Gypsy Woman (The Impressions song)

"Gypsy Woman"
Single by The Impressions
from the album The Impressions
B-side "As Long As You Love Me"
Released October 1961
Genre Rhythm and blues
Label ABC-Paramount
Writer(s) Curtis Mayfield

"Gypsy Woman" is a 1961 rhythm and blues song written by Curtis Mayfield and recorded by his group The Impressions. The group's first single following the departure of lead singer Jerry Butler, it reached No. 2 on the R&B chart and No. 20 on the Billboard Hot 100.[1] It also appeared on the group's 1963 eponymous debut album.

"Gypsy Woman"
Single by Brian Hyland
from the album "Brian Hyland"
B-side "You and Me (#2)"
Released August 1971
Label Uni
Writer(s) Curtis Mayfield
Certification Gold (RIAA)

In 1970, Brian Hyland recorded the hit version of the song, produced by Del Shannon, which went up to Number 3 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Hyland's version featured an electric guitar, organ, piano, bass, drums, plus a solo violin, representing the gypsy, which is heard during the bridge section of the song. It became a gold record. In that same year, Major Lance also recorded the song.

Covers
YearArtistChart PositionAlbumComments
1970Brian Hyland3—Hot 100[2]Brian Hyland Produced by Del Shannon

References

  1. Huey, Steve. "The Impressions [Awards]". AllMusic. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
  2. Ankeny, Jason. "Brian Hyland [Awards]". AllMusic. Retrieved 20 August 2014.

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