Jeannie C. Riley - Harper Valley P.T.A.

[@kkiilljjooy]

Harper Valley P.T.A. (single) - Jeannie C. Riley MP3 download: amzn.to/3lak1o2

[@rayfreeman3586]

Jennie c. Rilly is a pretty lady

[@tdotjazzberryram61]

Remember the song as a little girl my mum bought the single , then the show with Barbara Eden. Anybody here in 2019 for the Ken Burns PBS documentary? 😁🇨🇦🇯🇲 ? Great music no matter the genre crosses all cultures or wherever you come from. 😃👍

[@susanhess8396]

@@rayfreeman3586 obviously! : )

[@michaelking568]

@@rayfreeman3586to to to to xx

[@rachelavery2391]

Linda Davis the crystal chandelier all I have to offer you is me

[@DaleMcGarry]

Can we get thumbs up for that badass dobro playing!!!???

[@levanataylor790]

His name's Harold Morrison -- you can find lots of recordings under his own name as well as his session work.

[@josephsiano5447]

For SURE

[@filthyanimal874]

👍👍

[@ScottRoche]

That jacket is fire.

[@Fossilsunleashed]

the way he moves made me laugh actually

[@theconveyorbelts5481]

Can we also give some love to that slide guitar player? Those are some incredible riffs n fills by any country or rock n roll standards from any era!! Perfect!! And of course, a great song and voice and a beauty singing it!!

[@lauracampagne-gregorits2648]

I was thinking how AMAZING that guitarist is on slide!

[@raymondfox8550]

He Kills It,,🙏👊🦊

[@patrickclemons6122]

Salute to your ABILITY to get ALL THE NOTES !! He izzz GREAT !

[@keptyeti]

You need something like that in a simple, repetitive story-song like this.

[@kellymarvin2503]

Yes!

[@brian_nirvana]

Culturally significant. The future generations will thank you for putting this on KZbin

[@ElizabethMcDermott-cy4cv]

They are attending harper Valley and don't have the same freedom. Musicians or chances

[@TheJuicyjunk]

How so? 😂

[@jd-if2fe]

Today Sept. 19.24

[@mto_aerial]

I remember as a kid, my mom singing along with this when it came on the radio while she was cleaning the house. RIP Mom ❤

[@mwillblade]

Awesome memory my friend.

[@NathanFCox]

Got the feels....my mom would always turn this up on the radio and started to dance around. My mom passed in 2020 and I play this song once a week in her loving memory

[@Adecia-v8j]

Cherishing memories ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@DaMaG3d-G00d5]

My mom loved this song too 😢

[@kimconner3104]

My mom loved this also,miss her dearly love u Molly Conner/Farmer RIP❤

[@kholemcrae1100]

As a kid this song was catchy, as an adult it’s completely real, a lot of people casting stones when they shouldnt

[@christinejolly2843]

Amen

[@HUTINAK]

hipocrisy

[@lamonthamilton667]

Welcome to Back-Water Kentucky and the South!!

[@shaft3285]

Bless their hearts.

[@mikefowler301]

@@lamonthamilton667 And the north. Idiot.

[@Elizabeth-pe1rq]

My mom loved this song I saved this song because of her she passed away May 27, 2023

[@Евгения-ы6в8ь]

Сочувствую.

[@wadehumphrey2925]

My mom loves this song too. Sorry for your loss

[@texasgina]

🙏🏻 Lost mine in 2019

[@fallwoods9378]

Sorry my friend. Much love!

[@lyndelllenane5157]

Sorry for your Mum. Your Mum had excellent taste in music. I lovee this song as a teenager in the 60s and 70s listening on the radio.

[@rockyjaydog6447]

This always reminds me of my mom. Not that she fought the PTA but a woman raising a boy alone in the 60's and 70's had to be tough. Mom is gone, Im grown but she never complained and she took very good care of us even though we lived on a waitress salary. Josette B Medford, my mom, was one bad broad.

[@paisley1134]

Me too, raised 2 boys on a waitress wages, divorced and I had to tangle with a smart aleck teacher trying to embarrass my child over his clothes in front of everyone. I socked it to that rude high fuluting b****, better be looking at that mini skirt she had on you could see everything she had but picking on kids because their parent was struggling to provide new fancy clothes.

[@thenitenitecaraloo7101]

Awww 🥺😔

[@jenniferrobinson1792]

She had to be. Good for both of you.

[@JC-bk4he]

I started working in a restaurant when I was 14 in the early 80s and new plenty of waitresses raising their kids alone and I always admired them.

