Gypsy (Of a Strange and Distant Time)
"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.
| "Gypsy (Of a Strange and Distant Time)" | |
|---|---|
| Song by The Moody Blues | |
| from the album To Our Children's Children's Children | |
| Released | 21 November 1969 |
| Recorded | July 1969 |
| Genre | Progressive rock |
| Length | 3:33 |
| Label | Threshold |
| Songwriter(s) | Justin Hayward |
| Producer(s) | Tony Clarke |
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."[1]
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
- "To Our Children's Children's Children – The Moody Blues". AllMusic. Retrieved 11 October 2018.
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