Gypsy Man
War
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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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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.
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Album Appearance"Gypsy Man" appeared on the band’s fifth studio album, "Deliver the Word", which was released the same year.
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Chart Performance"Gypsy Man" performed relatively well in the charts, peaking at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Song DurationThe track is notably long, with the album version clocking in at around 11:34 minutes.
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Musical StyleThe "Gypsy Man" is known for its psychedelic soul theme which was popular during the era of its release.
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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.
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Lyrics InterpretationSong 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.
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Strong Rhythm PresenceThe song is recognized for its strong rhythm guitar part, which greatly contributed to the track's overall groove and appeal.
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Band Member's ContributionThe song features the powerful vocals of lead singer Howard Scott, delivering the lyrics with a heartfelt performance.
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Song's LegacyDespite 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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