[@danielmorgan4899]

Had to be ..... my mother was too she could change flat tires bang on the battery seal the radiator she drove Roadrunners Javelins Mercurys she had Tavern Jackets from every bar in town with her name on them she did so much with so little for so long she was a legend she ratted her hair up high with chips of razor blades stuck in her hair she’s gone now but the memories remain.........

[@cecielhelder5923]

I grew up in the Netherlands, born in 1963. They played this song regularly on the radio as I grew up. Not speaking English as a kid I had no clue what it was about but I knew she was pissed off by the tonation of her voice. I moved to the US in 1990 but never heard that song again until I was driving around in Tallahassee a few weeks ago. I recognized this song from my childhood and listened carefully to the text. She sure was pissed off about something, the Harper Valley PTA! They don’t write songs like that anymore.

[@MarkHonest-ms3oq]

Hello,how are you doing..?

[@jamespfitz]

Hypocrites! In any language.

[@rael5469]

I love the way she looks surprised when they start applauding. She glances over at the audience, kind of surprised. So sweet.

[@christophercasey6775]

Great eye. It was well deserved. A perfect song against hypocrisy.

[@Adecia-v8j]

Gracious lady Bless her 🎉

[@photobygil]

That spontaneous applause & her reaction never fails to make me smile, every time I watch this video...which is a lot. This is a terrific time capsule of a different time in music history.

[@jaelge]

Jeanie C. Riley was such a doll. The way she delivered this song was just great!

[@delorisbrown6822]

Unreal she is great

[@richardaylesworth1460]

Back in the day, she was my future ex-wife.

[@jaelge]

@@richardaylesworth1460: Can´t blame ya.

[@lunalight6732]

I always thought that was Loretta Lynn 😆 🤣 😂

[@philipstanco6011]

She’s totally gorgeous.

[@ChyrlMalone]

I can't believe how your daughter is the exact picture of you. What a true blessing.❤

[@JP-bn2ct]

This song is timeless, still fun in 2024 to hear how she "socked it to the Harper Valley PTA"!

[@abutterflieswings9238]

I'm 14 (15 soon :D) and am obsessed with this, my great grandma used to sing this with me!! When she passed away she left me a CD with this song on it 💚🍄💚

[@finosuilleabhain7781]

Credit goes to Mr Tom T Hall, who wrote the song. Good luck with your life.

[@lala4461]

🌼❤️❤️❤️🌼

[@tommykarate5126]

Better than the shit on the radio nowadays good for you!

[@patriciatinkey2677]

You were so lucky to have that kind of Grandma! Sympathy to you, you will always treasure those memories! (For me it's Grandmom's pantry, & her coffee cake!

[@SiSi-xg1hk]

OhMyGod, faith in youth restored. I do appreciate younger people listening to this music & keeping it going through the generations ❤️

[@waynep1178]

I am sorry, but this is PURE CLASSIC....legendary. I don't care what type of music you listen to, this is one that has stood the test of time and epitomizes what music is all about.

[@krneumann]

yeppers it surely is..

[@freaktab11]

There is no sorry about this song and performance. She hits it out of the park!

[@johnburns4017]

Generally I don't like Country & Western. This is a great song but if they could get rid of that country guitar style in the original it would have been a far better recording. The original even had an organ in the backup. I do love the way the song picks up tempo as it goes along.

[@snowman374th]

Then I sure don't see why you're sorry.

[@ronmaez2793]

Just good music.

[@christophercasey6775]

RIP Tom T. Hall. A writer's writer. Brilliant storyteller.

[@chosenfaithful9402]

He was ahead of his time God bless him, writing this song from a single mothers perspective, risque lol... but you're right, a great story teller.🙏🏼😘

[@sic762]

I live in ky not one word about his death in tv or print media........sad asses

[@susangooch7087]

@@sic762 crying shame ! I’m here in North Georgia & I learned of His passing about a week afterwards . Always Loved Tom T . Hall . I got to see Him whenever I was 7 , My Momma & Sister let Me tag along that night 👍🏻😃♥️🎶.

[@STI2000]

I totally agree about Mr. Hall, my particular favorite by him is “Salute To A Switchblade”

[@patrickleach5727]

When did he pass?

[@timadams1994]

Love this song 🎵

[@fancypants2007]

In 1968, this was #1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, And it was also #1 on the country chart. Huge hit worldwide.

[@KenLieck]

And recently covered by Squeeze, oddly enough!

[@woodskier]

with men@@KenLieck

[@AUNTIE-DEE]

As young girls growing up in 70's small town Kentucky we were looked down on for Momma being divorced. We sang this for her then and now that she's gone, we sing it to remember her.

