And that, boys and girls, is just *one* reason why you never, ever, *ever* squeeze that trigger unless you *know* what you're shooting at because you have your eyeballs on your target. No guessing.
True I would love to hear the "Ray's" potato chip bag stories read aloud. The true family stories printed on the Ray's potato chip bags are interesting. I would love to hear the complete set of Ray's stories. Uncle Ray's potato chips are the official potato chips of minor league baseball.
@@kristineo6600 Here are the ingredients to Uncle Ray's Maple Bacon Chips. Maybe Cam can read them ;) Potatoes, Vegetable Oil (includes one or more of the following: corn, sunflower or canola oil), Salt, Sugar, Maltodextrin, Garlic Powder, Caramel Color, Yeast Extract, Natural Flavors (including molasses, sugar, partially inverted sugar), Lactic Acid, Natural Hickory Smoke Flavor, Spices, Manufactured on equipment that processes products containing dairy, soy and wheat.
@Canadian Cuck Fighter, that's the advantage that Cam has, being able to pick and choose from the best of the stories that were sent to him. I'm willing to bet that he could put out four or five videos a day, if he included every story sent to him, regardless of quality.
Brother you stopped me dead in my tracks, couldn't move until I had listened to it all. The visual imagery that you constructed in my mind with your words, incredible! Thank you for being YOU!
OUTSTANDING, I too will never be able to hear the song without remembering this story. The small details, sights, sounds, smells, heat, dust, grease, characterizations, were exquisite. Well Done!
This is so weird. Yesterday I added ode to billy joe to my Spotify playlist. Last night I was chatting with my son about the movie. Today this is on here, lol. Crazy world.
Have you ever watched or listened to Mike Cleland on Synchronicity and Owls on UA-cam. He does a great job researching and telling true stories of his experiences along with other peoples.
Well being a Concrete guy up in Boston I guess I'm not the smartest around. What I dont understand how can a 49 minute video posted just a mere 12 minutes ago have a few thumbs down? I guess the saying is true there's always a few in a crowd..👍
Hey Craig, just tuned in n I can see there are 355 👍 vs 7 👎 ...no worries, there must be at least a few nuts in this world who just don’t get it. The good news is, WE DO! Yeah! Aint it fun, tho? Good stuff! 😁✍🏻🥰🐓🐓🐓👀❤️
DANG CAM WHOEVER WROTE THIS HAS A GREAT TALENT! I started out not really interested but I tuffed it out and man it drew me in more and more with every word!
@@lesliemisaacs Did you go and listen to the story Steve read out on"How to Hunt"? Or are you NOT the person I responded to? Either way, go and listen to the true story of the Patterson-Gimlin film I wept for that mother!
Hi Michelle Sartori I AM the person you responded to, but no, I forgot to listen to the story. I will do that today. I felt HORRIBLE for BOTH parents. I don’t agree with the father killing Billy Joe, because it was an accident, but I can understand their rage.
@Tonya Harmon I'm sorry Tonya I don't. I wish I COULD remember it but it was a few months ago and I remember that the story came from Bobby Short's book and Steve was talking about the group of people responsible for her death. Basically they wanted her to shut up about what she knew and she wouldn't so they killed her. I know it was a few months back. I listen to Lynn from Canada on "Bigfoot Case Files" and she often refers to Bobby's books and reads excerpts from them. You might get lucky if you watch some of her episodes and you could get the name of the book and maybe purchase it. You've got a much better chance of finding it on Lynn's channel as she doesn't have the amount of content that Steve has. Good luck!
This was a great story Cam! And when you started doing the female imitation I just cracked up. It doesn't matter what is truth or fiction, it was a great story. Thank you for all the work and time you put into these videos. Love them!!!!
The lynching of Emmet Till being in this made me cry, again. It's never God's will that we wish anyone burn in hell, but sometimes I just need to ask His forgiveness for my thoughts. And man oh man, did you write this???? Awesome.
@Kyril J Hello , just a little food for thought. If you follow Jesus this might be of interest . Romans 12: 19 is only one place God's feelings on the matter are clear. Vengeance is mine sayeth the Lord. There are several places in the Bible where this is repeated. Truly Almighty God is the only one qualified to extract vengeance through His perfect judgement No matter how we try we all live lives checkered with shortcomings. We just aren't qualified . That's why Jesus said to the crowd " Let he who is without sin cast the first stone,"
I have no words to say how much I loved this story. When I was a little girl, I loved the song "Ode To Billy Joe" and always imagined that something supernatural was going on with the bridge. I was disappointed when I was finally old enough to read the novel and discover it was perfectly human tragedy that leads to Billy Joe's death. Now I have the story with the spin and ending I always wanted.
Mona Alice the song was the original, not the novel. Bobbie Gentry wrote the song. She never divulged what was thrown off the bridge, but said I might have been a ring.
I always wondered if it had been a still born child that they dropped off the bridge and that is why Billy Joe later commited suicide and she spent her time dropping flowers off the bridge.
Cam, This is the best ever, and I am talking stories I have ever heard anywhere. You are the best!! God bless you for all your time in doing these. Signed One of your people
Wow Cam, just wow! What an outstanding story, so well written I felt like I was right there with them in rural 1950's Mississippi! I love that you highlight the feelings and emotions we all feel, human or not. Just goes or show, identify first and shoot later.
WOO HOOO This is THE BEST story yet!!! Oh my goodness I was Glued to the video! Being old enough to well remember that song when it was popular in the 60’s made the story even better. Right down to the preacher at the end of the story! Dang Cam I knew you were good but WOW!! Just WOW!!! It was AMAZING!
