Country and gospel chanteuse Jeannie C. Riley is 77 years young today. She’s most popular for her 1968 crossover hit, “Harper Valley PTA,” which reached #1 on both the Hot 100 and Country charts in the US as well as #1 on the Pop and Country charts in Canada.
This later version, done in someone’s living room about ten years ago (the date on the video is 2012)…
The Sound of One Hand Typing 
Those were the days. Imagine when schools were this conservative. Now they are a woke nightmare.
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I know. I wonder what Mom would think of all this. She taught in the Chicago Public Schools for 37 years, and it sounds like it was starting back then. I cannot imagine what she would think of Drag Queen Story Hour. Mom was definitely old school…
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Almost impossible to believe they are doing the “family drag shows” which are so sexual and all this. And we are the radical people. Bigots and racists, you know. Gees. Your family just sounds so supportive and wonderful. So nice…
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I had my ups and downs, but I had a pretty good family. It was certainly big enough…
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Such a great song!
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Tom T. Hall wrote it. He was a great storyteller.
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She still has a strong voice. I always liked this song. Barbara Eden made a TV movie based on this and, I believe, it became a TV show.
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We were jut talking about that… Barbara Eden is one of my favorites: she’s on Instagram and is always cheerful and positive, loves her fans and the people she worked with, and still looks good (no doubt with a great plastic surgeon) at 91.
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Enjoyed that song when it came out. A lot of truth to it.
Arlee Bird
Tossing It Out
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I know, right?
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I love this song. Barbara Eden made a movie based on the lyrics that was just delightful.
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There was a TV series, too, remember? Barbara Eden was perfect for the role, too…
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Fantastic song!
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Glad you like it!
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Fabulous song absolutely brilliant!
Love both the videos thank you John ! 💜💜
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Sure! Glad you liked it!
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I really did 😃😃
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loved this sassy song
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It was written by Tom T. Hall, who was a remarkable storyteller.
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