This may be the best and most comprehensive band documentary ever made, and that's saying something for a criminally overlooked and underappreciated band on a national scale. It's not only a must see for any Gypsy fan, but really a must see if you 1) love early 70s Progressive/Eclectic Rock and/or 2) are interested and fascinated by the history of rock in the 60s and 70s. Gypsy had such an interesting intersection with so many events, bands and musicians in the late 60s and 70s. The Manson Helter Skelter murders story is absolutely incredible. The residency at the Whiskey following Chicago, and the whole development of the band from Garage Rock band in Minneapolis to hippies in LA and the creation of those first few albums. This band is so important to me and in my DNA. I lived in the Minneapolis area the first 12 years of my life, so I was "there" unknowingly for those years in the 60s. We moved to St Louis when I was 15 in 1975, and I've been in the Lou ever since except for college. I discovered Gypsy's music almost immediately when we moved to StL when I heard Dead and Gone and Gypsy Queen on KSHE FM radio. Unfortunately I missed their initial run in the early 70s, and unfortunately didn't go to the Busch Stadium SuperJam 1977 in 100 degree heat (although I remember the Jam and considered going, I knew many HS classmates who went). Obviously, I really regret not seeing that last live show with Enrico. Gypsy was constantly played on KSHE as this documentary shows. The cool thing was that a local record store owner in StL where I frequently shopped got permission and the rights to FINALLY release Gypsy's albums on cd in 1998 or so on the Bedrock label, so I finally could hear this great music on cd (by then the debut vinyl album was going for $200>300). As part of that development, the record store owner convinced Owl Walsh to reform and start doing live shows again as Gypsy circa 1998. So since that time up until the pandemic, I saw Gypsy live about 15-18 times around different St Louis venues. Casinos, small bars, large bars, outside in parks, and mostly at the fantastic Wildey Theater where they started playing annually at the old restored movie theater starting in 2013 I think. By the end they were doing 2, even 3 shows every visit over one weekend. I am so grateful the band appreciated the diehard StL fanbase so much, as the documentary shows, and that enabled me to see them live so much in their "2nd life". I loved every live show, and it was always cool to shake hands and chat with the entire band after every show. I especially treasure my several conversations with Owl Walsh, what a character and funny storyteller! I got him to give me the whole story on the LaBianca Manson murders and some of their drug busts etc driving around in their hippie bus etc. Priceless stuff. RIP to the Irishman Owl and thanks to all band members for the music and the memories.
One of my favorite bands. My friends and I discovered Gypsy in the mid-to-late 80 s, in the whole 60's, early 70's revival as we were much too young to know them in the 70's. Almost everyone that we played their music for, loved it. Such a great band.
It was a tremendous honor and privilege to have been a part of the making of this documentary. I'm very proud of the entire film. Gypsy's story needed to be told. Thank you Aaron Goodyear for inviting me in.
Wonderful! Gypsy's music has been echoing in my head since the '70s! Endless inspiration. Saw them first in Reno on a bill with the Guess Who. My band played Blind Man when I was in high school. That song is to this day heartbreakingly beautiful to me!
Yesss! One of my all time favorite bands from back in the day. Pretty sure I've collected all of their published LPs. Saw them live once out here in San Francisco, California. What a blend of sound, so well produced. The best! I hope they are all doing well. Now to sit back and enjoy this documentary film! Thanks for posting it up here on RUclips! Keep well!
I've been a huge fan of these guys since I took their tape with me to Viet Nam. I'm a life-long musician and the Gypsy Album has influenced my musical tastes styles ever since then. I was thrilled to find this film as it answered many questions for me. In hindsight, Gypsy always sounded like you could hear the future of prog-rock that was to follow shortly after.
One of their albums is called "unlock the gates". Fitting that a classic line from the movie Almost Famous is the concert promoter (played by Marc Maron) yelling "Lock the gates!" as the band is leaving in their bus. Almost famous, indeed.