I don't like this version of the story!! Only my opinion I think the boss had his eye on Billy Joe the whole time. There was a carnival that night and Billy Joe was drunk and the boss was gay He had intentions. Billy Joe was drunk and was easy prey When Billy Joe realized what happened it made him question everything about himself and he ever so loved His life long love!!! It literally BLEW HIS MIND!!!! Made him question everything about himself...by the way his boss knew he told Bobby and kept showing up by the bridge WHY!!!!!! GUILT!!!! SAD LOVE STORY. SERIOUSLY PEOPLE THINK ABOUT IT. 🤯😥😪😭
Cam, these just keep getting better, each and every time I listen to them. Thanks for creating this channel for us to hear you share all these with us. 🙏
This was so well written and narrated. My first thought was "where were the mother and father?" but that was explained in time. There must have been a lot of fear and confusion as to what was going on. When the little bigfoot was shot and the boy said "It had to be a pig". speaks to how his brain was processing what he was seeing. This was an outstanding story and I loved the effort and detail that went into it. Thank you for Sharing!
Oh wow! Stunning! Incredible story and so incredibly told. You had me hanging on till the last word! That's going into my 'best of the best', folder! Cam you on fire buddy!🔥👍❤️😊
WOW! What a great story. I really 'felt' for that Bigfoot mama losing her baby. I wonder just how much of that was 'real', but- no matter- Great story nonetheless!!! Just an 'ppreciative one of Your People, Cam!!! Straight up Awesomeness, 'Nuff said. Sincerely, Your People
You REALLY want to know about the suffering of a mother Bigfoot? Go and watch the Patterson-Gimlin film. But the part you DIDN'T see was her digging in the ground for HER baby that they had hunted, killed and skinned the day before just so a trophy hunter could get his prize. Patty had been shot the day before to be slowed down and separated from her baby and in the part of the film we don't see she's digging for it with a stick. Makes you realise just WHY she was filmed for so long and why she kept turning around and watching the guys filming her? No, I did not make this up, but I was listening to Steve at "How to Hunt" read out a letter from Bobby Small, whose book is being read on "Bigfoot Case Files" and who was VERY likely killed because of what she knew about the people behind the film and the logging that these people wanted to do in the area. We humans can be relied upon to get what we want regardless of who or what we hurt. I replied to a comment by "bear zip" who appeared to have some additional information than Steve. I wrote as "Allira" and I believe the whole shameful episode to be true!
Cam, I felt like i was in the story. Your discription of the surroundings and such made me see everything clearly..as if watching a movie. You are a superb story teller, narrator. I didnt hear one mistake or stumble in your words. You have a true gift brother. Im looking foward to the next story! Thanks!
✨Cam , Bravo 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 This was riveting and you brother , didn’t miss a beat ❣️ Very well done, your delivery and the film clips really set the mood . I love the song and enjoyed hearing the real story . ThankYou Cam 😉👍 ✨🌲🦶🏿🌳🧚🌲🐕🦺😊🕊️✨
Wow, this was an incredible story! So intense, reminded me of the days when late at night i was glued to the radio listening to shows like The Shadow. Great, great job Cam! Thank you. "And oh by the way" ... i don't know who wrote this but i hope hollywood comes calling for a feature film!!!
Wow that's the best story yet I'm honestly inclined to believe every word of that smooth flowing story. This story has the absolute ring of truth. I have heard the song several times. I'm glad to finally hear the truth, behind it. Incredibly, exciting, excellent writing. With a wonderful narrator a win, win combination. Thank you to the author and the Dixie Cryptid channel. That made my day!👏👏👏
Oh my goodness! I hung on every word, my heart was pounding and when it was done I realized my mouth had been hanging open! That story drew me in and I could see every thing happen in my mind’s eye. The author needs to get busy writing and if they have anything in print I’d buy it in a heartbeat! Thank you, Cam for narrating this awesome and vivid story. Your talent just added so much more to the story! I’m going to be thinking of it all day!
This is truly the best Cam has ever done. The song came out when I was growing up on a farm in southern Indiana and I was the exact age of Bobbie Lee and Billy Joe. "Ode to Billy Joe" was a significant part of my teen years. Thank you Cam. Very well done.
Did you write this? Whoever did...I’m still in awe as I write this comment. The author should devote his time to writing. I don’t care if it’s short stories, historical fiction of just plain fiction,etc., I’d buy every book. If it’s you Cam, I can see why everyone that read anything you composed tried to steer you towards writing. I LOVED it. Let who the author was.
Bobbie Gentry grew up in Mississippi near the Tallahatchie River. The same river where the famous and original real-life Tallahatchie Bridge mentioned in "Ode to Billie Joe" was located. In 1967 she became an overnight sensation with her release of "Ode To Billie Joe." The song describes a family having dinner while the discussing the suicide of Billie Joe McAllister which occurred earlier that summer day. The mother explains how the local preacher claims he saw Billie Joe and his girlfriend (who looked much like the daughter/narrator) throwing an object from the bridge. The song is meant to juxtapose the tragedy of suicide with the trivialities of everyday life. It examines our indifferent, desensitized and callused attitude towards tragedy and how we see it as an opportunity for social commentary and gossip instead of meaningful introspection and discussion. The song has new meaning in our social media age where tragedy streaks across many of our newsfeeds and we simply react with emojis. So, was this something that actually happened in Bobbie Gentries life? No. While Bobbie Gentry admits the story is fictionalized, she did explain that it was inspired by the 1954 murder of Emmett Till. Till was only 14 years old when he was shot and thrown over the Black Bayou Bridge in Mississippi for offending a woman in a grocery store. The bridge mentioned in the song soon became an attraction and many attempted to jump from it. However, no casualties were ever reported since the bridge was only 6 meters high. The bridge collapsed in 1972 but was later rebuilt. In 1976, the song was adapted to a screenplay and made into the film "Ode to Billy Joe." It enjoyed relative success and brought in $27 million dollars. Even though people know the story is fake, people still insist on asking Bobbie what was thrown off the bridge. While she says she knows, she refuses to tell anyone, saying it ultimately doesn’t matter.
