feeling

of this awesome classic *****

[Chazjaz2]

Sounds really great! I like your sound.

[justwant2bhappy]

wow, you have a great voice. 10 stars!

[StephStance]

great voice!!

[bugsinrug]

Excellent ! Gave me chills. I'm subbing!

hugs, Chris

[boogieman079]

yeah!..super job on this just great.

[pdmusix]

Love it!!!!

Cheers, Patrick

[hswatnik]

good video- dig the set up

[bowlingballout]

I was listening to this as I was photoshopping.... it ended all to soon!

[sherrilynn115oo]

Carol I love this song! LOLL Excellent my friend!!

[XtremaDiva]

this is fabulous! whata great rendition -- thanks! cool movie wasn't it?

[83smileyface]

Oh..my! it's been forever since I've heard this one!

I love it!

I remember seeing the movie over and over again,and reading the book,because you just had to! Great cover!!

[jsherlock95]

Fantastic job and subbed !!

10*

[col32rocks]

I love this song! you did a great job.

[Jazzguts]

Great feeling in this Song Carol,and I like the super relaxed atmosphere of this song, nice musical phrasing, those artists you mentioned on your channel are great influences, greets Vic.

[reliablebow]

I remember listening to this on my sisters old Hi-Fi, 45 version. Even at 8 years old I got that this was a powerful song. You sing it wonderfully and bring it all back. Thanks!

[cityofsun88]

I love it!!!! Congrats!!!!

5*****

[santamara]

I love this song! Wow! Fantastic job!

Thank you & to xxmrwinchesterxx for sharing!

[mlfgKatherine]

♪♥♫•*¨*•..♥..•*¨*•♫♥♫•*¨*•..♥.­.•*¨*•♫♥♪.•*¨*•♫♥♫

Thank you for sharing JIm , very good song

nice voice...

♪♥♫•*¨*•..♥..•*¨*•♫♥♫•*¨*•..♥.­•*¨*•♫♥♪.•*¨*•♫♥♫

[d2olney]

You did a wonderful job! I love this song! Thanks so much for your work! Thanks to xxmrwinchesterxx for sending this to me! 5* plus Much Love, D2

[hollybird11]

great jim thanks for sharing 5*s x holly

[ratitafea]

Què lindaaaaaaaaaa.., me encanta..Gracias Winchester, por compartirlo...!!!!!!

[kuro09ka]

well done!

[abbeyharry1952]

Very nice-thanks for sharing xxmrwinchesterxx 5***** and in my favs

[Carlinhos271980]

Awesome, 10* -

Thanks for the share JIM

Carlinhos

[TuAromaCafe]

excelente!! fantastica!!! 10******

[jayenvarma]

Really nice......

[no2hate]

I've always enjoyed this song and the movie they made from it. Great job! Peace!

[stillmissheath]

oh my gosh!! I was thinking of this the other day...eery! I hadn't heard this song in YEARS!!! I mean, years,at least 30!! man,this takes me back.... :) thank you for this,Jim,and you,Bflatbluee,did a fine job! sounds just like the original.

You did great!

[elczanka]

Great. I admire, congratulations. Hey, Jim, thank you.

Alicja

[osama2000ill]

very good Carol,nice song,and you are doing really great.

thanks for sharing Jim.

[mrkkerekes]

this song brings back many good memories of a simpler time.

[Laneyjune]

Awsome!! love way you sing""

Thanks to jim for this share

10/*

laney

[rainydog]

You sing it so well, just like a southern belle . You get more than five stars.

[xxmrwinchesterxx]

very nice friend you did a great job *****

[Laneyjune]

Thankyou xx

[d2olney]

Thanks for sending! it's great! Much Love, D2 xoxoxoxoxo

[casetone2514]

Absolutely bloody brilliant. I didn't think anyone other than Bobby Gentry could do this justice. 5 Stars.

I'd love to hear you do Angie Baby by Helen Reddy.

[xlinda1949x]

Carol; Great job singing this song. You did an amazing job. Thanks alabambelle for sharing.

Ron

[moondogg55]

Oh wow! I listened to this on my transistor too! I always thought it such a haunting feel to it, like a Faulkner story.

GREAT video, wonderful vocal performance! 5*

{city-"bumpkin" ~ ha!)

[stillmissheath]

i'm a city gal,too,all the way from SLC, living in Virginia. got a kick at *bumpkin!*

[alabambelle]

Hi Carol, This is awesome, you did a beautiful rendition of this song. I really enjoyed viewing this video, and it's now in my fav's. Thanks so much for sharing and Thanks to Dennis for sending it my way. 5*****

Take Care and God Bless! Sandra

[broncose1]

You do a great job on this song Carol. I enjoy your singing very much.5*****'s and thank you for posting. Shirley

[gpkelleher]

lovely job on vocals here - encore!

Thanks Dennis(dbrown5744) for the share.

[sherrywine1941]

WOW,,Best cover Ive heard of this song. Bravo!!

(5*) Hugs sherry

Thanks Dennis(dbrown5744) for the share. Your right on..this was great.

[zazamaxi]

Oh Yeh....you got it going on girl....WONDERFUL vocal. Full of soul..Fab song choice to. Fave & ******

[zazamaxi]

Oh yeh, I forgot to thank Dennis for the amazing share. It was a good excuse to come back for another listen.

[claysjavelin1]

GREAT

[CathyKay29]

Wonderful job on this classic!!!!

Thank you Dennis (dbrown5744) for shraing!!!

Cathy :)

[Maysey1]

One of my all time favorite songs Carol and you really did a fantastic job on it. I feel so fortunate to have you part of my You Tube network and a very sweet lady on top of it all. Have a wonderful day my friend, and before I forget...A special thanks to dbrown5744 for sharing with me! Mark

[ginmillsinger]

I agree, Dennis! Carol is an AWESOME talent! :c)

5+Star's!

Great share!

God bless, and best wishes, friends!

GinMillBill

[mskerripa]

Great Job * Enjoyed this ...and always a pleasure to listen to your singing!!:)

10***

[freddym223]

nobody does it half as good as you! why'd ya have to be so good? !!!

[Emili1954]

This is very nice!! love this song...lovely

Emi

[bruusie]

Love it Carol, beautiful

[canajian]

That was outstanding!

*****

[johnpeak]

wow..love it 5 stars *****