I had no idea Gypsy existed until about 10 years ago, but as soon as heard their music, notably the first two albums I became an instant fan. Great band with a lot of brilliant songs and one that deserved way, way more success than they achieved, although a 40-year lifespan in the music business isn't to be sniffed at either. Great to see a full length doco chronicling the life of the band and its ups and downs - and the downs were horrendous and RIP Rosenbaum and Walsh - Rosenbaum was clearly a musical genius and Walsh, a brilliant musician himself, did a great job of keeping the band alive. The outro performance of Gypsy Queen Part 1 is superb - you could argue that Gypsy was a band of its time and that time was long ago, but this performance is fresh, modern and vibrant - just beautiful and the horns work with the song so well. If there's a DVD of the full concert, I want it!
I hear the Gypsy Album when I hitchhiked from Toronto to LA and back up to Vancouver. I was just a 17 year old kid. Somehow, I ended up crashing at a home in San Fran and they had this album. I listened to it 500 times while there, saw Jefferson Airplane live in the park, and met some fabulous people who were so kind to me. I still love this Album. These guys were fantastic. So happy to see/hear them and the documentary on RUclips!
What an outstanding documentary about one of the truly great American progressive bands. A modern day jam band way before the term was coined. On par with the Allman Brothers and Kansas. Almost famous indeed. It's wonderful to see many of the guys that played under the name Gypsy on camera telling their part of the story. I moved to America just before Christmas 1974, and discovered Gypsy through a music instrument store that had a rack of cutout LPs. Thank you Mr. Goodyear for making this highly informative film. Thank you James Walsh and the modern day band for keeping this great music alive and making new music too.
I too lived in StL for many years and kshe introduced us to Gypsy...I'm a life long fan. Love them!!! Never knew they were from Minneapolis.. I live here now.
@@71252annieI was born in St Louis in 1957 and I'm brave enough to still live here. Haha KSHE turned me on to so many great bands that I wouldn't have known about had I not listen to that station. And the thing is there still rocking. If you want to go back to the late 60s and 70s KSHE may I recommend every Sunday morning from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. the KSHE Classics show. It's like going back in the time machine. Your hair stuff like gypsy and rare bird who also never got their Just Desserts.
I was a first-year law student at the University of Alabama in 1971 and the local AOR FM station in Tuscaloosa played "In the Garden" (both parts) every evening...I bought the album, and subsequently wore it out...went back and bought another copy and the first one, as well...wore THEM out...I had been a musician in a band in undergrad school, but I had never heard anything as awesome as this crew...when I was a third-year student (1973-74), my roommate wore out "In the Garden," so I ended up buying yet another copy. I finally found on both albums on CD about ten years ago, and MY SON wore them out. He knew of Lordan from Robin Trower. I still have a "Gypsy" playlist that I listen to when I'm driving or working out. I never understood why this band wasn't mega-famous...in a way (to the hardcore devotee, at least) a part of you wants this music as his own little secret treasure, while still enthusiastic about spreading the word...really enjoyed watching this ...
I heard "In The Garden Parts I & II " on Sirius and remembered what a great band this band. Have "In The Garden" and the first S/T on order. Love this documentary!
Terry Kath guitarist singer for Chicago had a Gypsy shirt on, so I figured Terry liked them, so I found my way here. Totally cool, a great hard working band with a good sound. I was thirteen in 1970, it was the best year for a young kid, I still live there in my head.
@@RecordTeeb I don't recall where I saw it specifically, but 99% says it was on face book, on the Official Terry Kath web site run by Nannette Haines...I believe...A lot of cool photos there.
Same! Its so damn good its hard to believe that its obscure at all. I feel like I was cheated so many years not knowing them, wasting my time listening to crap I never want to hear again.
