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Gypsy

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I first obtained this album on vinyl in 1970. I was spellbound the first time I played it from start to finish. The melodies, music, and means in which the tracks are woven is something special. If you like the fullness of organ intermixed with guitars, and even some strings, you will love this disc. It remains in my TOP 10 discs of all time and never gets old. I was fortunate to find the CD about 10 years ago as my record was worn out. You will not be disappointed and the disc never gets old!!

This double-album set was just mind blowing. I remember turning all my friends on to it and they were instant fans. The flawless harmonies, the harmonic guitar work in the (I think) aeolian scale were just brilliant. The songs all told a story and the stories were all wonderful. The artwork, inspired by the great Frenchman, Alphonse Mucha, was the perfect touch. I always thought these guys were from England and only discovered a few years ago that they are from Minnesota. This is one great band with several awesome 70's albums.

The group may have wound-up on the West Coast with a "jazz-tinged" sound, but it was a Minnesota band. This first album by Gypsy is classic rock in it's finest form of utter beauty; quasi-orchestral and a la Moody Blues. Whereas, many of the tracks will take you through a medley of rich images, there is not a song on the album (now CD) that will not be played repeatedly! In fact, this is one of those rare gems you will want to hear all day, every day.

Progressive West Coast styled jazz-tinged rock is what this band play best, and no where better than on the album's opener, the organ-led progressive pop nugget "Gypsy Queen". Originally a 2 LP set when released in 1970. Definitely worth seeking out.

Consider the fact that I've owned this album as vinyl, 8-track, cassette, and now on CD. Do you think I like it???

I've been looking for this CD forever. You can't order it thru any Best Buy or vintage store. i even broke down & went on ebay. what a joke. they had one but i'm not ordering anything from a country that i cant even pronounce the name !! that's when i went on amazon. totally pleased with the easy ordering & how quickly i received the CD. Paid a little more but it was well worth it. will definately shop here again. THANX AMAZON you're the best !!

I was so surprised when I found this Gypsy album on Amazon. I first heard this album on an 8-track tape my friend had purchased back in the early 70's while I was in High School. It was great from the first time I heard it, so I had to go out and purchase this 8-Track as well as the only other album by this band available in Midland Texas which was "In the Garden". I played both of these tapes until the tape became so fragile I could not patch it together anymore. Well it is over Thirty Years since I heard the wonderfully tight vocal harmonies, the wonderful whirr of the Leslie modified organ work and the stunning guitar work that I enjoyed so much from the first time I heard this album in my friend's car. What a wonderful surprise when on a whim I typed in "Gypsy" on the search bar on Amazon and found not just one but both of the albums I listened to so many years ago. The sound is ageless as it still brings the great harmonies, melodious Leslie driven organ work and the searing sounds from the guitars. It really amazes me that this group really was never appreciated enough for their extreme talent and wonderful songs. I have to say that some of the songs got this teenager from the early 70's through a lot of rough times as well as a great many pleasant times. This music can still be played today and sound just as sophisticated and wonderful as it was way back when. A bargain at twice the price for good clean tight, soft progressive, jazz, rock sound that really pleases the ear!

Grew up with Gypsy and all it's configurations in Minneapolis, and thought they were excellent then, (The Underbeats really had a sound!)so, when my album of this died, I thought it was over for me. Found the CD on Amazon and have played it many many times since. The seller was good, quick, effecient, and took a 16th of the time to get here than they said it might be. I am happy!

I owned the Gypsy album in 1972 and found the CD a few years ago, only to have it stolen. This virtually unknown band has great instrumental portions as well as vocal harmonies. No two songs sound alike and the lyrics are thought provoking, the music is every bit as wonderful as I remember it to be. My only disappointment is the packaging - much cheaper materials used than my previous CD - too bad, because the artwork is spectacular as well.

The product arrived and all is in great shape. This is a hard to find CD and I am very glad to find it.