Jeannie C Riley sings Harper Valley PTA

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  • Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
  • Carol Ann Loved meeting and seeing Jeannie C Riley perform! Jeannie was great!

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  • @Tapback12
    @Tapback12 Рік тому +15

    Holy S*** still got that voice and sass

    • @RSK-gd2co
      @RSK-gd2co 2 місяці тому +1

      I keep playing it pretty often

    • @hilario88
      @hilario88 2 місяці тому

      @@RSK-gd2co eTERNAL FEMININE STRENGTH

    • @Gerardo-g4m
      @Gerardo-g4m 5 днів тому

      You are so right she still got it and she still so pretty

  • @bridgetgregory3876
    @bridgetgregory3876 2 роки тому +97

    Wow!!! That song is still POWERFUL after all of these years. Ms Riley can really bring out the emotions in this song.

  • @39thala
    @39thala 10 років тому +292

    Glad to see that lady still sings that song with spunk and humor! She's great!

  • @Montanaroads
    @Montanaroads Рік тому +24

    Omg I'm in tears, she so beautiful as the day in 1968

  • @robertnowak9650
    @robertnowak9650 2 роки тому +89

    What a GEM!! Her voice was there, and the way she acted it out was great!! After all, it is a story!! That only she can sing!! 🥰🥰🥰😍🥰

  • @lindaadelwerth8042
    @lindaadelwerth8042 Рік тому +4

    OMG! That Was Freaking Awesome! WOO HOO! WOW! She can sure as Hell Can Sing the Hell out of that song! I Loved It! That was a Awesome Video! Glad I came across it today, What a Treat!

  • @MileyonDisney
    @MileyonDisney 6 років тому +143

    She still has that powerful voice.

  • @OldSchoolIdaho
    @OldSchoolIdaho 7 років тому +107

    "If it ain't broke don't fix it." Amen. Great performance.

  • @tracimercado7956
    @tracimercado7956 8 років тому +141

    Fabulous!!!!!! She is AWESOME!!!!!! Still gorgeous, still sounding like an angel!!!!Long Live REAL Country Music!!!!!!!!!!! Great video thanks for sharing with all of us :-)

    • @lindasloat2794
      @lindasloat2794 3 роки тому +1

      Sure don't look the same. But sounds great..👍

    • @williamrowlett740
      @williamrowlett740 Рік тому

      She looks like my maternal grandmother from Baton Rouge back in the 70's. My grandmother never could sing like this.

  • @Adrian-qr9mu
    @Adrian-qr9mu Місяць тому +2

    Can't you just tell she never got sick of singing it

  • @coldchills1091
    @coldchills1091 2 роки тому +11

    Harper Valley aka down old American way of life. 🙈🕳️🙉
    Respect to this Artist! 👍🕶️🙌

  • @stevemac5844
    @stevemac5844 2 роки тому +12

    She sings it the same exact way she did 40 years ago. That same beautiful smile.

  • @SpanishAngels2020
    @SpanishAngels2020 Рік тому +13

    Love her! Always loved this song. I used to threaten my son when I was on the PTA that I was going to sing it at the next meeting. 😂😂😂😂 It’s always resonated with me because the world is full of hypocrites…..it calls them out. When you bring to light the bullying or hypocrisy….it’s powerful.

    • @michaelb5804
      @michaelb5804 3 місяці тому +2

      Damn isn't this the truth! Full of 'em!

  • @javidcabreragutierrez594
    @javidcabreragutierrez594 4 роки тому +42

    Oh God! What a talented woman. That song is undeniably a country classic! God bless her!

  • @nflmonica
    @nflmonica 9 місяців тому +10

    Love this song. My sister won a talent show when she was like 14 years old... Yes indeed... Still got it Jeannie C. Riley...You go girl...❤❤❤

    • @BrunoGerhard
      @BrunoGerhard 6 місяців тому +1

      Hi Monica hope you're okay?

