About he song
Don Williams was a country music singer-songwriter known for his smooth, mellow voice and his gentle, romantic ballads. He was one of the most popular country music artists of the 1970s and 1980s, and he recorded over 20 albums during his career.
“Gypsy Woman” was written by Bob McDill and Allen Reynolds and was originally released on Williams’s 1973 album, “Volume One.” The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in 1974 and was a Top 40 pop hit.
The song is a beautiful ballad about love and temptation. It tells the story of a man who is drawn to a gypsy woman, even though he knows that she is trouble. The song’s lyrics are simple but poetic, and Williams’s gentle vocals perfectly capture the song’s message of love, temptation, and danger.
“Gypsy Woman” has become a classic country song, and it has been covered by many other artists, including Emmylou Harris, Willie Nelson, and Alan Jackson. It is a timeless song about love and temptation that will continue to be enjoyed by generations to come.
Background and Recording
“Gypsy Woman” was written by Bob McDill and Allen Reynolds, two songwriters who had written several other hits for Williams, including “I Wouldn’t Want to Live If You Didn’t Love Me” and “Tulsa Time.” McDill and Reynolds wrote the song in the early 1970s, and they were inspired by the story of a woman they met while traveling.
Williams recorded “Gypsy Woman” for his 1973 album, “Volume One.” The song was produced by Jack Clement, a well-known country music producer who had worked with some of the biggest names in the genre, including Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, and Willie Nelson.
Success and Legacy
“Gypsy Woman” was released as the second single from Williams’s album, “Volume One.” The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in 1974 and was a Top 40 pop hit.
The song’s success helped to make Williams a household name, and it established him as one of the most popular country music artists of the 1970s. “Gypsy Woman” has become a classic country song, and it has been covered by many other artists, including Emmylou Harris, Willie Nelson, and Alan Jackson.
Critical reception
“Gypsy Woman” has been praised by critics for its simple, yet powerful lyrics and Williams’s gentle vocals. In a review of the song, AllMusic critic Thom Jurek wrote, “‘Gypsy Woman’ is a beautiful ballad about love and temptation. The song’s lyrics are simple but poetic, and Williams’s gentle vocals perfectly capture the song’s message of love, temptation, and danger.”
Impact and legacy
“Gypsy Woman” has had a lasting impact on country music. It is considered to be one of the most classic country songs of all time, and it has been covered by many other artists, including Emmylou Harris, Willie Nelson, and Alan Jackson. The song is a timeless ballad about love and temptation that will continue to be enjoyed by generations to come.
Other notable covers
“Gypsy Woman” has been covered by many other artists, including:
- Emmylou Harris (1975)
- Willie Nelson (1976)
- Alan Jackson (1990)
- George Strait (1992)
- Garth Brooks (1998)
- Brad Paisley (2006)
- Luke Bryan (2013)
The song’s popularity is a testament to its timeless message of love and temptation. It is a song that will continue to be enjoyed by generations