@@cherylfonseca1218I always thought that she and Billy Joe had agreed to get rid of her sleeping-crutch the stuffed dolly. He basically told her it was time to grow up. I could be wrong.
What an incredible story! All my life I’ve heard this song and wondered why Billy Joe McCalister jumped off the Tallahatchie bridge. What an honor for his cousin to choose you to tell this legendary story! Excellent !
I have always wondered WHAT they threw off the Tallahatchie Bridge! That was THE BEST story I have heard you read, the best. I can believe such a tale could be so...
Damn dude! I listened to this I bet just an hour after you posted it. Used to love that song in my senior High School year. Always wondered like everyone else, what they threw off the bridge. You really outdid yourself with this story. Beautifully written, well told in that honey- smooth style of yours that makes it such a pleasure to listen. And it humanizes the sasquatch situation so well. What the hell are ya doing reading other peoples stories, when you can tell yarns this good! You tied this one up all nice with a big bow!! Loved it, bro! Keep up the great work.
Wow what an incredible story!!! You never fail to impress Cam and all those that send in these fascinating stories. Hope everyone has a great week and stay safe out there my friends.
Wow just wow..no words man. You had me rivitted,.thank you for another great story cam.I think you found your calling...can't wait for the next time...
Well that's it right there, Cam, that there is one great story. In my mind the mystery is finally solved. Such a sad thing to happen all the way round. ♥️
This is exactly why reading is so extraordinary: words form pictures in our minds that appeal to our own personal sensibilities , desires and fears. This was an absolute delight to my senses, an inspiration to get back to my own writing. Thank you , this was wonderful !
I can't believe that someone took a made up story, and made a story about a story that's not even real. I thought I was bored. Thanks for the story of a story. Well written, good imagination
Cam, that was a great story and you did an excellent job telling it. I was spellbound the entire time I listened to it. I could visualize everything you described, from the town to the sawmill. Thanks for the recognition of Emmitt Till.
That was one of the best stories on bigfoo t i have heard. Your stories kept me going while I was in intensive care with covid. Managed to beat it and am now at home doing the garden to help with my recovery. I am in the uk and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I hope you and all your family stay safe during these dark times.Paul
The pictures and music were perfect for this story Cam, as usual. I so enjoyed this story as it's a believable reaction to the situation of losing a child. Suspenseful ... loved it. Thanks Cam.
W O W -- this story and your vocal effects keep the listener mesmerized! The story about Emmett Till always saddened me... as does this one, now. I can not imagine the horror for those three! Thank you again for sharing your talents and an emotion gripping tale!
Great story! Listened to the song growing up but never in a million years would I have thought it had to do with a bigfoot. Loved the scenes in the video. Can't wait to your next one. Stay safe.
Wow. This was an amazing story. It was very sad. It had me on the edge of my seat, and then in tears! The way it was written was so wonderful. I’m really impressed! I feel so much for the 3 main characters and all the families too. I truly hope that writing this out, and getting it off his chest, at least gave the man who wrote it some peace. Just a terrific story. I really enjoyed it. Thanks so much, once again, Cam! The way you read this story was nothing short of excellent! You can not do wrong in my eyes!!! Thanks again! Love ya buddy!!!! God bless you and everyone who reads this, and all your friends and families too!!!!
I absolutely LOVE that movie and the spin that the writter put on it!! When I got the notification with the title, I wanted to postpone making dinner for my family, but alas I did what all good mothers do and started their supper. Thank you Cameron for a another great story and a distraction from the long days from being shut in for way too long. I'm still watching your videos with my now, 12 month old granddaughter, Casey, and she still enjoys the sound of your voice as you entertain her ole grandmaw, and I'm sure that she will enjoy your videos for years to come. Thank you my friend for doing what you do. You have no idea how much your channel makes me smile and takes me away from the year of the Coronavirus. God bless and stay safe and healthy my friend 🙏❤️😷
@@mommyshark1124 no it's not about Bigfoot, lol. Cameron just rewrote it with a Bigfoot twist. Ode to Billy Joe is the name of the song in it and I believe that is the name as well. You can Google Billy Joe McAllister jumped off the Tallahassee bridge and find the song (I listened to it on UA-cam after watching this video) and the name of the movie I'm sure. Hope this helps. 😁
Just Amazing! I really wasn't sure if I could sit through and listen to it all in one go, but Boy Howdy! I sure did! That story was "TOP NOTCH" it had me hooked solid after maybe 8-10 mins! thanks Cam and to whoever wrote this story!
I thought since you just published it, I was gonna be one of the first commenters, but DAMN!! You gotta lot of fans, buddy! Congrats! My comments below. Guess there was a lot of us listening at the same time!
Wow, wow. Speechless. Is this guy for real? I don't know what would blow me away more, that some could make this up? Or if this is really for real? Either way f-ing awesome.
Well well well. Awesome tale. Very well written. I loved how author captured Monsters thoughts too. Very creative. Thanks for another great one Cam. Regards Jenny
Wow Cam, in telling this story, so many historical points in it. The Emmit Till reference, and the store. The song " Ode to Billy Joe" remember that song. Will listen to it again for reference to points of your story Cam. One last request, Cam where, when, and who wrote this story ? One suggestion, would you consider doing a video on these questions ? And to cap it off, play the song that inspired the story. I believe the story is real.