I found these guys about 5 years ago and spread the word on Music pages and now I find this Documentary , love the music and thirst for more.. Would love to buy the albums , heck a tshirt would be great... Look forward to the new music as well as loving the old
Love this band ❤. My hunger for incredible music made me discover this band. I hope one day the will release all their unreleased albums to the fans !!❤
I'm from Seattle. I was born in 1966, and we had Heart who recorded Dreamboat Annie in '76-'77, and they took off in a big way. I'd never heard of Gypsy but their talent can not be questioned or doubted; but even as I began watching this, I could just feel that there wasn't going to be a successful ending because, well, I grew up learning to play guitar by listening to Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush, Blue Oyster Cult, Pat Travers Band, Rick Derringer, Rush, KISS, Cheap Trick, and of course; Deep Purple, Queen, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, The Who, Jeff Beck Group(s), etc... Seattle had a dozen bands like Gypsy... Fckn A, if Twisted Sister could make it. Or Starz, Angel, etc... I'm listening to this Band's studio recordings and their live stuff, and I'm blown away. Especially their recent live stuff - just gdmn stellar. But they didn't have the right backing, and that's heartbreaking.
I grew up in St. Paul. I wished I had been old enough to hear them live. They usually performed in large bars- so if you were under 18 forget about it. I used to stand outside the bar door to hear the music coming out on the street. By the time I was old enough, they had broken up and the band didn't have all the original members though hearing James Walsh perform was a real treat.
Just came across Gypsy's first album last weekend at a record fair. Loving it to pieces. Fantastic sound I wish I could have come across back in the early 70's. Look forward to watching this. Thanks.
One of my favorite bands of all time. Found them on KSHE around 1969 or 70. Agree that they deserved so much more exposure. Have never stopped listening to their stuff since.
K s h e real rock radio. Crestwood St Louis. Back in the early 70s we used to party outside the KSHE ticket window behind the 66 Drive-In. I believe Ted habaek and Mark close were usually there taking requests from us of course for small tokens of our appreciation. Haha we also ran into a few rockers from time to time. Sammy Hagar being one and Michael Stanley amongst others. God what I wouldn't give to go back. Peace
Great to hear the tunes and thoughts of the band that made them. Personally I thought In The Garden was as strong an album as the debut, so I was a little disappointed not to hear anything about it. But still I'm glad that the music and the legacy goes on.
Gypsy happened for me in my second year of college in Troy, Alabama in '72, as I sorted through 8-track tapes in the bargain bin at a thrift store...the cover art resembled a girl I knew! I took it back to the dorm to have a listen...my roommate and I were knocked for a loop! What was this stellar album doing in the bargain bin just two years after release???? Just unthinkable! This album was more a part of my college days than Foghat or even Steely Dan! The instrumental interlude on 'The Third Eye' is the most beautiful piece of music I've ever heard...
I've been a fan of gypsy since the early 70s and was fortunate enough to attend all of the Super Jam concerts at Busch Stadium in St Louis including the Gypsy one. I actually went to see Gypsy and Ted Nugent and remember Ted Nugent jumping off of the top of this huge Tower of speakers at the opening of his set. I didn't learn until later that James Walsh wasn't even at the show and was doing his performance and some La jail. Yes it was extremely hot and humid which St Louis was known for but we got lucky one of our buddies was working the beer stand on the field so a few joints kept us supplied with plenty of free beer. Rip to red McVay thanks for the beer buddy.
I wish there was footage from the early days of the band. I can't believe someone doesn't have some. I had the pleasure of seeing Gypsy in concert at the Aldrich arena in St. Paul in 1971 or 2. The security was over run by a throng of gatecrashers. It was a wild scene and a really great concert.
@@aarongoodyearthere is some on RUclips it's video of the group doing Blind Man from the Super Jam concert in St Louis in 1977 which I attended. I know they at least two blind man but there may be a song or two more.
Innocence was written and sung by the late, great Al Mevissen, a musician from Anoka, MN, who played with Gypsy for a spell. He fronted the MN bands The Law, and The Killabrews. Sadly, he passed in 2014, but like others, his music will live on forever. He wrote many great songs.
