Top 40 / Pop

  1. Home
  2. Entertainment
  3. Top 40 / Pop

American Idol Season 5 - The Songs

Fancy

By Bill Lamb, About.com

Originally written and recorded by Bobbie Gentry, best known for "Ode to Billie Joe," "Fancy" was revived by Reba McEntire in 1990 and turned into a top 10 country hit.

Performer

Kellie Pickler - April 4, 2006

Songwriters

Bobbie Gentry

Notable Recorded Versions

  • Bobbie Gentry - #26 Country (1970) (Listen)
  • Reba McEntire - #8 Country (1991)(Listen)

Key Lyric Phrase

I couldn’t see spending the rest of my life
With my head hung down in shame you know
I might have been born just plain white trash
But fancy was my name

CD Availability

Explore Top 40 / Pop

About.com Special Features

Movie Comedies in 2009

Find out what belly laughs are in store at the 2009 box office. More >

Scrapbook Technique Gallery

Use these ideas to inspire your own uniquely beautiful pages. More >

Top 40 / Pop

  1. Home
  2. Entertainment
  3. Top 40 / Pop
  4. American Idol
  5. Season 5 Song Profiles
  6. Previously Eliminated
  7. Kellie Pickler
  8. American Idol Season 5 - The Songs: Fancy

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.