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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.

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"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
Official audio
"Gypsy (Of a Strange and Distant Time)" on YouTube

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

External links

• "Gypsy" being performed live (lip-synched) in 1970 on YouTube

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