  • @estellaorosco9474
    @estellaorosco9474 Рік тому +5

    I could not wait to get home from school as a child put my mom's high heels & lipstick and this record on the record player and sing this song over and over you were the one who first taught me to love music thank you

  • @natebegay7031
    @natebegay7031 5 років тому +28

    Lord bless you Miss Jeannie, you still got it..!!
    BRAVO..!,

  • @backsweet
    @backsweet 9 років тому +115

    this song along with ode to billy joe will live forever

  • @colleenvantrease4977
    @colleenvantrease4977 2 роки тому +20

    When Jeannie c Reilly sings the song 🎵it sounds great. She's a fantastic singer ,beautiful lady both inside and out. I sure really truly honestly do love the song, it brings back memories that are wonderful.

  • @markblack5214
    @markblack5214 9 місяців тому +5

    No one can sing this song like her

  • @NEMISIES1
    @NEMISIES1 7 років тому +29

    AGED WELL.. STILL LUV YA DOLL !!!!
    Still shed a tear when i hear the originals..

  • @TheSturmm
    @TheSturmm 9 років тому +12

    that voice is still as amazing today as it was then

  • @Mariojinn2
    @Mariojinn2 8 місяців тому +8

    Whenever an elder talks about the Internet in a negatory fashion, I'll just show em something like this. God Bless the Internet

  • @tonyjordan8283
    @tonyjordan8283 5 років тому +6

    I'm pretty sure Ms Jeannie C Riley has put a few people in their place once apon a time. She seems like she could be a little firecracker !! ..Thats real country music right there.

  • @lonewolf82007
    @lonewolf82007 7 років тому +17

    Wow! she's still got it! Awesome job!!!

  • @janetpitts7302
    @janetpitts7302 5 років тому +19

    One of my favorite songs and she still got it!! You go Jeannie!

  • @TD12KX
    @TD12KX 11 років тому +15

    Wow! She still has the voice. It's amazing!!! I was 9 years old when this hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100... I remember it well.

    • @roykingcaid3184
      @roykingcaid3184 Місяць тому +1

      I was thinking the same... About how old I was!😂

  • @rustysmith2042
    @rustysmith2042 8 років тому +35

    I love seeing these legends sing in a setting such as this. Absolutely wonderful!

  • @budderkupp1282
    @budderkupp1282 9 років тому +74

    She's still awesome & soooo cute! I love her!!

    • @kennethbingham7773
      @kennethbingham7773 8 років тому +1

      Tallachi bridge

    • @jamesgeiger4795
      @jamesgeiger4795 7 років тому +3

      +Kenneth Bingham, I believe you are thinking of The Ode To Billy Joe by Bobbie Gentry..... same era.

    • @outlawofga
      @outlawofga 6 років тому +2

      yeah ....she's
      still cute. She was definitely a big deal back in her time. monster hit

  • @austinteutsch
    @austinteutsch 3 роки тому +3

    I talked to Jeannie a couple of months ago and she's doing fine, living in Brenham, Texas.

  • @jorgejustice
    @jorgejustice 9 років тому +84

    Oh god bless her heart! one of my favorite country songs of all time. I'm glad I found this... You just made my day!

    • @Riogi
      @Riogi 5 років тому +5

      Made my day too, Jorge

  • @ruthanncaldwell5705
    @ruthanncaldwell5705 5 років тому +11

    God bless her. I grew up listening to this beautiful woman my mom would play this evrey day this is what country is supposed to be

  • @rinkhale2255
    @rinkhale2255 12 років тому +10

    This is precious as can be.. I love it when people gather at home & sing. & I adore Ms. Jeannie C.

  • @garyr7027
    @garyr7027 8 місяців тому +2

    Great job, singing and guitar playing both. She sure appeared to have fun doing that song.

  • @lollypop3301
    @lollypop3301 10 років тому +10

    She is adorable ! She still has a great voice ! LOVE IT!

  • @teawithmissyp
    @teawithmissyp 7 років тому +32

    I love how she can tell the story while singing. Good music.

    • @n7y8c7
      @n7y8c7 5 років тому +2

      Exactly! That makes it even better.

    • @ScotchArsh
      @ScotchArsh 5 років тому +2

      You just nailed what country music is.

    • @trevorbayers2175
      @trevorbayers2175 2 роки тому

      She didn’t sell any story. The song was written by someone else. She was also a one hit wonder with this song. Nothing else she did besides this song was good. She’s got a forgettable voice as well. Nothing special about then or in this video.

  • @RubyBlount-zg9no
    @RubyBlount-zg9no Рік тому +1

    I love you so much!, you are a true (Christian/ Traditional) American Patriot! Respectfully, Woody.