[@princesspatriot1544]

That's what we were talking about today girlfriends at the table . I played this song for them and told them how my mom sang this with me and told me it's a girl power song....iv always sang it in my head whenever I have had to set someone straight ! We're in KY girl 🎉💕🎉💕🎉

[@juliereminiec4937]

Deanna, would this song be another way of warning neighbors not to gossip about each other? kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpzXiZqie6lpg7s

[@JENDALL714]

I went to school in the 70's also, and I only had one kid in my whole class who lived with only his mother. My mother when she came to school functions or would pick me up and she would see him would whisper to me in a hush tone, "Is he the one without a father?" Funny, how times change, now half the class of kids, come from broken homes and it's normal.

[@nightmaresandfrightscares8571]

Sorry for your loss and keep those memories, God bless

[@mjfoxfan3101]

From one KY girl to another...my mom was a widow, her best friend moved in with us to watch my brother and I while she worked nights. Boy, no one understood that; rumor mill started that they were lesbians. As a young girl that was hard to understand. I lost friends over that. Her best friend ended up moving out years later to get married. But no one ever apologized for thinking otherwise. Remember the sitcom Kate and Allie?

[@rebeccanorris8687]

My son plays this everytime he comes and picks me up. He knows i loved this song when i was a teenager.

[@KpTv144]

Sooo sweet❤

[@markmckim3592]

I'll never forget the day this came out. My mother did it at the PTA in Miami. An all hell went down. You rock!

[@KerryOgden]

This song brings back great memories. I raised my 2 beautiful daughters in the 90s. They know this song well. When you are a single parent, theres nothing wrong with having a little attitude and a extra spring in your step as you address any PTA. Just be yourself. ❤️

[@hippychikforever]

This song is a legendary verbal smack down! It is the ultimate "Bless your heart!"

[@byrddog2495]

Bless your heart... ? Are you a southern lady... And I love your user handle... I am also a hippie... forever @ 60 yrs.

[@mr.roaddogwade7107]

Spoken like true southerner. 👍

[@pjhey947]

@@byrddog2495 Me too! Turned 60 in January but born and raised in Northern Va. so I’m not really southern. Lol 🙂

[@texasburbie]

LMAO 😂! Exactly! I’m in my 50’s and this was my favorite song when I was a little girl.

[@nobodysbaby5048]

Muffled Laughter.

[@butterflysnme724]

I was just 3 years old when this came out. And I woke up this morning singing it. I'm now 56. This will NEVER grow old!

[@Lobosank]

I'M 71 it does not grow old trust me

[@sheshedsales6924]

Never 😁

[@murielsutton2582]

I'm 56 as well, and can remember the first time I heard it. And the MOVIE 🤣🤣🤣🤣.

[@crystalparker8269]

I grew up loving this song. I even loved the movie with BARBARA EDEN as the mom.

[@sherryk30]

​@@murielsutton2582I forgot about the movie!!::I'm 63.😁

[@tommyv8559]

They couldn’t have found a more perfect woman to sing this song WOW !

[@leemontoya8028]

What a Hottie!

[@PowerHouseWash]

They couldn't have found a more perfect women to play the lead in the movie.

[@s1234pro]

I'll always remember the first time I heard this song on the radio. I was in the car with Daddy, a lawyer who specialized in representing school districts. He burst into laughter and said Sheri you have no idea how TRUE this song is.

[@yahgirljahnera6381]

Hahaha

[@hobbygamer6220]

how old were you ?

[@kimberlyadams1300]

Sheri, your Daddy sounds like a true visionary and a great father.

[@hobbygamer6220]

I cant tell you how much I like the SEQUEL

[@hobbygamer6220]

@MR ENIGMA how sad

[@sim1less500]

Dude was playing that guitar within an inch of its life, and man, she was smoking hot.

[@chassisnaliana]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@woodskier]

yeah he is wicked awsome

[@michaelanboswell26]

Michelle Boswell

[@dixiedoo5876]

That guy can really pick a dobro!

[@iceman06611]

Transpocolypse Now channel, Epic Sellouts channel, Truthful Spirit-Blue Heron channel

[@markwolfshohl6562]

Where is Harper Valley? When is the PTA going to meet? I want to meet this mom.😀

[@matrox]

Fla.

[@melissawells1374]

🤣🤣

[@gteresamcswain1105]

Ga

[@misty9376]

Fairview NC

[@Jimbo8348]

Me too. I'd love to meet Mrs. Johnson

[@ChrisMorris-dq6ti]

I'm a huge fan of Jeannie c Riley 🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠

[@bwortham565]

The guy who playing the dobro is in a zone I mean this is his jam!! Look at his head and shoulders he's all in.

