Gypsy (Of a Strange and Distant Time)
The Moody Blues
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A gypsy of a strange and distant time Traveling in panic, all direction blind Aching for the warmth of a burning sun Freezing in the emptiness of where he'd come from Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh Left without a hope of coming home Speeding through a shadow of a million years Darkness is the only sound to reach his ears Frightening him with the visions of eternity Screaming for the future that can never be Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh Left without a hope of coming home
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Written by: JUSTIN HAYWARD
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Gypsy (Of a Strange and Distant Time)" is a track from the album "To Our Children's Children's Children" by the English rock band - The Moody Blues. The album was released on November 21, 1969.
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Song WriterThe song was written by Justin Hayward. He is an English musician, best known as a songwriter and lead singer of the rock band The Moody Blues.
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Album ConceptThe concept of the album "To Our Children's Children's Children" was inspired by the first moon landing in 1969. The album's theme is about space travel.
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Song Duration"Gypsy (Of a Strange and Distant Time)" runs for approximately 3 minutes and 33 seconds.
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Musical StyleThe song's style is characterised by Hayward's distinctive vocal style and the band's blending of rock with various kinds of music, including classical and psychedelia.
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Album SuccessThe "To Our Children's Children's Children" album peaked at number 2 in the UK albums chart and number 14 in the USA Billboard 200.
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Critical ReceptionThe song, "Gypsy (Of a Strange and Distant Time)" as well as other tracks from the album, has been generally acclaimed for its lyrical depth and complex song arrangements.
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ProducerThe album "To Our Children's Children's Children" was produced by Tony Clarke, who also had a hand in many other successful Moody Blues albums.
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Release Format"Gypsy (of a Strange and Distant Time)" was originally released as a vinyl record. It has since been reissued in digital formats.
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Band MembersAt the time of this song's release, The Moody Blues consisted of Justin Hayward, John Lodge, Ray Thomas, Graeme Edge, and Mike Pinder. Each member played a key role in the creation of "Gypsy (Of a Strange and Distant Time)".
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