That was really good. I like the way you voiced Bobbie Lee's lines. :) I'm surprised he didn't say that Bobbie Lee Gentry grew up and became a successful singer and had a big hit with Ode to Billie Joe.
This is without a doubt the best story about that incident that I have ever heard! You are a fantastic story teller. It matches the original story fantastically. I couldn’t believe how it all unfolded so perfectly. Great job!! 👍🏻👍🏻
I don't know what to say about the story. I listen to that song. And I seen the movie. But this story just blew my mind. Once again is an awesome story.👍🏻🤠
I listen to all your stories. Not that they are boring at all but they relax my mind from all life’s worries and will within a few minutes put me into a nice sleep for the night. Not this time I listened to the w hole thing. WOW!! Great job😅thank you for doing what you do!!
The art of making the listener feel like he is stood in the woods as the story is happening is a special gift Dixie.. a gift u possess old pal. Great channel
Cam, Thank you SO MUCH for reading this story. I've Always Loved that song and always wondered about the mystery behind it. Although I'm really not sure if it's real or not I like to think that this was the REAL Story behind it all. In the end it really doesn't matter I guess. It's just a Great story and song. God bless and stay Safe.
@@richardcoords1610, I am 100% with you!!! It was totally fabricated!!! Richard, do you remember how you knew it was not true? I personally caught at least 3 different things that told me it was completely “made up.”
Link to Bobbie Gentry's Performance if Ode to Billy Joe
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ua-cam.com/video/nv33eaygVDQ/v-deo.html
I'm sorry I just noticed the link. Thank you.
I sing this song everyday, no lie, everyday! Wonderful story Dixie!
Thanks for the link! I’ve always found that song to be haunting. It conjures up images of the South unlike any other song I’ve ever heard.
I was just thinking of this song yesterday, and wondering about what was thrown off the bridge.
Ok I'll bite I'll listen but really!
And that, boys and girls, is just *one* reason why you never, ever, *ever* squeeze that trigger unless you *know* what you're shooting at because you have your eyeballs on your target. No guessing.
Truth
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Exactly
AMEN TO THAT BROTHER!!! A bullet is the 1 thing in life you cannot take back once you send it, you can't get a "do over!"
Indeed.
You are such a great storyteller, I could listen to you read the ingredients on potato chip bag. 😂
I would love to hear him do Green Eggs And Ham ! Just for kicks
True I would love to hear the "Ray's" potato chip bag stories read aloud.
The true family stories printed on the Ray's potato chip
bags are interesting.
I would love to hear the complete set of Ray's stories.
Uncle Ray's potato chips are the official potato chips of minor league baseball.
@@ginaevans3058 I am LITERALLY eating Uncle Ray's Maple Bacon Chips while listening to this! The most amazing flavor of potato chips ever!
Me too!
@@kristineo6600 Here are the ingredients to Uncle Ray's Maple Bacon Chips. Maybe Cam can read them ;) Potatoes, Vegetable Oil (includes one or more of the following: corn, sunflower or canola oil), Salt, Sugar, Maltodextrin, Garlic Powder, Caramel Color, Yeast Extract, Natural Flavors (including molasses, sugar, partially inverted sugar), Lactic Acid, Natural Hickory Smoke Flavor, Spices, Manufactured on equipment that processes products containing dairy, soy and wheat.
Whoever wrote this needs to use their quarantine time to write the Great American Novel. With their poetic prose style, it easily could be just that!
And have Cam read it on Audible!!!! He's far better than most I've listened to.
I couldn't agree with you more!!
I second that!
Great story and great story telling. Cam your inflection was superb!❤ I didn't know that a big guy like you could sound like a woman!!
@Canadian Cuck Fighter, that's the advantage that Cam has, being able to pick and choose from the best of the stories that were sent to him. I'm willing to bet that he could put out four or five videos a day, if he included every story sent to him, regardless of quality.
Steamy, atmospheric, suspenseful drama. Southern storytelling at its finest. Thanks, Cam. Doesn't get any better, y'all.
Is this a true story Camm or embellished a little ... this is one of the best saddest story ever!!!!?? 😔🤔🙄☺
Well said!
Brother you stopped me dead in my tracks, couldn't move until I had listened to it all. The visual imagery that you constructed in my mind with your words, incredible! Thank you for being YOU!
I'll never hear that song again and not think of this story.
Haaaaaaa👍
No kidding...I've still got shivers!
OUTSTANDING, I too will never be able to hear the song without remembering this story. The small details, sights, sounds, smells, heat, dust, grease, characterizations, were exquisite. Well Done!
This is so weird. Yesterday I added ode to billy joe to my Spotify playlist. Last night I was chatting with my son about the movie. Today this is on here, lol. Crazy world.
It's called validation "has 2 be the truth .
Not by accident
It's synchronicities Craig.
@Martha E. Martinez your phone listens ...
Have you ever watched or listened to Mike Cleland on Synchronicity and Owls on UA-cam. He does a great job researching and telling true stories of his experiences along with other peoples.
Well being a Concrete guy up in Boston I guess I'm not the smartest around. What I dont understand how can a 49 minute video posted just a mere 12 minutes ago have a few thumbs down? I guess the saying is true there's always a few in a crowd..👍
Doesn't matter. All thumbs, up or down, help the channel.
Hey Craig, just tuned in n I can see there are 355 👍 vs 7 👎 ...no worries, there must be at least a few nuts in this world who just don’t get it. The good news is, WE DO! Yeah! Aint it fun, tho? Good stuff! 😁✍🏻🥰🐓🐓🐓👀❤️
I think it's a race to give either the thumbs up or down, nature hates a vacuum or a zero it seems. 🤔
Craig M sitting here in Norwood thinking the same thing!
@@Douginont 😅
If they ever do another remake of the movie this should be the version they use.