[@WolfgangR5150]

That's my Uncle Harold Morrison.

[@gunrunner465]

Not a guitar but a dobro

[@rossflecknoy74]

genius!

[@danpatch4751]

@@WolfgangR5150 That's really cool, I've read about him online. He's really fun to watch.

[@bobuncle8704]

@@gunrunner465 I’m glad someone corrected him.

[@stefaniestewart5857]

2022 and this song is still awesome

[@corywashington4074]

I'm black and from the hood and I Love this song

[@RegulareoldNorseBoy]

Im white and poor And I like this Song too

[@brianaparks4180]

Cory Washington loves you

[@brianaparks4180]

Cory Washington she is gorgeous

[@corywashington4074]

@@brianaparks4180 yes the music is

[@TheKrazysexykool]

It's awesome.

[@JFK.Robot.Knight]

Beauty and musical skill in equal measure. Her wisdom and wit really shines through in her lyrics.

[@jakemitchell1671]

She didn't write the song. She simply sang it. The song writer is Tom T. Hall.

[@MegaStig25]

Harper Valley Hypocrites, love it. 50 years and this never gets old

[@sethwetzel974]

This song and Ode to Billy Joe are my two favorite all time country songs. The best!!!!!!!!

[@NikolaosKyriakopoulos]

Snap Me too I'm from Africa 😂😂😂

[@JC-pu1ej]

Written by the legendary Tom T. Hall and performed to perfection by Jeannie C. Riley!

[@Musician-r5q]

You can thank Tom T. Hall for this gem, still listening in 2024.

[@chrisrose_krii_lun_aus]

Tom lived close to me in Kentucky. Great folks they were.

[@Musician-r5q]

@@chrisrose_krii_lun_aus That's cool, when I was an infant, Bobby Darin lived 2 houses up from ours in New Jersey but, became famous and moved before I knew who Bobby Darin was, my mom said he moved after he married Sandra Dee.

[@chrisrose_krii_lun_aus]

@@Musician-r5q I'll tell you another one. I worked in a Coal mine in Van Lear Kentucky near where Loretta Lynn grew up. I got to meet her once, but worked with some of her family. Also Keith Whitley and Ricky Skaggs saw many times live when I was growing up. It was like a little 100 mile radius of some greats. Keith Whitley and Rickey Skaggs were in Ralph Stanleys band and that's where i meet them. I was blessed to meet Ralph many times.

[@chrisrose_krii_lun_aus]

I haven't heard Bobby Darin in so long. Lol. Getting old sucks. I'll have a listen to Dream lover today anyway. God bless

[@Musician-r5q]

@@chrisrose_krii_lun_aus Lol! I hear ya on the getting old thing, I just turned 63 in March, had a major heart attack in April and I'm still here pluggin away, Lol!

[@tanyalowe7150]

I sang this as a kid, I'm 47 and she still kicks ass

[@michaelingram-dp7qd]

i love jeannie c riley love this classic song it sounds so great in 2024

[@wandac367]

I remember my Mama saying this was a controversial song back in the day I think it's bad ass in its 2022 and I think it applies today🤨😁

[@Persephonie22]

Hell yeah it does today. Mrs. Johnson is hero for her daughter & all of those who aren't going to take crap from hypocites for gossiping.😀

[@roddycreswell8613]

Sadly truth is controversial today.

[@wandac367]

@@roddycreswell8613 Ikr!! But ALWAYS tell the TRUTH SCREW THE SNOWFLAKES DUDE!!!!

[@roddycreswell8613]

@@wandac367 👍

[@MemphisBrown-wy9es]

this is timeless! lyrically spot on with Jeannie's sassy delivery-and the memorable expertly played slide guitar👍

[@snackasmversion2752]

So glad my mother got me into this song, it's so catchy and the story is great. Moral of the story children... Those who live in glass houses ought to not throw stones.

[@javidcabreragutierrez594]

This is what REAL COUNTRY MUSIC is about. Jeannie C. Riley's talent and Tom T. Hall's songwriting skills were the perfect match for a CLASSIC like this.

[@Not0a0City0Girl0]

I have a whole new appreciation for this song as an adult.

[@cherroffee3488]

A girl and her scale great Jeanne

[@lauraforman1828]

Yeah baby , me too

[@dadamic]

Right? Great comment.

[@byrddog2495]

I do know what you mean

[@jimdodge5766]

She is such a beautiful woman. The song is so well done from such a little sweet heart ❤❤❤

[@MarkHonest-ms3oq]

Hello,how are you doing today

[@matrox]

This song was extremely popular when it came out and was country but it crossed all genres in popular music. I was a kid when it came out in the late 60's. Everyone was singing along to this song because it was so popular.

