"Harper Valley PTA" was written by Tom T. Hall and famously performed by Jeannie C. Riley. The song, released in 1968, tells the story of a woman confronting a local PTA that criticizes her behavior. It became a major hit, reaching the top of the charts and resonating with themes of social criticism and empowerment.
it was Jeannie C. Riley who made this song so popular
Harper Valley PTA was written by Tom Hall and was sung by Jeannie C Riley in 1968. Many others have made cover versions of it
Tom T. Hall, known as the "Storyteller," wrote over 250 songs throughout his career. Some of his most famous works include "Harper Valley PTA" and "I Love." His songwriting has earned him a significant place in country music history, and he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2008. Hall's storytelling ability and lyrical prowess have left a lasting impact on the genre.
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Kitty wells became the first female singer to top the country charts when 'It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels' went to No. 1 in 1952. In 1935, Patsy Montana became the first female country singer to have a million selling record when she released 'I Want to Be a Cowboy's Sweetheart'. Jeannie C. Riley became the first woman to have a song top both the country and pop charts with her 'Harper Valley PTA' in 1968.
Tom T. Hall wrote the song "Harper Valley PTA." It was made popular by singer Jeannie C. Riley in 1968 and became a hit on both the country and pop music charts.
Harper Valley (Harper Valley PTA); Columbus University (Goodbye Columbus).
Harper Valley PTA was created in 1968.
Harper Valley PTA - film - was created in 1978.
The duration of Harper Valley PTA - film - is 1.55 hours.
it was Jeannie C. Riley who made this song so popular
Harper Valley PTA
The PTA committee of Harper Valley. "Then you have the nerve to tell me you think that as a mother I'm not fit Well, this is just a little Peyton Place and you're all Harper Valley hypocrites" The words are from the lyrics to Tom T. Halls song Harper Valley PTA. Jeannie C. Riley recorded it.
No. The writer Tom T. Hall admitted, in an interview, his inspiration for the song was passing by the Harpeth Valley Elementary School in Bellevue, Tennessee.
A country artist called Jeannie C Reilly perforemed a song called 'Harper Valley PTA' in the 70's.A blues artist in the 70's performed a song with the same name in the same name, called Clarence Carter.Maybe this is the song title you are looking for.
Jeannie C. Riley was the original singer
Only if it's part of a larger proper noun, such as "Hudson Valley", or "Happy Valley".. or "Harper Valley PTA".