  • @alisonhungate3049
    @alisonhungate3049 9 років тому +11

    Absolute BEST video on UA-cam. I'm so glad Jeannie still has it. I wake my husband up every morning singing this song.

  • @truckerray9634
    @truckerray9634 5 років тому +5

    She's great and most but not least,
    She's country and beautiful.

  • @gailmeldrum8644
    @gailmeldrum8644 2 роки тому +2

    Love finding all these classics . Brilliant . I am amazed that l know the words love, love ,love .

    • @BrunoGerhard
      @BrunoGerhard 6 місяців тому

      Hi Gail hope you're okay?

  • @zublacus
    @zublacus 11 років тому +24

    "I used to wear 'em that short"....GO Jeannie!!!

  • @iralevifan
    @iralevifan 9 років тому +37

    This is WONDERFUL!!!!!

  • @royalwolfimports355
    @royalwolfimports355 3 роки тому +1

    I'm miss singers like her, what happened to those good ol days?

  • @cynthiabsenn5936
    @cynthiabsenn5936 4 роки тому +5

    Been my favorite for over 40 years maybe longer I have always loved Jeannie c riley since I was small little girl she still beautiful a real lady

  • @jkracing2
    @jkracing2 11 років тому +9

    Blessings to you Jeannie. You sound beautiful!

  • @Nicksfingerstylechannel-cu9sc
    @Nicksfingerstylechannel-cu9sc 6 місяців тому +2

    How can you not just love this?

  • @christinemcquillan469
    @christinemcquillan469 6 років тому +2

    My God, Jeannie, you are a pioneer and an icon of Feminism and equality and I only wish you could be celebrated by everyone as such, big love from Ireland.

  • @SeaTravelr123
    @SeaTravelr123 7 місяців тому +2

    OMG JCR, you sound GREAT 🙏🏼🙏🏼⭐️

  • @steved3387
    @steved3387 8 років тому

    Wonderful... REALLY enjoyed this! Please pass on to Jeannie!

  • @sabrinaphillips916
    @sabrinaphillips916 7 років тому +11

    She reminds me of all my aunts from east Texas -- love it!!

  • @5hineepropertyofleetaemin
    @5hineepropertyofleetaemin 3 роки тому +6

    Absolutely perfect! She was exactly like always! Loved it!

  • @Kreb99
    @Kreb99 5 років тому

    She is a sweet, sweet lady. I got to know her and her family quite well and Jeannie is just a genuine and kind person.

  • @thedjc100
    @thedjc100 8 років тому +14

    Pretty impressive---I'm glad life has been good to Jeannie C Riley

  • @ryhol5417
    @ryhol5417 6 місяців тому +3

    This is freaking gold.

  • @Cazessus1
    @Cazessus1 5 років тому

    I thought that only my mom would sock it to people, with a smile too. I'm proud of my mom as I am of that Harper Valley widowed wife.

  • @girthbrooks4730
    @girthbrooks4730 8 років тому +9

    Sing it, honey!!
    Sounds perfect, still sounds great!!

  • @eliconroy3350
    @eliconroy3350 7 років тому +22

    She reminds me of my brother's elderly neighbor. She is very no nonsense type of woman. Ms. Riley, you are a rockstar.

    • @martinward10
      @martinward10 4 роки тому

      She's only around 60 here so not exactly elderly

    • @wurtl
      @wurtl 3 роки тому

      @@martinward10 no she isn’t, she’s like 67 in this

    • @LifeOfJimbo
      @LifeOfJimbo 5 місяців тому

      Both of you missed his point. They never said Jeannie was elderly, they said their neighbour was elderly and jeannie reminded them of her

  • @lindaposey695
    @lindaposey695 2 роки тому +3

    My husband said this is what won him over...he said anyone that could sing Harper Valley PTA was the woman for him. ❤🤣❤

  • @markmcintosh329
    @markmcintosh329 8 років тому

    Still sounds amazing....my daughter loves this song...not bad when a 9 year old loves a good song

  • @michaelcampbell6099
    @michaelcampbell6099 2 роки тому

    She is absolutely brilliant love you girl and thankyou for your buieful song

  • @RaisingHellAgain
    @RaisingHellAgain 11 років тому +2

    I loved this song and when I became a young mother I too refused to take crap from the PTA!!! Thanks to Jeannie and this song!