[@jasonu.s.buffingtonproduct2897]

sarcasm at its best and she made it look pretty darn good as well

[@nancygodsey8312]

The pot calling out the kettle. Hypocrisy is still alive and well today. Put the light on it whenever it rears it's ugly head. It can't survive the light.

[@CountryboyRew]

THIS IS A TIMELESS SONG. BEAUTIFUL QUEEN OF COUNTRY MUSIC ALMOST 90 YEARS YOUNG IN A FEW DAYS.

[@MrKrwillis72]

WTF!?!? She's 76!

[@axelgreen8852]

gives me chills to this day, don't mess with a momma who's doing the best she can...ty momma

[@amyhart7597]

I agree 100%

[@kenmorton3397]

I love it more now than i did in the 60,s

[@Jaycee-Bee]

Worse gang of hyprocrits today. No shame for the MAGA cultist and their ORANGE little dick leader.

[@mikebetts2046]

This is a live performance and not just lip syncing to the studio version. Much respect for that.

[@hobbygamer6220]

twist. she sang and moved around on film and they played the film b4 a live audience

[@mikebetts2046]

@@hobbygamer6220 Did not know that!?

[@TheFishdoctor1952]

This is from a (Teddy and Doyle) Wilburn Brothers show.

[@reelsoffortuneslotsplay4267]

That dude playing the guitar (Apparently, it is a dobro) is handling his business!!!!! :-D

[@briscoejr1]

@Larry W Can't say I blame you... Lovely lady!!!!

[@muck6852]

Dobro

[@justinhlisic762]

Damn straight! 👍

[@M.O.G.]

He sure is.

[@theagamble30]

He might have played that thing a time or two.

[@grasonicus]

That guy with the guitar is just the best.

[@johnerwin9024]

excellent guitar A+

[@pauladouglass9456]

Chris Malan a guy posted above and said that was his uncle!

[@rickyferguson2362]

It is a dobro ! And yes he is awesome

[@andykaye7991]

You got it right about the guitar man, he's good n he knows it, keep it up n become famous!

[@mikemc5221]

That man is my Uncle Harold Morrison, miss him.

[@Foxys1974]

I’m a 49 year old ‘mrs Johnston’ and I’ve always loved this!

[@GregNormal-c2g]

Hello! How are you doing today! Please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you're a fan!....Stay safe!

[@Debra-m1e]

I'm a 66 year old who would be having nips of gin

[@DianneJohnson-x5v]

I’m Mrs Johnson too. Hello

[@GregNormal-c2g]

@@DianneJohnson-x5v Hi it’s a pleasure meeting you, I can’t stop myself from listening to this song anytime am lone! if i may ask which of all her songs is your favorite? You take care and be safe

[@tabithacobb7648]

One song that never gets old!! Love it

[@williamrolls9024]

Hello friend, how are you doing today???

[@rosekazmerski8306]

@@williamrolls9024 very well thank you

[@arizonaconfederate3403]

dude on the steel is handling his business

[@JimSRodriguez]

He's solid!

[@Longmiestr]

That is a Dobro resonator guitar.

[@kb6kgx]

@@Longmiestr Was about to mention that. Correct.

[@LeeStJohn-ym4df]

I loved that the theme was hypocrisy. As a teen at the time it fit right in to how I was feeling about the adults around me and especially the women at our church! I refused to go by the time I was 13 and my Mom agreed w me. She also stood up for me when I was in the 6th grade. We'd just moved from NY to SOCAL and it was winter 1970. Back home girls were allowed to wear pants under their skirts and dresses because it was so cold. Well one day that winter in CA it was cold enough for me to wear pants under my skirt. I was immediately sent to the office and they called my Mom at work. She was livid and went to the school board meeting and read them the riot act! And they saw the error of their ways and changed the school district rules that allowed girls to wear pants just like the boys without the requirement of skirts or dresses. I was bursting w so much pride. That was our school district hypocrisy moment. Way to go Mom you Socked it to them!

[@tommytucker222]

I Was Just A Little Gypsy Boy When I Heard This Song . It Means As Much To Me Now As It Did Then

[@byrddog2495]

The sad thing about our human nature, is that there will always be hypocrisy. I think it is human to feel one is better than another even if one is worse.

[@dash-x]

Even in the early aughts when I went to school in England we could wear snow pants under our school uniform, but had to take them off in the foyer. Wool stockings didn’t provide much warmth, but not much we could do.