Rare bird was another band a lot like gypsy who should have been huge. They both had that same Progressive Rock classical jazz sound. The musicianship was off of the charts for both groups. Another group I was turned onto buy radio station KSHE in St Louis who probably turned more people on to this type of music t h a n any other station in the country. Thanks KSHE Keep On Keepin On.
I couldn't agree more. Another band I "discovered" while listening to K-SHE back in the day. Did you know that David Kaffinetti was the lead architect working on the Spinal Tap music? Check it out, credited there as David Kaff I believe. Also backed up Chuck Berry on the London sessions live stuff - worth knowing for Rare Bird fans.
Quite a lot of bands back around that time were really good exceptional..but no backing from the label..as they said in the early days rehearsal was big...Ala attracting thousands to hear them play over The Stones...a lot of bands fell threw the cracks.A very good documentary.
It’s amazing how many bands ripped these guys off. Boston, Journey, Styx, etc. They were about 5-7 years ahead of their time. I would not even have known about them if it were not for Bill Lordan’s new book. Phenomenal band that helped other bands become successful - due to bad management and bad luck. That’s my take away.
@Mount Read your comment just as Im listening to 'Gypsy Queen Pt 1'. Excellent description. It does, like what hidden music world is this from, how did we not hear about this...its hard to believe. They were so groovin', funky, delicate, poignant even & then driving heavy. Fantastic mix of tones & moods.
There were various incarnations of the band playing around Minneapolis and St. Louis. James Walsh started a band in Minneapolis the 80s called Jumpstreet, Jim Johnson was living in Los Angeles as a session musician and solo artist. Most members were off doing side projects, and/or joined other bands full time. Bill Lordan Joined Sly Stone and Robin Trower, Randy Cates returned to Fort Worth to work in his family jewelry business and play in bands around there. Everyone's story went a different direction and 2014 seemed to be a good point to pick back up without going on too many tangents. Thanks for the compliment, glad you enjoyed it!
Tnanks for that info...That would have made the film perfect if that info had been included & could have been done in about 1 min, I know all about Robin Trower not only being a huge fan but being a Trower myself
Gypsy "reformed" under Walsh circa 1998-99 when a St Louis record store owner got the rights to put their 70s albums on CD. So I believe they toured as Gypsy led by Walsh from the late 90s to 2021. I saw them live about 15>18 times in that 2 decade span. Huge band with 4 piece brass section as you see in those live clips at the end.
This is fiction and not a documentary. It's painfully revealed by the vinyl records which doesn't exist. If this was real the records would be out there so you could actually buy them.
@@aarongoodyear Ps. I know it's out there second hand, but not in my country and paying insane customs, taxes etc for a potential messed up copy, without any chance of complaining..... like.... no thanks. But this is so great. Can't wait til it arrives. Now I can only wish that they also reissue In The Garden.
This may be the best and most comprehensive band documentary ever made, and that's saying something for a criminally overlooked and underappreciated band on a national scale. It's not only a must see for any Gypsy fan, but really a must see if you 1) love early 70s Progressive/Eclectic Rock and/or 2) are interested and fascinated by the history of rock in the 60s and 70s.
Gypsy had such an interesting intersection with so many events, bands and musicians in the late 60s and 70s. The Manson Helter Skelter murders story is absolutely incredible. The residency at the Whiskey following Chicago, and the whole development of the band from Garage Rock band in Minneapolis to hippies in LA and the creation of those first few albums.
This band is so important to me and in my DNA. I lived in the Minneapolis area the first 12 years of my life, so I was "there" unknowingly for those years in the 60s. We moved to St Louis when I was 15 in 1975, and I've been in the Lou ever since except for college. I discovered Gypsy's music almost immediately when we moved to StL when I heard Dead and Gone and Gypsy Queen on KSHE FM radio. Unfortunately I missed their initial run in the early 70s, and unfortunately didn't go to the Busch Stadium SuperJam 1977 in 100 degree heat (although I remember the Jam and considered going, I knew many HS classmates who went). Obviously, I really regret not seeing that last live show with Enrico. Gypsy was constantly played on KSHE as this documentary shows.
