Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves
Cher
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I was born in the wagon of a travelin' show My mama used to dance for the money they'd throw Papa would do whatever he could Preach a little gospel Sell a couple bottles of doctor good [Chorus:] Gypsies, tramps and thieves We'd hear it from the people of the town They'd call us gypsies, tramps and thieves But every night all the men would come around And lay their money down Picked up a boy just south of Mobile Gave him a ride, filled him with a hot meal I was sixteen, he was twenty-one Rode with us to Memphis And papa would of shot him if he knew what he'd done [Chorus] Never had schoolin' but he taught me well With his smooth southern style Three months later, I'm a gal in trouble And I haven't seen him for a while, oh I haven't seen him for a while, oh She was born in the wagon of a travelin' show Her mama had to dance for the money they'd throw Grandpa'd do whatever he could Preach a little gospel Sell a couple bottles of doctor good [Chorus]
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Written by: Bob Stone
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14 facts about this song
Career Significance"Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves" was Cher's first solo number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States after launching her solo career.
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Album NameThe song also became the title of Cher's seventh solo studio album, previously titled "Chér (eventually retitled for the single).
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Release Year"Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves" was released on August 1971 as the lead single from the album.
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Lyrics ContextThe song narrates about the life of a girl born on the road to a family constantly traveling. It touches upon subjects such as prejudice and misunderstanding of itinerant cultures.
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GenreThe song is categorized under the Pop genre, with elements of country and folk music.
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AchievementsThe song spent two weeks at number 1 on Billboard's Hot 100, and three weeks atop the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.
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International SuccessIt was also a hit in Canada and the UK, topping the RPM 100 and reaching number 4 in the UK Singles Chart respectively.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have recorded cover versions of the song, including Vicki Lawrence, Dahlia Dior, and Cilla Black.
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Use in MediaThe song has been used in numerous television shows, movies and commercials, including the crime-drama series "Better Call Saul" and comedy film "Being John Malkovich".
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Charting HistoryIt was her first song to reach number one in US since "I Got You Babe" with her ex-husband Sonny Bono.
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AuthorshipThe song was written by songwriter and record producer Bob Stone.
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Stage OutfitCher is known for her bell-bottoms and bare midriff outfits during performances of this song, a signature fashion of hers during the 70s.
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Cultural ImpactThe song played an important role in establishing Cher's image as a fashionable, audacious, and female autonomy symbol.
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Live Performances"Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves" has been included in the setlist of several of Cher's concert tours, and often features elaborate staging and choreography.
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