[@TheBrooklynbodine]

You have (if she's still living ) a truly remarkable mom!

[@raymondgriffiths9766]

That song catches that particular Point for me My other country favorite Is blanket on the ground Billy jo spears

[@ChyrlMalone]

I love this song. I listen to it everyday. Thank you , Jeanne.

[@sev6379]

I went to a little country school in rural Georgia in the late 60s and early and they would play this song at every P.T.A function. This song brings back very fond memories of that time in my life.

[@lamonthamilton667]

The Guitar Player here should Be in the Hall Of FAME!!

[@mikespencer3518]

He's playing! Could be Herb Tarek with that jacket!

[@bishlap]

Mickey Mantle is in the HOF.

[@evanthesteaklover2574]

R.I.P Tom T. Hall who created this masterpiece of a song. You will be missed.

[@randyedwardlofton8892]

You not a bad guy you just out of place

[@nancyharman4795]

From my childhood! Every car radio through open windows (before cars had AC 😆), every jukebox, in every playground, around every picnic table -- this song was THE song to sing and sing along with! And we DID! At every opportunity! 😂 Adults and kids alike! 💕😃🎶

[@ClownWorldRebel]

I love this performance!!! She’s so pretty and I love how sassy she is!!!!! Music just isn’t the same anymore 😢

[@MegaJustGeorge]

I heartily agree with you on this subject, Shaunee - we need to get back to a good and noble root, if you will, in popular music - performers with talent, good songwriters, great production staff; in other words, let's make music the way it should be made - the real way!

[@jerrylowry1797]

for that decade ..she is******beautiful..

[@ClownWorldRebel]

Jerry Lowry lol well they did the best they could With what h

[@bhardin2994]

I agree.. Pure Country .. Great Song. Great performance ... If only. Right ??

[@matthewhill306]

@@ClownWorldRebel Your beautiful ❤️ also

[@terrylunsford352]

Jeannie C Riley had the most sincere smile of any performer I ever met. I briefly encountered her in 1974 when I was an 18 yr old kid. No fake smile, as genuine as they come.

[@thomasdewitt4232]

Absolutely, I met her also, she was so sweet and kind, I felt as if we had been friends forever, her smile and caring way was as genuine as it gets.

[@VtRD]

Classic song, delivered with style, and that perfect voice, excellent pickers. Thank you, Tom T. Hall and Jeannie C. Riley.

[@WolfgangR5150]

My Uncle Harold Morrison on the slide, RIP.

[@nicholaswilliam3234]

Tom T. Hall and Jeannie C. Riley were good musician. How you Marilyn E. Jess.

[@davidhalcon5594]

@@WolfgangR5150 Damn, he could play the heck out of that slide..but his sports coat is on FIRE!

[@ChrisMorris-dq6ti]

I'm a huge fan of Jeannie c Reilly 🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠

[@dianasmith5955]

ALWAYS loved this song! My early life reflected this song. My momma was (and still is) a firecracker! She never did anything illegal just lived her life the way she wanted! She is my best friend and my role model. Teaching love, honesty, pride and not taking ANYONE'S crap!!! LOVE YOU MOMMA!!!

[@shonaskibbee4792]

Diana Smith Good for you!!! [see my response to another lovely child of “ one of us”, above]

[@Morg_Research]

Love you Mama!!!! 😍😍😍

[@MickeySightings]

My mama had this on a 45 record. Loved it as a kid and 50 years later I still love it. Great memories.

[@AmericanIsraeliJew]

This song is so true about the life especially back in the 60's.

[@alwayzzsmilin99]

Another golden oldie my mother used to play wen i was a child. Here i am in 2024 still listening

[@GeorgeVreelandHill]

I wish songs today were this good.

[@gisellecharles1426]

Yup now there like CRAP

[@bolbyballinger]

Giselle Charles Unless you actually listen to them. Then there are some good ones. If there's one thing I hate it's a stuck up nostalgic.

[@kj197734]

Bolby Ballinger It isn't about being a stuck up nostalgic. Mainstreamed music is about horrible singers with nothing but gimmicks and zero talent. Music is faked with vocal tuners, rehashed out old songs, shows like American Idol, and over commercialized with crap like MTV.

[@poiizoner3-thebestderp525]

Bolby Ballinger .iConwa y Twitty

[@kokialdo]

They are. Lana Del Rey before she made her breakthrough album is full of this type of music.

[@busybeef6616]

I absolutely love this song

[@GrumpyOldFart2]

Ditto! Loved this song for decades!

[@jackiehoward7300]

543 people were members of the Harper Valley PTA.

[@helenturner3657]

Lol.

