Industry Ghostwriter Reacts To: Jeannie C. Riley - Harper Valley P.T.A. SHE'S SO GOOD!!

[@1aleckman1]

This song was written by Tom T. Hall about a true story. Have a great day!

[@jenniferbabros1985]

I'm lucky I grew up in the 60s and 70s we had alot of fun and freedom🎉

[@threekidzmom04]

oh yes! I feel the same!

[@JamesBrendon-h4r]

The freedom....

[@marythacker4802]

I feel like we earned those freedoms

[@deborahhalbert3372]

Straight A student, never gave anyone any trouble & I was sent home from junior high for a mini skirt that was deemed a “distraction.” In a role reversal from this song my mom went to school & gave them a piece of her mind on my behalf. Skirts too short, hair too long, ideas too radical. We went through it all in the 60’s

[@usertr13phinsup]

I remember you and you were 💘

[@jasonwalker7916]

The classics of all genres of music are awesome. You called it right, nothing but pure talent. 😊

[@Jude_196]

CALLED 'EM ALL OUT on the CARPET!! LOVE IT!

[@leannlaplante3643]

Mr. Taylor had a wife. Yet he continued to ask her out 7 times. Naughty, naughty.

[@kimzwolinski9919]

Love this so much. Her attitude is great ❤ You pronounced everything perfectly.😊

[@lynnieiapichino1121]

☮️💙💙💙🔥country always a story!

[@Bekka_Noyb]

all time classic!

[@elkevera]

Whatever you would like to know about this era just ask us "ol' folks" in your community. We lived through these decades and had a blast. Thanks Luv ☮

[@MattKrogmeier]

First concert I recall seeing (probably around 6 years old - 1976) was Jeannie C. Riley performing at our county fair. I didn't understand this song's theme back then, but have since come to appreciate it for it's brilliance. Great old tune! She did a lot of collab with Johnny Cash - I've got a box set of vinyl where all the A sides are Cash, and all the B sides are her.

[@JamesBrendon-h4r]

This is the kind of song, that even if you dont like country , this song you will love.

[@daveking9393]

Great job as always. Thanks for sharing!

[@franchk8372]

Brilliant song, and performance by Jeannie C. Riley. Wonderful. If you like this, you would also appreciate Bobby Gentry singing 'Ode to Billy Joe' if you don't already know it. 💙🕊☮

[@holgerschussler9107]

I agree! An opinion is like an a-hole,everyone has one!

[@susanyaworski5895]

Memories of my Mom playing this,thanks.

[@toddoglesby9849]

Tom T. Hall wrote this song

[@alicecrumpler1810]

Glad you're back! I really enjoy your reactions! Happy Holidays!❤

[@davidw7]

Happy 60s songs in a era of so much change, controversy, change in all things and the Nam war. Petula Clark - Downtown. I always liked and some other songs of hers, Cher - Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves....probably very early 70s and of course Sonny and Cher with their first hit - I Got You Babe. LOVE Peter, Paul and Mary the ultimate Folk group. Few seem to do their cover basically same year as the writer who was Bob Dylan's anthem that Peter, Paul and Mary also took to the top of the charts the song - Blowing in the Wind....

[@jillday2955]

I was six when this came out and it was a glorious time to be alive musically! #WhatUpDoe

[@lauriemorrall1115]

Your Pops will know this one

[@ordiekelleher2641]

Hi Cliff. Good morning! Huggicates!😊 love song!😊

[@Jude_196]

You're probably one of a VERY FEW reaction channels where I DON'T SKIP the intro - or any other parts!! LOVE THIS TUNE!! LOVED IT since I was a tiny girl!! :) ENJOY, CLIFF!!! HUGS FROM TEXAS!!

[@nightwood3738]

Have you reacted to “Ode to Billy Joe” by Bobbie Gentry?

[@angieday5183]

Written by Tom T Hall, the storyteller was his nickname. One of the great songwriters. Guy was playing a dobro.

[@bearfoodbuddy6841]

As a Johnson and a widow, I approve!!❤❤😂😂

[@tracycartwright3340]

Great reaction Cliff! Glad you are here for us all. Just watching your videos makes me feel better about humanity. Good people are mood lifters, like you. Thanks.

[@im2bz2bcn]

The term “ she had to leave town “ was in reference to becoming pregnant! They never said at that time unwed mother or pregnant out of wedlock. In order for people not to know the woman or girl was sent away or “ left town to …..which would disgrace the family name.

[@CliffBeatsClassics]

This comment made my day ❤️

[@adam.4487]

I was 19 when this song was on the radio. I would hear it driving to work. haha I'm old so a lot of songs from the 1950 to current I would know, but no rap or hip hop. I was more rock and roll, country and ballads from the OLD timers. I was a big fan of Motown and Disco! My era of course.