Yes!!! Absolutely
Yes, much better story line.
I agree! Put some really good effort into it and it would be an awesome take on the story.
Been listening for a while now. This is without a doubt the best story I've heard you do! Awesome
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DANG CAM WHOEVER WROTE THIS HAS A GREAT TALENT! I started out not really interested but I tuffed it out and man it drew me in more and more with every word!
Joey Sweet Toughed. 👍😉
@@caralama08 ok GRAMMAR police!
Cam wrote it!
What a great story !! The writer placing BigFoot with Billy Joe wove a wonderful story that somehow brings closure to the song. Great Job.
O my goodness Cam how in the world did you come up with this or maybe I don’t want to know lol, what a amazing story blast from the past.
That was the most moving yet terrifying story. I went through a gamut of dramatic emotions. The author deserves a literary award for this story!
Helen Johnson I agree! I almost cried!
@@lesliemisaacs Did you go and listen to the story Steve read out on"How to Hunt"? Or are you NOT the person I responded to? Either way, go and listen to the true story of the Patterson-Gimlin film
I wept for that mother!
Hi Michelle Sartori I AM the person you responded to, but no, I forgot to listen to the story. I will do that today.
I felt HORRIBLE for BOTH parents. I don’t agree with the father killing Billy Joe, because it was an accident, but I can understand their rage.
Agreed!
@Tonya Harmon I'm sorry Tonya I don't. I wish I COULD remember it but it was a few months ago and I remember that the story came from Bobby Short's book and Steve was talking about the group of people responsible for her death. Basically they wanted her to shut up about what she knew and she wouldn't so they killed her. I know it was a few months back. I listen to Lynn from Canada on "Bigfoot Case Files" and she often refers to Bobby's books and reads excerpts from them. You might get lucky if you watch some of her episodes and you could get the name of the book and maybe purchase it. You've got a much better chance of finding it on Lynn's channel as she doesn't have the amount of content that Steve has. Good luck!
This was a great story Cam! And when you started doing the female imitation I just cracked up. It doesn't matter what is truth or fiction, it was a great story. Thank you for all the work and time you put into these videos. Love them!!!!
The lynching of Emmet Till being in this made me cry, again. It's never God's will that we wish anyone burn in hell, but sometimes I just need to ask His forgiveness for my thoughts.
And man oh man, did you write this???? Awesome.
Barbara T poor Emmet .. the HEAVENLY FATHER will rightly avenge his death
@@channyahroyaltyofyahudah3502
Yes, ma'am
Amen
@Kyril J Hello , just a little food for thought. If you follow Jesus this might be of interest . Romans 12: 19 is only one place God's feelings on the matter are clear. Vengeance is mine sayeth the Lord. There are several places in the Bible where this is repeated. Truly Almighty God is the only one qualified to extract vengeance through His perfect judgement No matter how we try we all live lives checkered with shortcomings. We just aren't qualified . That's why Jesus said to the crowd " Let he who is without sin cast the first stone,"
That broke my heart as well.
Emmitt is resting peacefully, until the Ressurection comes from our Lord and Savior☝️🙏
What an awesome story.....I always wondered what really happened that fateful day. Thank you for bringing it to light. God Bless and RIP Billy Joe.
I have no words to say how much I loved this story. When I was a little girl, I loved the song "Ode To Billy Joe" and always imagined that something supernatural was going on with the bridge. I was disappointed when I was finally old enough to read the novel and discover it was perfectly human tragedy that leads to Billy Joe's death. Now I have the story with the spin and ending I always wanted.
Mona Alice the song was the original, not the novel. Bobbie Gentry wrote the song. She never divulged what was thrown off the bridge, but said I might have been a ring.
I always wondered if it had been a still born child that they dropped off the bridge and that is why Billy Joe later commited suicide and she spent her time dropping flowers off the bridge.
There was a novel?
@@roserea3156 Yes it was based on the movie's screenplay and it's written by Herman Raucher.
TY
Cam,
This is the best ever, and I am talking stories I have ever heard anywhere. You are the best!!
God bless you for all your time in doing these.
Signed
One of your people
Wow Cam, just wow! What an outstanding story, so well written I felt like I was right there with them in rural 1950's Mississippi! I love that you highlight the feelings and emotions we all feel, human or not. Just goes or show, identify first and shoot later.
Cam, the world is better because of your narration of Bigfoot stories. I always get excited when my Dixie Cryptid notification pops up! Thanks you...
Scotty Rouse Me too!!! Isn’t he just great!!! I love me some Dixie Cryptid!!!!
WOO HOOO This is THE BEST story yet!!!
Oh my goodness I was Glued to the video!
Being old enough to well remember that song when it was popular in the 60’s made the story even better. Right down to the preacher at the end of the story!
Dang Cam I knew you were good but WOW!! Just WOW!!! It was AMAZING!
I don't like this version of the story!! Only my opinion
I think the boss had his eye on Billy Joe the whole time. There was a carnival that night and Billy Joe was drunk and the boss was gay
He had intentions. Billy Joe was drunk and was easy prey
When Billy Joe realized what happened it made him question everything about himself and he ever so loved His life long love!!! It literally BLEW HIS MIND!!!! Made him question everything about himself...by the way his boss knew he told Bobby and kept showing up by the bridge
WHY!!!!!! GUILT!!!! SAD LOVE STORY. SERIOUSLY PEOPLE THINK ABOUT IT.
🤯😥😪😭
This is the most amazing story I have ever heard on your channel ! Thank You so much
Now, THIS ONE is your best ever! I was hanging on every word and seeing them in my mind's eye. Thank you! WOW!!