[@tjl4041]

1.8k people stayed too long at Kelly's Bar.

[@hobbygamer6220]

Jackie Howard yea, probably

[@hobbygamer6220]

This widow was a commando

[@barclayhollands3313]

Jackie Howard Fucking great comment ! that’s just cracked me right up !

[@TheOzthewiz]

Beautiful song sung by a BEAUTIFUL lady. She STILL looks STUNNING at 79!!!!

[@clafount388]

I never understood this song as a child but I could still tell that delicious, delicious tea was being spilled all over the place in this story. It's even better now.

[@tracyjames4325]

It wasn't tea

[@tracyjames4325]

Yes, better. My mom loved this song because she was a divorced woman in the south! I and everyone else loved her! PTA across America can suck mine and learn a huge lesson. Not a reference.

[@dans9463]

Along with a great voice and lyrics, the singer is emphasizing the message in a beautiful thick way.

[@vladimirputindreadlockrast812]

The '60s and '70s was the Golden Age for pop ballads, a music form almost unheard of these days. There's Harper Valley PTA, Ode to Bill Joe, Little Willy, The Night Chicago Died, The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia, Midnight Train to Georgia, and I'll probably remember more as the day wears on.

[@porridge57]

How about “The Night They Drove ol’ Dixie Down”?

[@rivaridge7211]

Yes, these are all great songs - I would add to this list, Tammy Wynette's, "D-I-V-O-R-C-E." When I was divorced, some many years back, I wrote in the "memo" (on my check to my lawyer) "D-I-V-O-R-C-E" (My divorce was a friendly one, thank God). Anyway, it seems my "song-joke" went over his head - he never questioned it in any event. Cheers to all!

[@BarbaraHodge-y2k]

Love Jeannie c Riley

[@tsmcbride06]

My Father was the bass guitar player. Keith McBride, just passed this last week. RIP Dad

[@AlexPangmanofficial]

RIP! Thanks for his contributions to country music history!

[@TomMississippi]

Prayers for your family. I bet he was a character.

[@tsmcbride06]

@@AlexPangmanofficial thank you, he really wanted to hit ( the big time )

[@tsmcbride06]

@@TomMississippi thank you, yes a character and a great entertainer.

[@joelaplante9065]

Awwww so sorry

[@genekerr8064]

Jeannie C Riley is a legend for delivering real messages!

[@MrAmesj]

Jeannie was the perfect choice to do this song.

[@josephasner171]

I have always wondered something about this song: is it a true story?

[@dutchvanderlinde6209]

MrAmesj but you do know she didn’t write it right

[@aaronvincent7193]

I don't know, you haven't seen my wife do karaoke.

[@sandyellis3004]

Tom T. Hall wrote it. Jeannie worked by the studio and they asked her to do it. I think she did it in one cut. It was her song.

[@Tj-ho2fs]

@cornskid angry much? It's a song about calling out small town hypocrisy.

[@robjonesloomer]

Always loved this song. I hope your keeping well Jeannie

[@williamfurnari9360]

Listening to this song now has such a different meaning. As a little kid I had no idea what I singing because her voice and catchy tune had my attention. But now, WOW hahaha! Love it even more!

[@bryanoquinnvevo]

Impeccable performance and this woman is gorgeous! Ever since I was a small boy hearing her voice singing this song; word for word always made me feel happy 😍❤

[@michaelcanty4940]

Long straight hair and a mini skirt. Southern accents and big hair and country music ballads. Sure miss it all

[@andilad6326]

I was in junior high (known as middle school today) in Napa CA when this song was popular on the country charts. A new student from the Midwest lip synced it at our first rally and we were so embarrassed for her since nobody listened to this “square, hick” music. Complete silence when her performance was over. I think back about that girl now and understand what an amazing brave person she had to have been

[@amsb4dafunk406]

In high school Down the road a piece Our Government Teacher Was a long haired hippy freak Who Played bass for a Skynyrd tribute band. We use to mess with him cause He used a pick. So my buddy Shropshire, and I Taught him how to pluck, and slap the bass. I guess we were a little more Tolerant in TheV.

[@billsmyth5386]

Love the manner in the way she sang it.. attitude and all

[@michaelwascom62]

I was a freshman in highschool when this song broke to the top of the hit parade! Very rare (in 1968) when a country-western hit would commandeer the regular top-40 hit parade charts. We LOVED the song; couldn't hear it enough! Today is 1 January 2022. Still an hilarious comment on hypocrisy after nearly 54 years (great DoBro playing, as well). I wonder if Jeannie C. Riley is still living.

[@Fete_Fatale]

Still alive, and living in Texas (according to wikipedia).