  • @tattoodboop
    @tattoodboop 7 років тому +8

    She sounds just as good as Ever!!!
    Love her!!!

  • @MusicLoverPearson
    @MusicLoverPearson 10 років тому +35

    God Bless her she sounds great go head Jeannie sing that song

  • @JohnDoe-k3h
    @JohnDoe-k3h Місяць тому +1

    She still has it

  • @billheadjr
    @billheadjr 3 роки тому +4

    i smile every time I hear Mrs Riley sing this song. God Bless.

  • @Sedonalegendhelenfrye
    @Sedonalegendhelenfrye 7 років тому +12

    Priceless!

  • @LyonsArcade
    @LyonsArcade 8 років тому +40

    So glad to see this, and see that the SASS never went away! Fantastic. You tell 'em, Jeannie!

  • @rebeccahowarth9272
    @rebeccahowarth9272 12 років тому +1

    Thanks for sharing this video. Jeannie C. Riley is a sweetheart and a real hoot to be around! Miss seeing her lately in downtown Nashville.

    • @BrunoGerhard
      @BrunoGerhard 6 місяців тому

      Hi Rebecca hope you're okay?

  • @ccdjunk
    @ccdjunk Рік тому +1

    Awesome! I remember this song as a kid when it was new. You hear it once and you never forget it. Lovely woman and singer.

  • @thejimmyzshow
    @thejimmyzshow 11 років тому +3

    Your song, Ms. Riley, is one of the truly perfect country songs of all time. I can't tell you how much I enjoy it to this day.

  • @terrysellers6712
    @terrysellers6712 Рік тому

    Cold! Imagine if she had prepared! WOW! UNBELIEVABLE TALENT! It's natural talent.You have to be born with that! Can't teach it.

  • @robertduncan2742
    @robertduncan2742 4 роки тому +1

    You will always rock beautiful a favorite of mine for decades

  • @msaintpc
    @msaintpc 5 місяців тому

    I was a teen when this came out. Her, Janice Ian, Bobby Gentry and Jackie DE Shannon ruled the airwaves back then. There'll never be talent like that again.

  • @mikebland4935
    @mikebland4935 Рік тому +2

    A Legend and her Legendary song. Still got that Beautiful smile.

  • @kathyward1875
    @kathyward1875 8 років тому +1

    Lol Love it Sing it Girl. This Song Will Never lose its meaning.

    • @BrunoGerhard
      @BrunoGerhard 6 місяців тому

      Hi Kathy hope you're okay?

  • @jaywalter5491
    @jaywalter5491 9 років тому +13

    still a STAR

  • @VernonEmerson-w8f
    @VernonEmerson-w8f Рік тому

    Wow!! I was very impressed! She can still sing that song, wonderfully!!

  • @mikefirkey3635
    @mikefirkey3635 9 років тому +13

    OMG... love this . some of the greatest music ..

  • @genieploeger9757
    @genieploeger9757 Місяць тому

    What a Treat!!!
    She's still got it I love love love her!❤😅😅
    Thank you for sharing!

  • @mariemccann5895
    @mariemccann5895 2 роки тому

    Amazing! Jeannie still has what it takes and takes me back to times long ago when thigs seemed so much simpler. Beautiful. Thanks Jeannie.

  • @freda1078
    @freda1078 3 роки тому

    You still rock it! It was great! Thank you.

  • @jljoe3807
    @jljoe3807 8 років тому +11

    love you,, since the 70's.. beautiful song that my heart remember always.. God bless..

  • @debbiebalnaves4842
    @debbiebalnaves4842 5 місяців тому

    Loved that song when it first came out (I was the mom in the mini skirt 50+years ago, at PTA meetings, when this song came out ,lol😂), and I still love that song today!
    She is a beautiful lady with a lot of spunk😊
    And I had a lot of spunk back then too and still do today !

  • @cjames4084
    @cjames4084 9 років тому +26

    You are absolutely a treasure! Don't ever stop! Lynn Anderson just passed and I wanted to hear Rose Garden. That link led me to you. I remember the movie with Barbara Eden filmed in Lebanon, Ohio. Just watching you here in this family setting with the nativity behind you was a lift for my soul. It put a smile on my face and just made me happy. Thank you for this gift. You are loved!!

