Gypsy Man

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About Gypsy Man

"Gypsy Man" is a song written and performed by War. It reached #6 on the U. S. R&B chart and #8 on the U. S. pop chart in 1973. It was featured on their 1973 album Deliver the Word. The song was produced by Howard E. Scott, Jerry Goldstein, and Lonnie Jordan. The song ranked #93 on Billboard magazine's Top 100 singles of 1973.


Year:
1976
5:23
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They call
They call me a gypsy man
They call me a gypsy man

They call me a gypsy man
They call me a gypsy man

They call me a gypsy man
'Cause I don't stay in one place too long

I'm searchin' for a brand new world
To make and call my home

I gotta find a friend, a nice sharp baby
I gotta find a friend, a nice sharp baby

To make my home oh, yeah
To make my home

'Cause I'm a gypsy man
Yes, I'm a gypsy man
Oh, I'm a gypsy man

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War

War (originally called Eric Burdon and War) is an American funk/rock/soul band from Long Beach, California, known for several hit songs (including "Spill the Wine", "The World Is a Ghetto", "The Cisco Kid", "Why Can't We Be Friends?", "Low Rider", and "Summer"). Formed in 1969, War is a musical crossover band that fuses elements of rock, funk, jazz, Latin, rhythm and blues, psychedelia, and reggae. According to music writer Colin Larkin, their "potent fusion of funk, R&B, rock and Latin styles produced a progressive soul sound", while Martin C. Strong calls them "one of the fiercest progressive soul combos of the '70s". Their album The World Is a Ghetto was Billboard… more »

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Written by: THOMAS ALLEN, HAROLD BROWN, MORRIS DICKERSON, LONNIE JORDAN, CHARLES MILLER, LEE LEVITIN, HOWARD SCOTT

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Gypsy Man" is a song by the American funk band War. It is one of their notable hits and it was released in 1973.
Album Appearance
"Gypsy Man" appeared on the band’s fifth studio album, "Deliver the Word", which was released the same year.
Chart Performance
"Gypsy Man" performed relatively well in the charts, peaking at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Song Duration
The track is notably long, with the album version clocking in at around 11:34 minutes.
Musical Style
The "Gypsy Man" is known for its psychedelic soul theme which was popular during the era of its release.
Album's Achievement
"Deliver the Word"—the album where "Gypsy Man" was featured—was certified gold by the RIAA for over half a million copies sold.
Lyrics Interpretation
Song lyrics suggest the story of a nomadic man wandering alone, which is considered synonymous with the band's message about the state of America at the time.
Strong Rhythm Presence
The song is recognized for its strong rhythm guitar part, which greatly contributed to the track's overall groove and appeal.
Band Member's Contribution
The song features the powerful vocals of lead singer Howard Scott, delivering the lyrics with a heartfelt performance.
Song's Legacy
Despite not hitting the top spot in the charts, "Gypsy Man" has continued to receive airplay on classic rock and funk-oriented radio stations to this day.

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