[@pankeyhall3099]

Never realized but found out she lives in small town Texas about 20 minutes away

[@getbent88]

Every few years my wife has a few too many and does a great cover of this song.

[@punknhead23]

You should KZbin it!!

[@jakemartinez2030]

TDB lucky man

[@johncritch6812]

video it

[@gerardwhite2689]

Record it and put it on KZbin man I get it's the DBs

[@Mike12522]

TDB - I would encourage your wife to drink more often.

[@felixcat9318]

I first heard this on the radio as a little boy, and I've loved it ever since! What a treat to see the gorgeous lady that brought it to life, she really inhabited this timeless song.

[@lovesfreedomtoo]

One of the prettiest ladies of country music. I have always liked this song.

[@williamrolls9024]

Hello friend, how are you doing today???

[@kennethleonardo9151]

Hello Loves 👋... Are is the weather over there now, And how are you doing today, I guess all is well with you and your family?

[@charlottedouhcet3380]

My mom was the Jeannie C. Riley of Moss Bluff, Louisiana and owned it.

[@Morg_Research]

oh yeah!!!

[@lassfurst4846]

I lived in Moss Bluff for a year back in 1982, it was a trip to see it referenced.

[@Music4allofU]

I loved this track as a child and still do. Released on Plantation Record Label in 1968.

[@DaryLint]

You live right by harper valley Jessica...nice neighborhood..

[@mariananesi3963]

I remember coming home from school and mama putting that song on the record player--yep she surprised us and bought it while we were at school. Those were the good old days.

[@adriennerobinson1180]

Truth Indeed AMEN

[@sallyschrader8673]

Ima bout to have a Harper Valley PTA moment soon with my sons school... this has been one of my favorite songs since my oldest started school almost 12 years ago... I'd like to think I'd be like her momma... and now that I'm having issues with my middle kids school... I get to speak my peace

[@viviannecarey]

I had a moment last week when I had to “sock it to” the university I worked for - for having no security cameras. My car was stolen in the parking lot. Yes, they were “socked it to” to the tune of a multimillion dollars if they don’t change things.

[@davidj.7779]

R.I.P Tom T Hall who wrote this and so many other meaningful stories set to music. 20 Aug. 2021

[@debbieonore3086]

Omg played that one over and over

[@drakehonest9]

Hey how are you doing today??

[@patriciatinkey2677]

When I was in high school I wanted to buy this record, but my parents wouldn't let me. I asked why not, & Dad said it was a grownup song. Did I know what it was about? I explained it was mostly about not throwing rocks at others unless you were perfect already. He let me get it. Miss you, Dad!

[@dewalt459]

Wow hun I was reading your comment and then all of a sudden it took a sad turn there at the end. Sorry for your loss sweetheart. Life goes by so fast doesn't it? I try to make so many memories w my kids but I find myself making just a few more all the time w daddy's little girl. Take care

[@patriciatinkey2677]

@@dewalt459 Thanks. He was 'one of a kind, totally unforgettable, so is always with me still- as it should be. Mom, too! Both of them lived past 90, & I was lucky to have them as long as I did. Good Luck to You- I'm sure you will be remembered also!

[@michaelfrost4584]

My goodness, l still love this song because nothing has changed since the song was made. We still in 2021 have the same hypocrites now.

[@lala4461]

100%

[@miggans21012]

Thank you.

[@tracyjames4325]

I love that.

[@tracyjames4325]

I meant that was cool. I miss my mom. 2 1/2 years. Let's talk. I'm leaving for the Appalachian trail.. got three months before departure everyone

[@xDentDeLionx]

My Mom always sings this song and we have an ongoing joke in the family where we try to get her to sing it wherever there’s karaoke happening. I found the vinyl today at a shop and I’m going to give it to her with a new vinyl player for her birthday! I’m so excited!

[@alanspringett9233]

rock on you and your mum !!

[@hugbug4408]

I think this came out early August 1968. Rember hearing it on Philadelphias "Famous 56 Wfil ." I was 11years old heading into my 1st year of junior high-school; 6th grade. 1968 a radical year! Also, had a relative kia in SouthVietnam in mid March , 1968, at tail end of TET! Ten days bafore my 11th Bday. But that tune was cool ! SOCK IT TO ME! Flower power, peace and love! I wasn't into the hippy stuff , but did dig the chicks in their mini skirts ,gogo boots , love beeds, and other things.

[@elainepitzer4655]

really cool

[@cynthiafuentes4889]

Sweet!👍

[@blep8958]

How did that go?

[@anseldixon9195]

The 60’s and 70’s had all the talent.