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Gypsy Woman (The Impressions song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Gypsy Woman'" is a 1961 rhythm and blues song written by Curtis Mayfield and recorded by his group the Impressions. The group's first single following the departure of lead singer Jerry Butler, it reached No. 2 on the US 'Billboard' R&B chart, No. 20 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 and number 17 on the 'Cash Box' chart. It also appeared on the group's 1963 eponymous debut album. Brian Hyland(1970), Bobby Womack(1985), and Santana(1990) covered this song.
Brian Hyland cover
In 1970, Brian Hyland recorded the hit version of the song, produced by Del Shannon and featuring Max Crook on keyboards which went up to Number 3 on the U.S. 'Billboard' Hot 100 and in Canada, and number 4 in South Africa.
Hyland's version became a gold record. In that same year 1970, Major Lance also recorded the song. [http://www.45cat.com/record/cr1953 Gypsy Woman] Retrieved 13 May 2022
Santana cover
Santana covered "Gypsy Woman" in 1990. Their version is included on soundtrack of the movie 'Spirits Dancing in the Flesh'.
Chart history
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
References
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