I'm being GREEDY today, posting 2 comment's. LOL This is what I love & admire about song writer's. In a few short minute's then can manage to fill you head with a whole film story. Kelly's voice {for me} put's it in 1950's mid America.
I get obsessed with songs and look at covers of one song at a time all day... this great, it almost lost me in the intro, but the buildup was fantastic! Thanks for making it!
Back in the late 80's I had Kelly's photo from the liner notes of my cassette stuck to my dashboard and it made my girlfriend so mad because I didn't have one of her but I told her if she was as beautiful and talented as Kelly Willis I would put hers up. Turned out she was insane and we broke up but I'm still listening to Kelly !
Well, as a Brit I'm no expert on American accent's BUT I think Kelly's version here, put's us wham, bham, in middle America. A love version. Don't think the original will ever be eclipsed but this truely lovely to listen too.
Just discovered Kelly. I like that she doesn't shove her music down your throat and does a great job covering other artists hits by not trying to imitate them. What a mellow rendition and a great back-up band too.
Lyrics: I wanna tell you all a story 'bout A Harper Valley widowed wife Who had a teenage daughter Who attended Harper Valley Junior High Well, her daughter came home one afternoon And didn't even stop to play And she said, "mom, I got a note here from the Harper Valley PTA" Well, the note said, "Mrs. Johnson You're wearin' your dresses way too high It's reported you've been drinking And a-running 'round with men and goin' wild And we don't believe you oughta be a-bringin' up Your little girl this way" And it was signed by the Secretary Harper Valley PTA Well, it happened that the PTA was gonna meet That very afternoon And they were sure surprised When Mrs. Johnson wore her miniskirt into the room And as she walked up to the blackboard I can still recall the words she had to say She said, "I'd like to address this meeting of the Harper Valley PTA Well, there's Bobby Taylor sittin' there And seven times he's asked me for a date And Mrs. Taylor sure seems to use a lotta ice Whenever he's away And Mr. Baker can you tell us why Your secretary had to leave this town? And shouldn't widow Jones be told to keep Her window shades all pulled completely down Well, Mr. Harper couldn't be here 'Cause he stayed too long at Kelly's Bar again And if you smell Shirley Thompson's breath You'll find she's had a little nip of gin And then you have the nerve to tell me You think that as the mother I'm not fit Well, this is just a little Peyton Place And you're all Harper Valley hypocrites" No, I wouldn't put you on because it really did It happened just this way The day my mama socked it to the Harper Valley PTA The day my mama socked it to the Harper Valley PTA
Wikland vs Wikland has a fabulous version of Harper Valley PTA. I subscribed to them not even half way through their video. Google Wikland vs Wikland and you'll hear exactly what I am talking about. Exceptional!!! 🤗🤗🤗
Kelly Willis is completely awesome my friends. Too bad more people don't recognize her talent.
I have since 1989 !
Sincere condolences for the passing of your brother in law. An amazing musician.
Formal brother in law, but yes he was amazing !
Roots rendition of this classic ! Well done guys ! MV
I'm being GREEDY today, posting 2 comment's. LOL This is what I love & admire about song writer's. In a few short minute's then can manage to fill you head with a whole film story. Kelly's voice {for me} put's it in 1950's mid America.
Perfect...just perfect. The vocals and instruments perfect.
Listening to this again today. I went to save the song again I like it so much. I love the smooth feeling you gave this song!
I get obsessed with songs and look at covers of one song at a time all day... this great, it almost lost me in the intro, but the buildup was fantastic! Thanks for making it!
Back in the late 80's I had Kelly's photo from the liner notes of my cassette stuck to my dashboard and it made my girlfriend so mad because I didn't have one of her but I told her if she was as beautiful and talented as Kelly Willis I would put hers up. Turned out she was insane and we broke up but I'm still listening to Kelly !
Been a fa since 1987 and this is one my favorites, keep making music it soothes the soul.
I like how Kelly says "A" instead of "YAY"!! Fabulous enunciation!!
She reminds me o a young Lynn Anderson...thumbs up..
stashnut73 breithling she is better than Lynn Anderson
Well, as a Brit I'm no expert on American accent's BUT I think Kelly's version here, put's us wham, bham, in middle America. A love version. Don't think the original will ever be eclipsed but this truely lovely to listen too.
Best take on this tune since my Dad played Bobbie Gentry's version in 1968,
Jeannie C Riley sang this. Bobbie Gentry sang Ode to Billy Joe
love it love her version pretty cool
Una gran versión en estudio. Maravillosa voz
And why wasn't this all over country radio?
just awesome.
Good little jam !!
I could listen to her singing all day
Great Job Kelly!
this is so damn good. very greasy groove. kudos.
Kelly does lovely job here
Awesome !
Una gran canción y que linda es para tocar!
Just discovered Kelly. I like that she doesn't shove her music down your throat and does a great job covering other artists hits by not trying to imitate them. What a mellow rendition and a great back-up band too.
very Damn cool version of this somg..I think it's better
This is great!!
Lyrics:
I wanna tell you all a story 'bout
A Harper Valley widowed wife
Who had a teenage daughter
Who attended Harper Valley Junior High
Well, her daughter came home one afternoon
And didn't even stop to play
And she said, "mom, I got a note here from the Harper Valley PTA"
Well, the note said, "Mrs. Johnson
You're wearin' your dresses way too high
It's reported you've been drinking
And a-running 'round with men and goin' wild
And we don't believe you oughta be a-bringin' up
Your little girl this way"
And it was signed by the Secretary
Harper Valley PTA
Well, it happened that the PTA was gonna meet
That very afternoon
And they were sure surprised
When Mrs. Johnson wore her miniskirt into the room
And as she walked up to the blackboard
I can still recall the words she had to say
She said, "I'd like to address this meeting of the Harper Valley PTA
Well, there's Bobby Taylor sittin' there
And seven times he's asked me for a date
And Mrs. Taylor sure seems to use a lotta ice
Whenever he's away
And Mr. Baker can you tell us why
Your secretary had to leave this town?
And shouldn't widow Jones be told to keep
Her window shades all pulled completely down
Well, Mr. Harper couldn't be here
'Cause he stayed too long at Kelly's Bar again
And if you smell Shirley Thompson's breath
You'll find she's had a little nip of gin
And then you have the nerve to tell me
You think that as the mother I'm not fit
Well, this is just a little Peyton Place
And you're all Harper Valley hypocrites"
No, I wouldn't put you on because it really did
It happened just this way
The day my mama socked it to the Harper Valley PTA
The day my mama socked it to the Harper Valley PTA
Awesome
A.R.T.
Where can I get a copy of this, Its not on any of her albums
iTunes
why bother? the original cannot be topped. Kelly don't need to remake anyone else's tunes, she's plenty talented herself.
YUCK where's Jeannie C. Riley
Open your closed mind. This version is just as a good, I like it better.
A great version of a great song. Just discovered this artist. I will be listening.
Wikland vs Wikland has a fabulous version of Harper Valley PTA. I subscribed to them not even half way through their video. Google Wikland vs Wikland and you'll hear exactly what I am talking about. Exceptional!!! 🤗🤗🤗