Gypsy

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About Gypsy

"Gypsy" is a song by the rock group Fleetwood Mac. Written by Stevie Nicks around 1979, the earliest demo recordings were made in early 1980 with Tom Moncrieff for possible inclusion on her debut solo album Bella Donna. However, when Nicks' friend Robin Anderson died of leukemia, the song took on a new significance and Nicks held it over for Fleetwood Mac. "Gypsy" was the second single release and second biggest hit from the Mirage album, following "Hold Me", reaching a peak of number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks. In 2017, Nicks recorded an acoustic version to serve as the theme song for the Netflix drama series Gypsy. 


Year:
1982
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So I'm back to the velvet underground
Back to the floor that I love
To a room with some lace and paper flowers
Back to the gypsy that I was 
To the gypsy that I was

And it all comes down to you
Well, you know that it does, well
Lightning strikes maybe once, maybe twice
Oh and it lights up the night
And you see you're a gypsy
You see you're a gypsy

To the gypsy
That remains
Her face says freedom
With a little fear
I have no fear
I have only love
And if I was a child
And the child was enough
Enough for me to love
Enough to love

She is dancing away from you now
She was just a wish
She was just a wish
And her memory is all that is left for you now
You see you're a gypsy, oh
You see you're a gypsy

Ooh ooh, oh oh, oh oh oh

Goodness strikes
Maybe once, maybe twice
And it all comes down to you
Ooh oh, and it all comes down to you
Lightning strikes
Maybe once, maybe twice (oh)
I still see your bright eyes, bright eyes
(And it all comes down to you)

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Fleetwood Mac

Fleetwood Mac are a British-American rock band formed in 1967 in London. Due to numerous line-up changes, the only original member present in the band is its eponymous drummer, Mick Fleetwood. Despite band founder Peter Green naming the group by combining the surnames of two of his former bandmates (Fleetwood, McVie) from John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, bassist John McVie played neither on their first single nor at their first concerts. The keyboardist, Christine McVie, who joined the band in 1970 while married to John McVie, appeared on all but two albums, either as a member or as a session musician. She also supplied the artwork for the album Kiln House. more »

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Written by: Stevie Nicks

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10 facts about this song

Writing and Inspiration
The song "Gypsy" was written and composed by Stevie Nicks, one of the vocalists of Fleetwood Mac. The song is considered as one of her most personal and poignant pieces.
Song Meaning
"Gypsy" is said to refer to Stevie Nick's life before her fame with Fleetwood Mac. It symbolizes her love for the gypsy lifestyle - the life on the road, moving from place to place.
Album Information
The song was released as part of the band's chart-topping 1982 album, "Mirage." The album peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States.
Chart Performance
"Gypsy" ranked high on the charts; it reached the 12th position on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US and was also a top 20 hit in Canada.
Music Video
The music video for the song was the highest budget music video ever made upon its release. It was directed by Russell Mulcahy and featured Stevie Nicks performing a ballet-style dance.
Song Traits
"Gypsy" starts slow and builds with a driving, percussion-heavy chorus. The song is marked by Lindsay Buckingham’s intricate guitar work and Christine McVie’s signature keyboard sounds.
Song Relevance
The song remains a staple in Fleetwood Mac's live shows, and continues to receive widespread radio play. It is always a favorite among Fleetwood Mac fans.
Tribute
"Gypsy" was written as a tribute to Stevie Nick's best friend, Robin Anderson, who passed away from leukemia. The lyrics "She was just a wish" and "I have no fear, I have only love" are reportedly in reference to Robin.
Unique Recording Process
During the recording of "Gypsy," Stevie Nicks insisted on laying on the floor while singing in order to give the song the emotional depth she thought it deserved. She also insisted on a piano being present in the studio.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by other artists including Italian singer Spagna in 2002 and American duo Jack + Eliza in 2016.

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