Sign of the Gypsy Queen
April Wine
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Lightning smokes on the hillrise Brought the man with the warning light Shouting loud you had better fly While the darkness can help you hide Trouble's comin' without control No one's stayin' that's got a hope Hurricane at the very least In the words of the gypsy queen Sign of the gypsy queen Pack your things and leave Word of a woman who knows Take all your gold and you go Get my saddle and tie it on Western wind who is fast and strong Jump on back, he's good and long We'll resist till we reach the dawn Running seems like the best offense Staying just don't make any sense No one could ever stop it now Show the cards of the gypsy town Sign of the gypsy queen Pack your things and leave Word of a woman who knows Take all your gold and you go Shadows movin' without a sound From the hold of the sleepless town Evil seems to be everywhere Heed the spirit that brought despair Trouble's comin' without control No one's stayin' that's got a hope Hurricane at the very least In the words of the gypsy queen Sign of the gypsy queen Pack your things and leave Word of a woman who knows Take all your gold and you go Sign of the gypsy queen Pack your things and leave Word of a woman who knows Take all your gold and you go Sign of the gypsy queen Pack your things and leave Word of a woman who knows Take all your gold and you go
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Written by: LORENCE HUD
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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15 facts about this song
Song Classification"Sign of the Gypsy Queen" is classified as a hard rock song, a sub-genre of rock music.
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Album InformationThe song is from April Wine's 1981 album titled 'The Nature of the Beast.'
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a commercial success, reaching number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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Song OriginAlthough popularized by April Wine, "Sign of the Gypsy Queen" was originally written and recorded by Lorence Hud.
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Song DurationThe song has a playtime of 4 minutes and 15 seconds.
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Band OriginApril Wine is a Canadian rock band that formed in 1969.
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Song LyricsThe lyrics of "Sign of the Gypsy Queen" are often interpreted as telling a story about the downfall of a town due to a gypsy's curse.
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Re-recorded VersionThe band re-recorded the song for their 2006 album titled "April Wine Rocks."
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Influence on Popular CultureThe song has had a wide influence on popular culture, with its use in various television shows and films.
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Cover VersionsVarious other artists have released their versions of "Sign of the Gypsy Queen" over the years, including steel string guitarist Leo Kottke.
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Live Performances"Sign of the Gypsy Queen" is one of April Wine's most performed live songs.
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Musical InspirationThe song is notable for including a guitar solo that was unique for that era and is still considered iconic because of its melodious and catchy tune.
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Band RecognitionThanks to the success of "Sign of the Gypsy Queen," April Wine was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2010.
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Song VideoThe official music video of the song features the band performing amidst a mystic gypsy setting, enhancing the story narrated by the lyrics.
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Structuring of the SongThe "Sign of the Gypsy Queen" follows a verse-chorus-verse-chorus structure, typical for rock songs during the period.
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