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"Gypsy Woman (She's Homeless)" or "Gypsy Woman (La da dee la da da)" is a song by the American singer-songwriter Crystal Waters from her debut studio album, Surprise (1991). Written by Neal Conway and Waters, the song was released on April 3, 1991 by Mercury Records , as the lead single from the album.
"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 [4] and number 17 on the Cash Box chart.
Surprise is the debut album by American singer-songwriter Crystal Waters released on June 25, 1991, [1] by Mercury Records.It includes the hit singles "Makin' Happy", "Surprise" and the top ten hit "Gypsy Woman (She's Homeless)", which peaked at number 8 on the US Billboard Hot 100, [2] and number 2 on the UK Singles Chart.
"I Recall a Gypsy Woman" is a song written by Bob McDill and Allen Reynolds, and originally recorded by Don Williams in 1973. In 1976, at the height of the country and western boom in Britain, his version charted at number 13 on the UK Singles Chart , [ 1 ] the best position for Williams on this chart.
Gypsy Woman may refer to: . A Romani female; Gypsy Woman, a 2001 film by Steven Knight "Gypsy Woman" (Crystal Waters song), from the album Surprise (1991) "Gypsy Woman" (The Impressions song), a 1961 #2 R&B song written by Curtis Mayfield and performed by The Impressions; a 1970 Brian Hyland cover was a #3 pop hit
Crystal Waters (born November 19, 1961) [1] [2] is an American house and dance music singer and songwriter, best known for her 1990s dance hits "Gypsy Woman", "100% Pure Love", and 2007's "Destination Calabria" with Alex Gaudino.
Richie Unterberger of AllMusic said that "although there would always be some bright spots worth a listen (usually in the form of James Burton solos). The material often recalls, but does not match, his earlier '60s ballads such as "Travelin' Man." "Gypsy Woman" is an uncommonly tough number for the period, and "I Will Follow You" is a decent cover of the Little Peggy March hit "I Will Follow ...
One of his first singles was "Gypsy Woman", recorded in 1947. [6] The song shows Delta blues guitar-style roots, but the lyrics place "emphasis on supernatural elements—gypsies, fortune telling, [and] luck", according to musicologist Robert Palmer.