The cool thing was that a local record store owner in StL where I frequently shopped got permission and the rights to FINALLY release Gypsy's albums on cd in 1998 or so on the Bedrock label, so I finally could hear this great music on cd (by then the debut vinyl album was going for $200>300). As part of that development, the record store owner convinced Owl Walsh to reform and start doing live shows again as Gypsy circa 1998. So since that time up until the pandemic, I saw Gypsy live about 15-18 times around different St Louis venues. Casinos, small bars, large bars, outside in parks, and mostly at the fantastic Wildey Theater where they started playing annually at the old restored movie theater starting in 2013 I think. By the end they were doing 2, even 3 shows every visit over one weekend. I am so grateful the band appreciated the diehard StL fanbase so much, as the documentary shows, and that enabled me to see them live so much in their "2nd life". I loved every live show, and it was always cool to shake hands and chat with the entire band after every show. I especially treasure my several conversations with Owl Walsh, what a character and funny storyteller! I got him to give me the whole story on the LaBianca Manson murders and some of their drug busts etc driving around in their hippie bus etc. Priceless stuff. RIP to the Irishman Owl and thanks to all band members for the music and the memories.
One of my favorite bands. My friends and I discovered Gypsy in the mid-to-late 80
s, in the whole 60's, early 70's revival as we were much too young to know them in the 70's. Almost everyone that we played their music for, loved it. Such a great band.
Thank you for a great film of a great band.
Rest In Peace James Owl Walsh! We will never forget Gypsy! Thank you for all the great music! 50 years I’ve been listening! 💕🙏😢
WOW !! I NEVER KNEW JAMES HAD PASSED. RANDY CATES(RIP)/ BASS PASSED AS WELL. HE WAS A GOOD FRIEND OF MINE & AWESOME PLAYER & GREAT GUY. 💙
James passed on March 4, 2023. His family was there and it was peaceful.
RIP my love.
It was a tremendous honor and privilege to have been a part of the making of this documentary. I'm very proud of the entire film. Gypsy's story needed to be told. Thank you Aaron Goodyear for inviting me in.
David Mueller
Wonderful! Gypsy's music has been echoing in my head since the '70s! Endless inspiration. Saw them first in Reno on a bill with the Guess Who. My band played Blind Man when I was in high school. That song is to this day heartbreakingly beautiful to me!
Yesss! One of my all time favorite bands from back in the day. Pretty sure I've collected all of their published LPs. Saw them live once out here in San Francisco, California. What a blend of sound, so well produced. The best! I hope they are all doing well. Now to sit back and enjoy this documentary film! Thanks for posting it up here on RUclips! Keep well!
I've been a huge fan of these guys since I took their tape with me to Viet Nam. I'm a life-long musician and the Gypsy Album has influenced my musical tastes styles ever since then. I was thrilled to find this film as it answered many questions for me. In hindsight, Gypsy always sounded like you could hear the future of prog-rock that was to follow shortly after.
It has just been announced that James "Owl" Walsh has passed away. RIP James, and thank you for brilliant music for over half a century!
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TOTAL AWESOMENESS. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
One of their albums is called "unlock the gates". Fitting that a classic line from the movie Almost Famous is the concert promoter (played by Marc Maron) yelling "Lock the gates!" as the band is leaving in their bus. Almost famous, indeed.
This is soooo good I decided to watch it again a year later. It's still FANtastic.... Great job!!!
Thank you for your kind words!
I had no idea Gypsy existed until about 10 years ago, but as soon as heard their music, notably the first two albums I became an instant fan. Great band with a lot of brilliant songs and one that deserved way, way more success than they achieved, although a 40-year lifespan in the music business isn't to be sniffed at either. Great to see a full length doco chronicling the life of the band and its ups and downs - and the downs were horrendous and RIP Rosenbaum and Walsh - Rosenbaum was clearly a musical genius and Walsh, a brilliant musician himself, did a great job of keeping the band alive. The outro performance of Gypsy Queen Part 1 is superb - you could argue that Gypsy was a band of its time and that time was long ago, but this performance is fresh, modern and vibrant - just beautiful and the horns work with the song so well. If there's a DVD of the full concert, I want it!
