Gentry's warm voice envelops this mournful Bacharach ballad.
A cover of the classic Burt Bacharach song. Gentry's deep vocals portray a quiet emotion in this iconic ballad that reached number one on the UK charts.
The calmness and intimacy of Bobbie Gentry's voice gives this song a new dimension. While retaining the fluidity of the original, the arrangement adds warmth to the strings, lending her distinctive Southern sensibility. Her unassuming singing style exudes a quiet sadness and resignation. Her achievement of reaching number one in the UK charts demonstrates the universality of her expressiveness. The recording is also of excellent quality, carefully capturing the vocalist's breathing and subtle nuances. This is a superb cover that demonstrates her maturity as a singer.