[@cynergy4]

I was 12 when it came out and it was a huge hit!

[@Vee1music-lover]

I remember my Mama seeing this performance and was standing up laughing and clapping! I also remember them go-go boots and mini skirts😂 Had a few of my own back then! Those were the good ol’ days! ✌🏻😎

[@angiemaney761]

Dude, I was 2 years old when this came out!! Moms today would literally chew up and spit out the Harper Valley PTA if they tried that shit today!!! Love and prayers from western NC❤❤🙏🙏

[@davidw7]

Nancy Sinatra - These Boots are made for walking. Another 60s era rebel female song hat has a video from a TV show.....

[@I.D.A-sw]

Hope @Cliffbeatsclassic will check that track ✨🤩

[@Brandon-mx3zx]

written by the great Tom T Hall.. someone you should definitely check out!

[@DebraMaloney-s6z]

This song was made into a movie.

[@newgrl]

Written by the late, great, Country Hall of Fame belonging, Grand Ol' Opry member Tom T. Hall.

[@MsRmaclaren]

Watch the movie!

[@jamesdunn9864]

U should listen to dolly parton and portor Wagoner, "run that by me one more time" the song always puts a smile on my face.

[@CliffBeatsClassics]

I’m on it!!

[@threekidzmom04]

This song was dynamite when it came out!!

[@sherigrow6480]

Secretary left town, because she got pregnant. It's what single, pregnant women did - they went to "visit a sick aunt" somewhere. We all knew what that meant. Peyton Place was a primetime soap opera from a movie from a book that was very scandalous 😂

[@Laura_Martin42]

Ode to Billy Joe is another of her hits. I loved her when I was growing up.

[@findingmyrootswoolmarketms]

That was Bobbie Gentry.

[@ordiekelleher2641]

She was first!😊

[@robberrie677]

Thought you were suspended until the new year? Glad you are back early...

[@JosieBowman-u2c]

Joni Mitchell, Etta James, Aretha Franklin,Tom Waits

[@toddoglesby9849]

Auctioneer by Leroy Van Dyke is a good one you should listen to

[@berniewatts5028]

❤️❤️❤️❤️👵🏼 Gmaw

[@ginaslifetoo]

It was a different time. I wasn't allowed to wear pants until 1975 and my dresses had to be below the knee. My parents divorced was a freedom.

[@gilmichaud1644]

There is also Return to Harper valley. Check it out

[@AP-gb3eh]

There was a 2 finger from the middle of your knee rule when it came to skirts, got sent home for wearing pants in winter with deep snow. Boys hair could not touch the collar of their collared shirts, my brother got thrown out of church for looking like the guy on the wall.

[@davidrichards6509]

Loretta Lynn is responsible for breaking the rules of US network Broadcast tv so we could all also enjoy other fabulous female artists like Jeannie C Riley and Bobby Joe Gentry.

[@ordiekelleher2641]

See boots 1960😊

[@Boatzilla2]

Cliff, good one. An all time classic. If you like sassy women from way back, please check out Wanda Jackson. "Fujiyama Mama" is a good one.

[@robberrie677]

Always suggesting... Jerry Reed song...she got the goldmine i got the shaft...

[@ameyer1970]

You should watch the movie based on this song

[@benjamansharer7969]

The secretary had to leave town because her boss got her pregnant. Back in those days, a woman having a baby out of wedlock was frowned upon and she had to go to someplace for unwed mother's. It's even worse if it's her boss's baby and he's married. She would definitely had to get out of town, have the baby and put it up for adoption before she can show herself back in town

[@I.D.A-sw]

Please can you react to Elvis & Lisa Marie Presley where no one stands alone ❤️✨

[@cmoplay1]

Country women carried a strong feminist vibe. Loretta Lynn, Bobby Gentry, Tanya Tucker. They all called out BS

[@RockinMamaT]

All I can say is Mic Drop 😅 I've always loved this song. Please check out Tragically Hip New Orleans is sinking studio version 🙏 Great reaction and Peace out 🙏 ☮️ ✌️

[@bulldaisymom]

there is a sequel

[@davisworth5114]

Check out "My Elusive Dreams" by Tammy Wynette and Glen Campbell live, thank you.

[@MommaBird52]

AOC said no does not mean no!

[@robinhightower9031]

''Ode to Billy Joe,'' by Bobbi Gentry, pls,

[@DavidEveritt74]

That instrument is a dobro.

[@glennelfmann3143]

Otherwise known as a resonator guitar, Dobro is an American brand of resonator guitars owned by Gibson and manufactured by its subsidiary Epiphone.

[@tomroome4118]

"Sock it to me!"

[@angieday5183]

Try "Youll Never Leave Harlan Alive" live version by Patty Loveless. Great personal story and emotive vocals. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5-YaIp4qduneZY

[@leighloutreedore8926]

Why, she's pregnant!!!