Cam, these just keep getting better, each and every time I listen to them. Thanks for creating this channel for us to hear you share all these with us. 🙏
This was so well written and narrated. My first thought was "where were the mother and father?" but that was explained in time. There must have been a lot of fear and confusion as to what was going on. When the little bigfoot was shot and the boy said "It had to be a pig". speaks to how his brain was processing what he was seeing. This was an outstanding story and I loved the effort and detail that went into it. Thank you for Sharing!
It's just amazing what some folks can do with "pen and paper". I thoroughly enjoyed this narrative. Thanks DC for taking us on this trip.
Oh wow! Stunning! Incredible story and so incredibly told. You had me hanging on till the last word! That's going into my 'best of the best', folder! Cam you on fire buddy!🔥👍❤️😊
Wow! That was the best story! Almost as good as the female Sasquatch who saved the little boy from the mad bull!
Great story!
They made a motion picture of the song too.Didnt see it though.
@@QuartzDiamond86 ...I would love to see a movie on that storyline. I will look for it! Thank you.
WOW! What a great story. I really 'felt' for that Bigfoot mama losing her baby. I wonder just how much of that was 'real', but- no matter- Great story nonetheless!!!
Just an 'ppreciative one of Your People, Cam!!!
Straight up Awesomeness,
'Nuff said.
Sincerely,
Your People
You REALLY want to know about the suffering of a mother Bigfoot? Go and watch the Patterson-Gimlin film. But the part you DIDN'T see was her digging in the ground for HER baby that they had hunted, killed and skinned the day before just so a trophy hunter could get his prize. Patty had been shot the day before to be slowed down and separated from her baby and in the part of the film we don't see she's digging for it with a stick. Makes you realise just WHY she was filmed for so long and why she kept turning around and watching the guys filming her? No, I did not make this up, but I was listening to Steve at "How to Hunt" read out a letter from Bobby Small, whose book is being read on "Bigfoot Case Files" and who was VERY likely killed because of what she knew about the people behind the film and the logging that these people wanted to do in the area. We humans can be relied upon to get what we want regardless of who or what we hurt. I replied to a comment by "bear zip" who appeared to have some additional information than Steve. I wrote as "Allira" and I believe the whole shameful episode to be true!
@@michellesartori6695 That was Bobbie Short, but i liked your comment.
My ..... Man I absolutely Love the song and the Legend since I was a young boy. Thank you for a great one Cam.
Cam, I felt like i was in the story. Your discription of the surroundings and such made me see everything clearly..as if watching a movie. You are a superb story teller, narrator. I didnt hear one mistake or stumble in your words. You have a true gift brother. Im looking foward to the next story!
Thanks!
✨Cam , Bravo
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This was riveting and you brother , didn’t miss a beat ❣️
Very well done, your delivery and the film clips really set the mood . I love the song and enjoyed hearing the real story .
ThankYou Cam 😉👍
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WOW WHAT A STORY".....
LUV LISTENIN TO YA.
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AN
YOURS. Mis Donna
Wow, this was an incredible story! So intense, reminded me of the days when late at night i was glued to the radio listening to shows like The Shadow. Great, great job Cam! Thank you. "And oh by the way" ... i don't know who wrote this but i hope hollywood comes calling for a feature film!!!
Yes! It was a great story.
Wow that's the best story yet
I'm honestly inclined to believe every
word of that smooth flowing story.
This story has the absolute ring of truth.
I have heard the song several times.
I'm glad to finally hear the truth, behind it.
Incredibly, exciting, excellent writing.
With a wonderful narrator a
win, win combination.
Thank you to the author and the
Dixie Cryptid channel.
That made my day!👏👏👏
Gina Evans uumm...it's fiction.
@@AmeriFanPicker I don't think so...too much detail sweetheart!
Oh for Heaven's sake. All good fiction has detail and a ring of truth.
I absolutely got sucked to this story
I visualize it all thru my mind.
I loved it so much
Listen to it a second time...
Thank you sit!
Oh my goodness! I hung on every word, my heart was pounding and when it was done I realized my mouth had been hanging open! That story drew me in and I could see every thing happen in my mind’s eye. The author needs to get busy writing and if they have anything in print I’d buy it in a heartbeat! Thank you, Cam for narrating this awesome and vivid story. Your talent just added so much more to the story! I’m going to be thinking of it all day!
This is truly the best Cam has ever done. The song came out when I was growing up on a farm in southern Indiana and I was the exact age of Bobbie Lee and Billy Joe. "Ode to Billy Joe" was a significant part of my teen years. Thank you Cam. Very well done.
Did you write this? Whoever did...I’m still in awe as I write this comment. The author should devote his time to writing. I don’t care if it’s short stories, historical fiction of just plain fiction,etc., I’d buy every book. If it’s you Cam, I can see why everyone that read anything you composed tried to steer you towards writing. I LOVED it. Let who the author was.
True story
Bobbie Gentry grew up in Mississippi near the Tallahatchie River. The same river where the famous and original real-life Tallahatchie Bridge mentioned in "Ode to Billie Joe" was located.
In 1967 she became an overnight sensation with her release of "Ode To Billie Joe." The song describes a family having dinner while the discussing the suicide of Billie Joe McAllister which occurred earlier that summer day. The mother explains how the local preacher claims he saw Billie Joe and his girlfriend (who looked much like the daughter/narrator) throwing an object from the bridge.
The song is meant to juxtapose the tragedy of suicide with the trivialities of everyday life. It examines our indifferent, desensitized and callused attitude towards tragedy and how we see it as an opportunity for social commentary and gossip instead of meaningful introspection and discussion. The song has new meaning in our social media age where tragedy streaks across many of our newsfeeds and we simply react with emojis.
So, was this something that actually happened in Bobbie Gentries life?