  • @dragonfire8897
    @dragonfire8897 7 років тому

    She is still outstanding! Thanx for the post,,,

  • @kathyleal9312
    @kathyleal9312 6 років тому +1

    My distant cousin and my favorite song! Would love to be able to sit and talk with her! Guess this is where I get my passion for singing from her and my daddy!

    • @BrunoGerhard
      @BrunoGerhard 6 місяців тому +1

      Hi Kathy hope you're okay?

    • @kathyleal9312
      @kathyleal9312 6 місяців тому

      @@BrunoGerhard I am doing good. How about yourself

    • @BrunoGerhard
      @BrunoGerhard 6 місяців тому

      @@kathyleal9312 Sure am okay 👍 thanks for asking.. it's nice to meet you Kathy, So how's the weather over there now??

    • @kathyleal9312
      @kathyleal9312 6 місяців тому +1

      @@BrunoGerhard it's good just so hot here in Texas

    • @kathyleal9312
      @kathyleal9312 6 місяців тому +1

      Sorry my replies are late but I work nights and sleep during the day

  • @HONDA87200X
    @HONDA87200X 2 роки тому

    She still sings great!!! I like her gospel music to!

  • @celiaeriksson1919
    @celiaeriksson1919 7 років тому +3

    God bless Jeannie C! Love this and your Okie, you are one of the very best greats in country history. Celia xx

  • @tammyross460
    @tammyross460 10 років тому +2

    darn I love that woman.... She's still got that spunk, love and fun loving laughter.... :)

  • @dondavid6430
    @dondavid6430 Рік тому

    Nailed it!!! Outstanding..... Heard it on Spotify and had to look it up on UA-cam..... Great Job Jeannie!!

  • @txredbelle
    @txredbelle 8 років тому +5

    What a lovely gracious lady! Have always loved you! ❤️

  • @onlyme114
    @onlyme114 9 років тому +22

    God bless you. Like Lynn Anderson you are a NATIONAL TREASURE ! I was a teenager when this song came out and I went nuts over it ! I walked around the house singing it . My name is Shirley so I got an extra kick out of it lol. I drove my brother NUTS... ;)

    • @shirleyperry3170
      @shirleyperry3170 4 роки тому

      I’m Shirley, too! Don’t call me Shirley! 🤣🤣🤣🤣👏

  • @wsherwin1392
    @wsherwin1392 Рік тому +1

    I am so glad to hear a survivor from my Childhood. All the great ones have gone.

    • @BrunoGerhard
      @BrunoGerhard 5 місяців тому

      @@wsherwin1392 Hi Sherwin hope you're okay??

    • @wsherwin1392
      @wsherwin1392 5 місяців тому +1

      @@BrunoGerhard why wouldnt i be?

    • @BrunoGerhard
      @BrunoGerhard 5 місяців тому

      @@wsherwin1392 Well I know you don't know me and I don't know you either, beside I was only trying to be friendly and honest??

  • @keithadams4281
    @keithadams4281 7 років тому +12

    from WV,, Love it Jennie, loved it back when you first brought this song out and love the Harper Valley PTA movie, you still got it.

  • @cmgraham
    @cmgraham 5 років тому +1

    Still got those pipes!! ❤️

    • @BrunoGerhard
      @BrunoGerhard 6 місяців тому

      Hi Pretty hope you're okay?

  • @jamesboyd7873
    @jamesboyd7873 8 років тому +9

    Just terrific to hear Jeannie c. riley give it Harper Valley PTA - with love!

  • @ChrisM-hz1vg
    @ChrisM-hz1vg 5 років тому +7

    Absolutely amazing. Sings this song perfectly so many years later. Seems like such a sweet lady too. All young singers should take a lesson from Ms. Riley.

  • @delsaspence4055
    @delsaspence4055 2 роки тому

    Beautiful as ever and the song was wonderful.

  • @lovedooneyhandbags1105
    @lovedooneyhandbags1105 6 років тому +5

    Lady you still sound soooo great 😍😍😍

  • @milnerbeck
    @milnerbeck 10 років тому +13

    its great to see this she still great :)