Discover the story of the song > Okolona River Bottom Band – Bobbie Gentry

The song talks about a local competition called the Okolona River Bottom Band where people come to judge different entries. The protagonist sings about how everyone wants to be a part of the band and how people come from different places for the competition. The chorus repeats throughout the song and the bridge talks about how people can come as they are for the competition. At the end, the protagonist talks about giving someone their dog and how they have a friend.