What a great band. I saw them in Maplewood, MN in 1989. What a great sound.
I hear the Gypsy Album when I hitchhiked from Toronto to LA and back up to Vancouver. I was just a 17 year old kid. Somehow, I ended up crashing at a home in San Fran and they had this album. I listened to it 500 times while there, saw Jefferson Airplane live in the park, and met some fabulous people who were so kind to me. I still love this Album. These guys were fantastic. So happy to see/hear them and the documentary on RUclips!
What a great film! What a great bunch of people, making incredible music. Goodnight Enrico, James and the rest.
Such a Talented group of guys!! Brilliant, underappreciated musicians. Baffling how they did not Hit It BIG??
What an outstanding documentary about one of the truly great American progressive bands. A modern day jam band way before the term was coined. On par with the Allman Brothers and Kansas. Almost famous indeed. It's wonderful to see many of the guys that played under the name Gypsy on camera telling their part of the story. I moved to America just before Christmas 1974, and discovered Gypsy through a music instrument store that had a rack of cutout LPs. Thank you Mr. Goodyear for making this highly informative film. Thank you James Walsh and the modern day band for keeping this great music alive and making new music too.
So underappreciated, my favorite band of all time. This video is great.
Great documentary. Love Gypsy. One of my favorite bands. Thank you so much for posting this.
Just watched this again...fantastic documentary on a great band!! I haved lived in st louis a long time, and the band is definetly a k-she favorite..
I too lived in StL for many years and kshe introduced us to Gypsy...I'm a life long fan. Love them!!! Never knew they were from Minneapolis.. I live here now.
@@71252annieI was born in St Louis in 1957 and I'm brave enough to still live here. Haha KSHE turned me on to so many great bands that I wouldn't have known about had I not listen to that station. And the thing is there still rocking. If you want to go back to the late 60s and 70s KSHE may I recommend every Sunday morning from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. the KSHE Classics show. It's like going back in the time machine. Your hair stuff like gypsy and rare bird who also never got their Just Desserts.
Rest in peace Jim Johnson, Rico Rosenbaum, and James Walsh
WOW! Can't believe I just found this. Got it saved to watch later. Love that band. Thanks!
Thank you, @aaron goodyear for the all the effort & hard work you put into making this! Much appreciated. - Jay
Your drumming was incredible sir, so glad to see you on this documentary and thanks for all the notes!😊
Met you at a church playing with a Dixieland Band, thanks for signing the 1st album and a photo. Drumming on the album was great.
Wish I had seen you play live with Gypsy Jay! I love this documentary.
I was a first-year law student at the University of Alabama in 1971 and the local AOR FM station in Tuscaloosa played "In the Garden" (both parts) every evening...I bought the album, and subsequently wore it out...went back and bought another copy and the first one, as well...wore THEM out...I had been a musician in a band in undergrad school, but I had never heard anything as awesome as this crew...when I was a third-year student (1973-74), my roommate wore out "In the Garden," so I ended up buying yet another copy. I finally found on both albums on CD about ten years ago, and MY SON wore them out. He knew of Lordan from Robin Trower. I still have a "Gypsy" playlist that I listen to when I'm driving or working out. I never understood why this band wasn't mega-famous...in a way (to the hardcore devotee, at least) a part of you wants this music as his own little secret treasure, while still enthusiastic about spreading the word...really enjoyed watching this ...
I heard "In The Garden Parts I & II " on Sirius and remembered what a great band this band. Have "In The Garden" and the first S/T on order. Love this documentary!
Terry Kath guitarist singer for Chicago had a Gypsy shirt on, so I figured Terry liked them, so I found my way here. Totally cool, a great hard working band with a good sound. I was thirteen in 1970, it was the best year for a young kid, I still live there in my head.
