This episode delves into Ode to Billy Joe, a PG-rated film with adult themes. 

Trigger warning: The film Ode to Billy Joe, and the song on which it is based, both discuss the suicide of one of the characters. Listener discretion is advised. 

BONUS EPISODE: The celebration of the upcoming 150th episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST continues with this special bonus episode. Join your hosts as they head up to Choctaw Ridge to discuss Ode to Billy Joe, the 1976 film adaptation of Bobbie Gentry’s classic story song.   

Ode to Billy Joe. Starring Robbie Benson and Glynnis O’Connor. Screenplay by Herman Raucher, based upon the song by Bobbie Gentry. Directed and produced by Max Baer, Jr.

“Ode to Billie Joe” by Bobbie Gentry (from the album Ode to Billie Joe) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.

Ode to Billy Joe is available to stream on YouTube. Learn more at IMDb.

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Trigger warning: This episode delves into “Ode to Billie Joe” by Bobbie Gentry, a song that discusses the suicide of one of its characters. Listener discretion is advised.

BONUS EPISODE: In this classic episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts revisit their review of the 1967 country classic, “Ode to Billie Joe” by trailblazing singer/songwriter, Bobbie Gentry.

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In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1976 heartland-rock classic, “Night Moves,” by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band.

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In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1971 pop/rock hit, “Another Day,” the first solo single by legendary singer/songwriter, Paul McCartney.

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“Another Day” by Paul McCartney (originally a non-album single) is available on Ram: The Paul McCartney Archive Collection on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.

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In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1972 pop hit, “Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast” by Mr. Las Vegas, Wayne Newton. 

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“Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast” by Wayne Newton (originally from the album Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast) is available on The Best of Wayne Newton on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Pandora, and Spotify; on Greatest Hits on Tidal; or wherever you listen to music.

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In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1986 heavy metal song, “Alexander the Great (356-323 BC)” by Iron Maiden. 

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“Alexander the Great (356-323 BC)” by Iron Maiden (from the album Somewhere in Time) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.

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In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1973 reggae classic, “I Shot the Sheriff” by Bob Marley and the Wailers.

“I Shot the Sheriff” by Bob Marley and the Wailers (from the album Burnin’) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.

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In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1979 country/pop hit, “She Believes in Me” by Kenny Rogers.

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“She Believes in Me” by Kenny Rogers (from the album The Gambler) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.

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This episode delves into a song that contains adult themes. Listener discretion is advised.

BONUS EPISODE: In this classic episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts revisit their review of the 1995 alternative rock hit, “You Oughta Know” by Alanis Morissette.

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“You Oughta Know” by Alanis Morissette (from the album Jagged Little Pill) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.

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BONUS EPISODE: In this classic episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts revisit their review of the 1968 country classic, “D-I-V-O-R-C-E” by Tammy Wynette.

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“D-I-V-O-R-C-E” by Tammy Wynette (from the album D-I-V-O-R-C-E) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.

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