The Gypsy Cried
Lou Christie
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I had some trouble with my baby So I had my fortune read I had some trouble with my baby And this is what the gypsy said The gypsy cried, she cried Gypsy, oh tell me, what is in your crystal ball Gypsy, oh tell me, will my tears fall She cried, she cried and said Watch your step, oooh she'll hurt you yet Oh no no no no no no no Watch your step, oooh she'll hurt you yet Oh no no no no no no no Gypsy, oh tell me, does she want to marry me Gypsy, oh tell me, when the wedding's gonna be She cried, she cried Listen to what the gypsy said Oh no no no no no no no Listen to what the gypsy said Oh no no no no no no no Gypsy, say it isn't true Watch out, oooh she doesn't love you Watch out, oooh she doesn't love you Gypsy, say it isn't true
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Written by: LOU SACCO, TWYLA HERBERT
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10 facts about this song
Release and Chart Performance"The Gypsy Cried" was released by Lou Christie in 1962. It was his debut single and the song that launched his career. The song reached No. 24 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, indicating the positive reception by the audience.
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Signature Falsetto"The Gypsy Cried" features Christie's signature falsetto vocals, a style that would become a hallmark of many of his subsequent hits, including "Two Faces Have I" and "Lightnin' Strikes."
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Song's InspirationChristie co-wrote "The Gypsy Cried" with his long-time collaborator Twyla Herbert. It was supposedly inspired by his interest in Eastern European gypsy music, a fusion of pop and ethnic sound.
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Record LabelsThe song was originally released on the small Pittsburgh-based label, Robbee Records. Due to its popularity, it was eventually re-released on Roulette Records and also included in Christie's debut album "Lou Christie."
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Fortunate MistakeInterestingly, the song was initially released as the B-side to a track called "Red Sails in the Sunset." However, a disc jockey from Pittsburgh played the wrong side of the record, giving "The Gypsy Cried" its first airplay and ultimately leading to its success.
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Song's DurationThe song is relatively short as it runs for just over 2 minutes, with most of Lou Christie's songs being similarly brief.
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Pilgrimage SiteFans of Lou Christie and this particular song have made it a point to visit a landmark referenced in the song - the Ames Monument in Wyoming, making it a sort of pilgrimage site.
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Legacy"The Gypsy Cried" is still considered a classic from the early 1960s era, and it's often played on oldies radio stations. Despite his many other hits, this remains one of Christie's most popular and enduring songs.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists over the years, reflecting its enduring popularity and influence.
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Notable PerformancesChristie performed "The Gypsy Cried" on American Bandstand, a popular American music-performance and dance television program that featured many major artists of the time.
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