@nickf9392 can you post that photo?
@@RecordTeeb I don't recall where I saw it specifically, but 99% says it was on face book, on the Official Terry Kath web site run by Nannette Haines...I believe...A lot of cool photos there.
@Nick
Terry Kath wearing a GYPSY t-shirt pretty much says everything.
I must have listened to the first gypsy album about a hundred times. Love this band
Same!
Its so damn good its hard to believe that its obscure at all. I feel like I was cheated so many years not knowing them, wasting my time listening to crap I never want to hear again.
I found these guys about 5 years ago and spread the word on Music pages and now I find this Documentary , love the music and thirst for more..
Would love to buy the albums , heck a tshirt would be great...
Look forward to the new music as well as loving the old
Love this band ❤. My hunger for incredible music made me discover this band. I hope one day the will release all their unreleased albums to the fans !!❤
I'm from Seattle. I was born in 1966, and we had Heart who recorded Dreamboat Annie in '76-'77, and they took off in a big way. I'd never heard of Gypsy but their talent can not be questioned or doubted; but even as I began watching this, I could just feel that there wasn't going to be a successful ending because, well, I grew up learning to play guitar by listening to Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush, Blue Oyster Cult, Pat Travers Band, Rick Derringer, Rush, KISS, Cheap Trick, and of course; Deep Purple, Queen, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, The Who, Jeff Beck Group(s), etc... Seattle had a dozen bands like Gypsy... Fckn A, if Twisted Sister could make it. Or Starz, Angel, etc... I'm listening to this Band's studio recordings and their live stuff, and I'm blown away. Especially their recent live stuff - just gdmn stellar. But they didn't have the right backing, and that's heartbreaking.
I had never heard of them. Now i think Blood, Sweat, And Tears, Chicago, Paul Butterfield Blues Band, and Gypsy are the great bands of that genre.
I grew up in St. Paul. I wished I had been old enough to hear them live. They usually performed in large bars- so if you were under 18 forget about it. I used to stand outside the bar door to hear the music coming out on the street. By the time I was old enough, they had broken up and the band didn't have all the original members though hearing James Walsh perform was a real treat.
Fabulous film! I was educated and entertained at the same time! 😎✌🏼
Just came across Gypsy's first album last weekend at a record fair. Loving it to pieces. Fantastic sound I wish I could have come across back in the early 70's. Look forward to watching this. Thanks.
One of my favorite bands of all time. Found them on KSHE around 1969 or 70. Agree that they deserved so much more exposure. Have never stopped listening to their stuff since.
K s h e real rock radio. Crestwood St Louis. Back in the early 70s we used to party outside the KSHE ticket window behind the 66 Drive-In. I believe Ted habaek and Mark close were usually there taking requests from us of course for small tokens of our appreciation. Haha we also ran into a few rockers from time to time. Sammy Hagar being one and Michael Stanley amongst others. God what I wouldn't give to go back. Peace
😮 I still have my original KSHE shirt with the pig smoking a joint.
Great to hear the tunes and thoughts of the band that made them. Personally I thought In The Garden was as strong an album as the debut, so I was a little disappointed not to hear anything about it. But still I'm glad that the music and the legacy goes on.
Gypsy happened for me in my second year of college in Troy, Alabama in '72, as I sorted through 8-track tapes in the bargain bin at a thrift store...the cover art resembled a girl I knew! I took it back to the dorm to have a listen...my roommate and I were knocked for a loop! What was this stellar album doing in the bargain bin just two years after release???? Just unthinkable! This album was more a part of my college days than Foghat or even Steely Dan! The instrumental interlude on 'The Third Eye' is the most beautiful piece of music I've ever heard...
Loved Gypsy! Awesome video story!
Thanks for posting this; cool band, cool documentary!
Is this video available as a DVD anywhere?