No. While Bobbie Gentry admits the story is fictionalized, she did explain that it was inspired by the 1954 murder of Emmett Till. Till was only 14 years old when he was shot and thrown over the Black Bayou Bridge in Mississippi for offending a woman in a grocery store.
The bridge mentioned in the song soon became an attraction and many attempted to jump from it. However, no casualties were ever reported since the bridge was only 6 meters high. The bridge collapsed in 1972 but was later rebuilt.
In 1976, the song was adapted to a screenplay and made into the film "Ode to Billy Joe." It enjoyed relative success and brought in $27 million dollars.
Even though people know the story is fake, people still insist on asking Bobbie what was thrown off the bridge. While she says she knows, she refuses to tell anyone, saying it ultimately doesn’t matter.
@@cherylfonseca1218I always thought that she and Billy Joe had agreed to get rid of her sleeping-crutch the stuffed dolly. He basically told her it was time to grow up. I could be wrong.
What an incredible story! All my life I’ve heard this song and wondered why Billy Joe McCalister jumped off the Tallahatchie bridge. What an honor for his cousin to choose you to tell this legendary story! Excellent !
I have always wondered WHAT they threw off the Tallahatchie Bridge! That was THE BEST story I have heard you read, the best. I can believe such a tale could be so...
Damn dude! I listened to this I bet just an hour after you posted it. Used to love that song in my senior High School year. Always wondered like everyone else, what they threw off the bridge. You really outdid yourself with this story. Beautifully written, well told in that honey- smooth style of yours that makes it such a pleasure to listen. And it humanizes the sasquatch situation so well. What the hell are ya doing reading other peoples stories, when you can tell yarns this good! You tied this one up all nice with a big bow!! Loved it, bro! Keep up the great work.
They threw their baby off the bridge.
This was the most compelling story to date. I loved every second of it!
Wasn't it amazing? Just fantastic!
Wow what an incredible story!!! You never fail to impress Cam and all those that send in these fascinating stories. Hope everyone has a great week and stay safe out there my friends.
Oh my gosh Cam, this was more amazing than normal!!!!❤❤❤
Wow just wow..no words man. You had me rivitted,.thank you for another great story cam.I think you found your calling...can't wait for the next time...
Had to go back and listen to the song.
I'm still reeling from this, wow!
Oh wow! Perfectly written, perfectly read, you're doing "your people" proud! Thank you Cam.😊❤
Well that's it right there, Cam, that there is one great story. In my mind the mystery is finally solved. Such a sad thing to happen all the way round. ♥️
This is exactly why reading is so extraordinary: words form pictures in our minds that appeal to our own personal sensibilities , desires and fears. This was an absolute delight to my senses, an inspiration to get back to my own writing. Thank you , this was wonderful !
I can't believe that someone took a made up story, and made a story about a story that's not even real. I thought I was bored. Thanks for the story of a story. Well written, good imagination
Marty Mcmannis a writer’s mind is never bored.
I’m glad someone else figured out that this is a completely made up story.
There are so many things in this story that screams “fiction!!!”
I think it's so funny the way you narrate the girls voice in the story.it made me laugh. Another wonderful story. Thank you XOXO
Cam, that was a great story and you did an excellent job telling it. I was spellbound the entire time I listened to it. I could visualize everything you described, from the town to the sawmill. Thanks for the recognition of Emmitt Till.
That was one of the best stories on bigfoo t i have heard. Your stories kept me going while I was in intensive care with covid. Managed to beat it and am now at home doing the garden to help with my recovery. I am in the uk and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I hope you and all your family stay safe during these dark times.Paul
Prayers for you, so glad you are recovering. And yes they are great stories
... and me, I spend a lotta time pickin' flowers up on Choctaw ridge--and droppin' boogers in the muddy water off the Tallahatchie bridge.
Nose boogers, not wood boogers, right?
Jordan Coggburn 🤣🤣
Thank you. You’re a great story teller. There’s nothing like having a good friend who can tell a good story well.
The pictures and music were perfect for this story Cam, as usual. I so enjoyed this story as it's a believable reaction to the situation of losing a
child. Suspenseful ... loved it.
Thanks Cam.
W O W -- this story and your vocal effects keep the listener mesmerized! The story about Emmett Till always saddened me... as does this one, now. I can not imagine the horror for those three! Thank you again for sharing your talents and an emotion gripping tale!
Holy cow, this is one of the best works of fiction I’ve ever listened to. Very well written!
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@@DixieCryptid it is fiction, right? … right??! Seriously though, very well written and narrated.
@@Podzillla9012 😂 yes, it's fiction. It's pretty good though.
Great story! Listened to the song growing up but never in a million years would I have thought it had to do with a bigfoot. Loved the scenes in the video. Can't wait to your next one. Stay safe.
Wow. This was an amazing story. It was very sad. It had me on the edge of my seat, and then in tears! The way it was written was so wonderful. I’m really impressed! I feel so much for the 3 main characters and all the families too. I truly hope that writing this out, and getting it off his chest, at least gave the man who wrote it some peace. Just a terrific story. I really enjoyed it. Thanks so much, once again, Cam! The way you read this story was nothing short of excellent! You can not do wrong in my eyes!!! Thanks again! Love ya buddy!!!! God bless you and everyone who reads this, and all your friends and families too!!!!
Absolutely wonderful story which “explains” one of my favorite songs!!!!😁😁😁😁😁
Ode to Billy Joe was one of my favorite songs I Still Know It word for word I'm 67 years old. Wow quite the story here I am speechless in Florida
That was the best yet, that was awesome. I wondered all my life, when I was listening to that Song, what they threw off the Bridge.
Very very well done! Quintessential American story telling!
Fantastic story!!! Listening to his story brings back memories of my youth in the south.
