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Gypsy (Of a Strange and Distant Time)
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Wikipedia article
{{Infobox song
| name = Gypsy (Of a Strange and Distant Time)
| cover =
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| artist = The Moody Blues
| album = To Our Children's Children's Children
| released = 21 November 1969
| recorded = July 1969
| studio =
| genre = Progressive rock
| length = 3:33
| label = Threshold
| writer = Justin Hayward
| producer = Tony Clarke
| misc =
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"'Gypsy (Of a Strange and Distant Time)'" is a 1969 song by the progressive rock band the Moody Blues, from their album 'To Our Children's Children's Children', a concept album about space travel. The song was written by band-member Justin Hayward.
The song was never released as a single, but became a fan and album oriented rock radio favorite, remaining in the band's concert setlist through the 1970s.
Reviewing the album for AllMusic, Bruce Eder said: "There are no extended suites on this album, but Justin Hayward's "Watching and Waiting" and "Gypsy" have proved to be among the most popular songs in the group's history."
Personnel
* Justin Hayward vocals, acoustic and electric guitars
* John Lodge bass guitar, backing vocals
* Mike Pinder Mellotron, backing vocals
* Ray Thomas bass flute, backing vocals
* Graeme Edge drums, percussion
References
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