- (This page is about the British band. For the Trinidadian singer of the same name, see Gypsy(2)).
Gypsy were a British borderline prog/mainstream rock band from Leicester, formed in 1968, consisting originally of Moth Smith (drums), David McCarthy (vocals, bass), Robin Pizer (vocals, guitar), Rod Read (guitar), and John Knapp (vocals, guitar, keyboards). The band made two albums and several singles in the early 70's. In America, the group were known as English Gypsy, to avoid confusion with an American prog rock band of the same name. After the band split, Moth Smith later joined Diesel Park West in the 80's.
Links to Peel[]
Peel mentioned being impressed with the group's debut album on his 14 December 1971 show, where the band performed at the Paris Theatre in London. Gypsy did three sessions for Peel's show in the 70's, before disbanding.
Sessions[]
Three sessions, no known commercial release.
1. Recorded: 1971-09-06. First Broadcast: 18 September 1971. Repeated: 17 November 1971
- Don't Cry On Me / What A Day / Let Me Take You Home / I Don't Want To See You (broadcast on 17 November 1971)
2. Recorded: 1973-05-21. First Broadcast: 31 May 1973. Repeated: 21 June 1973
- Let's Roll / Still You're Not Sure / You Got To Me / The Jig
3. Recorded: 1973-10-08. First Broadcast: 11 October 1973. Repeated: 08 November 1973
- Slow Down / Sorting It Out / Still You're Not Sure / I'll Be There / You Got To Me (broadcast on 08 November 1973)
Live[]
Gypsy live on John Peel's Sunday Show 14th December 1971
Recorded at the Paris Theatre. Broadcast: 14 December 1971
- Mama Goose Love
- Empty Bottles
- Sarah
- Back On The Road
- Jody
- Lady Of Catrine
- Who Needs You
Other Shows Played[]
- 1971 Mix Reel: Changes Coming (7") United Artists UP 35272