Wow this sounds like a very well written script for a creature feature movie ,I was playing the scenes in my mind while you narrated it,good job!
I absolutely LOVE that movie and the spin that the writter put on it!! When I got the notification with the title, I wanted to postpone making dinner for my family, but alas I did what all good mothers do and started their supper. Thank you Cameron for a another great story and a distraction from the long days from being shut in for way too long. I'm still watching your videos with my now, 12 month old granddaughter, Casey, and she still enjoys the sound of your voice as you entertain her ole grandmaw, and I'm sure that she will enjoy your videos for years to come. Thank you my friend for doing what you do. You have no idea how much your channel makes me smile and takes me away from the year of the Coronavirus. God bless and stay safe and healthy my friend 🙏❤️😷
What's the name of the movie? Is it about Bigfoot? Thank you in advance✌💖
@@mommyshark1124 no it's not about Bigfoot, lol. Cameron just rewrote it with a Bigfoot twist. Ode to Billy Joe is the name of the song in it and I believe that is the name as well. You can Google Billy Joe McAllister jumped off the Tallahassee bridge and find the song (I listened to it on UA-cam after watching this video) and the name of the movie I'm sure. Hope this helps. 😁
Just Amazing!
I really wasn't sure if I could sit through and listen to it all in one go, but Boy Howdy! I sure did!
That story was "TOP NOTCH" it had me hooked solid after maybe 8-10 mins!
thanks Cam and to whoever wrote this story!
WOW! That was absolutely riveting. Superbly written and narrated. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
Absolutely amazing story!! Loved it!!
That was a good one!! Whoever wrote it has talent.
Oh I LOVED this. Seriously, just the right level of creep to help me forget all the nonsense in the world today. Thank you, and more please.
I thought since you just published it, I was gonna be one of the first commenters, but DAMN!! You gotta lot of fans, buddy! Congrats! My comments below. Guess there was a lot of us listening at the same time!
It's pretty crazy. Everyone has always been so nice to me in the comments.
never had a lick of sense pass the biscuits please
What in the world are you going on about you dirty old man?
That part of the song always seemed so callous, yet a great line in that song
Lol.. hilarious screen name. Bout fits him.. lol
@@theresaroth3954 Yes! When he read of her moving away and never wanted to see again, that was fitting.
Cam that was AWESOME! What a great story and cool way to tell it. I really enjoyed it as I do all your work. Please keep doing what you do!
I remember the song. It was one of my favorites. Glad to here the story, so sad for all.
Cam talk about having ya on the edge of your seat!! Darn my adrenaline was bumping here and there during that excellent reading! What a story!
Wow, wow. Speechless.
Is this guy for real?
I don't know what would blow me away more, that some could make this up? Or if this is really for real?
Either way f-ing awesome.
Well well well. Awesome tale. Very well written. I loved how author captured
Monsters thoughts too. Very creative. Thanks for another great one Cam.
Regards
Jenny
Another great video Cam, I was on the edge of my seat listening to this one! Thanks DC.
Wow Cam, in telling this story, so many historical points in it. The Emmit Till reference, and the store. The song " Ode to Billy Joe" remember that song. Will listen to it again for reference to points of your story Cam. One last request, Cam where, when, and who wrote this story ? One suggestion, would you consider doing a video on these questions ? And to cap it off, play the song that inspired the story. I believe the story is real.
That was really good. I like the way you voiced Bobbie Lee's lines. :) I'm surprised he didn't say that Bobbie Lee Gentry grew up and became a successful singer and had a big hit with Ode to Billie Joe.
It would have ruined the story if he did..
Haven’t heard it all yet but already liked! When it’s DC...I know it’s gonna b good!!!
This is without a doubt the best story about that incident that I have ever heard! You are a fantastic story teller. It matches the original story fantastically. I couldn’t believe how it all unfolded so perfectly. Great job!! 👍🏻👍🏻
I don't know what to say about the story. I listen to that song. And I seen the movie. But this story just blew my mind. Once again is an awesome story.👍🏻🤠
Enjoyed this so much Cam!! It gets you to thinking!!! Much love to you!!!
Back when I was a yungen.
That song was one of my favorite songs.
I listen to all your stories. Not that they are boring at all but they relax my mind from all life’s worries and will within a few minutes put me into a nice sleep for the night. Not this time I listened to the w hole thing. WOW!! Great job😅thank you for doing what you do!!
I loved the song, classic.
That song finally makes sense, thank you Dixie Cryptid!
Why do I feel a party to a murder..?
'Good writing. 'Too good..?
I know! Right? Me too.
Omg cam you doing the woman's voice is too funny !LOL
Because he had to attend the Harper Valley Pta. Lol
Lol.
Lmao!
Those 2 songs kinda remind me of each other.
The art of making the listener feel like he is stood in the woods as the story is happening is a special gift Dixie.. a gift u possess old pal. Great channel
Been wondering all these years , thx for the clarity
Really amazing story! And very well written. I love how bits from the song tie into the story. And the Emmett Till reference was awesome as well
Cam, Thank you SO MUCH for reading this story. I've Always Loved that song and always wondered about the mystery behind it. Although I'm really not sure if it's real or not I like to think that this was the REAL Story behind it all. In the end it really doesn't matter I guess. It's just a Great story and song. God bless and stay Safe.
Although I absolutely believe BIGFOOT is real, this story is obviously a FAKE. It's just a story.
@@richardcoords1610 yep,it's a fabricated story about a song and a "Mythical creature" although I have seen that Creature.
@@richardcoords1610, I am 100% with you!!! It was totally fabricated!!!
Richard, do you remember how you knew it was not true?
I personally caught at least 3 different things that told me it was completely “made up.”