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John Wirt on Bobbie Gentry's "Ode to Billy Joe"

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The classic tune "Ode to Billy Joe" by Bobbie Gentry was recorded 50 years ago. Music critic John Wirt is with us today to talk about it.

Rolling Stone Magazine ranks "Ode to Billy Joe" among the Top 500 songs of all time.

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