Jimmie Tramel
Tulsa World Scene Reporter
Leon Russell penned two songs, “Pisces Apple Lady” and “Hummingbird,” about Chris O’Dell, who was raised in Owasso and Keota.
Two Beatles, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, also wrote songs about O’Dell. Harrison’s song, “Miss O’Dell,” called her out by name.
Who is this Miss O’Dell? Her place in history is bigger than being the being the inspiration behind songs crafted by legends.
You can get the details in her 2010 memoir.
Or you can watch the documentary film “Miss O’Dell” that was released earlier this year. It’s available on streaming services.
Or you can get the story straight from her.
O’Dell, who traveled the world while working with the biggest names in rock music, is returning to Oklahoma to take part in a “Q&A experience” at The C