Bobbie Gentry or Dusty Springfield?

I don't have an opinion on the vs. question, but sort of on topic, I recommend checking out Shelby Lynne's Just a Little Lovin' record.  It's her tribute to Dusty Springfield and a great listen.

Best part of this is I don't have to choose, I can revel in the glory of both of them (plus, of course Shelby's tribute recording to Dusty).  Bobbie wrote great songs and made great records.  Dusty sang great songs and made great records.  And the Mercury Rev, WOW.  Lucinda's vocal on that record is wonderful to these ears.  

I'd do both of them.

Use your own shovel.

Interesting to see Bobbie Gentry and Dusty Springfield in topic. 

I bring my period press of Ode to Billy Joe and Dusty's LOL to hear on show systems.

Both album recordings are fantastic on nice systems.

As a child,I was  in love with Bobbie. Her album was in regular rotation on the family Grundig console. 

Must have been the big hair and tight jeans.