I recall Leonard Feather used to do "Blindfold Tests" in Downbeat magazine. When Oscar Peterson did his test, one of the songs was Bobbie's version of Ode To Billie Joe. Oscar loved the tune and said, "I'd like to record that tune."
I never heard any more about that till just now. I went on Youtube and there it was, Oscar's version of Bobbie's song.

Oscar Peterson's version of Ode To Billie Joe