Gypsy Woman

The Impressions were an influential group from Chicago who included several great singers in their revolving line-up. In 1961 they released the dark sultry single Gypsy Woman. Curtis Mayfield is singing lead on this one.

Gypsy Woman
Jamaican artist Milton Henry produced this cover in 1976.

Gypsy Woman










The allure of the gypsy is a powerful archetype in American popular music. She is a darkling outcast who represents forbidden love and sexuality. She is a fortune-tellers who represents mystery and magic. And she is a vagabond and wanderer who represents freedom.