I've been a fan of gypsy since the early 70s and was fortunate enough to attend all of the Super Jam concerts at Busch Stadium in St Louis including the Gypsy one. I actually went to see Gypsy and Ted Nugent and remember Ted Nugent jumping off of the top of this huge Tower of speakers at the opening of his set. I didn't learn until later that James Walsh wasn't even at the show and was doing his performance and some La jail. Yes it was extremely hot and humid which St Louis was known for but we got lucky one of our buddies was working the beer stand on the field so a few joints kept us supplied with plenty of free beer. Rip to red McVay thanks for the beer buddy.
I wish there was footage from the early days of the band. I can't believe someone doesn't have some. I had the pleasure of seeing Gypsy in concert at the Aldrich arena in St. Paul in 1971 or 2. The security was over run by a throng of gatecrashers. It was a wild scene and a really great concert.
We spent lots of time searching for some. Theres a little bit without audio, but that's all we could find.
@@aarongoodyear thanks for your reply.
Looks like there are some clips in this documentary, like 49:06.
@@aarongoodyearthere is some on RUclips it's video of the group doing Blind Man from the Super Jam concert in St Louis in 1977 which I attended. I know they at least two blind man but there may be a song or two more.
Awesome!!
What ever happened to Innocence. It's the bonus track on a CD that my wife found for me. That's a kick-ass song, still today.
Innocence was written and sung by the late, great Al Mevissen, a musician from Anoka, MN, who played with Gypsy for a spell. He fronted the MN bands The Law, and The Killabrews. Sadly, he passed in 2014, but like others, his music will live on forever. He wrote many great songs.
I'd love to hear that Muscle Shoals record@@Hitman-cf6bu- how can we get those tapes transferred to vinyl for a posthumous release?
FANtastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So proud of my uncle Doni!
Rare bird was another band a lot like gypsy who should have been huge. They both had that same Progressive Rock classical jazz sound. The musicianship was off of the charts for both groups. Another group I was turned onto buy radio station KSHE in St Louis who probably turned more people on to this type of music t h a n any other station in the country. Thanks KSHE Keep On Keepin On.
I couldn't agree more. Another band I "discovered" while listening to K-SHE back in the day. Did you know that David Kaffinetti was the lead architect working on the Spinal Tap music? Check it out, credited there as David Kaff I believe. Also backed up Chuck Berry on the London sessions live stuff - worth knowing for Rare Bird fans.
Tight band! 🎹🎤🎷🥁🎸🎛🚌
Quite a lot of bands back around that time were really good exceptional..but no backing from the label..as they said in the early days rehearsal was big...Ala attracting thousands to hear them play over The Stones...a lot of bands fell threw the cracks.A very good documentary.
What is the song in that beginning of the film?
The suits were idiots.....this band was timeless
Such great music! Is there digital access to the albums?
All of this is available on RUclips if you just Google it.
It’s amazing how many bands ripped these guys off. Boston, Journey, Styx, etc. They were about 5-7 years ahead of their time. I would not even have known about them if it were not for Bill Lordan’s new book. Phenomenal band that helped other bands become successful - due to bad management and bad luck. That’s my take away.
Kansas definitely as well
@Will
Yes! Terribly robbed.
@wurleywonder6687 listening to Gypsy is like entering an alternative universe that foreshadowed the 70's acts.
@Mount
Read your comment just as Im listening to 'Gypsy Queen Pt 1'.
Excellent description. It does, like what hidden music world is this from, how did we not hear about this...its hard to believe.
They were so groovin', funky, delicate, poignant even & then driving heavy. Fantastic mix of tones & moods.
@@wurleywonder6687 chills goosebumps 👏💯
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I wonder what happened between 1979 & 2015? That's only 36 years aka Half a Life Time???? Otherwise, loved the film
There were various incarnations of the band playing around Minneapolis and St. Louis. James Walsh started a band in Minneapolis the 80s called Jumpstreet, Jim Johnson was living in Los Angeles as a session musician and solo artist. Most members were off doing side projects, and/or joined other bands full time. Bill Lordan Joined Sly Stone and Robin Trower, Randy Cates returned to Fort Worth to work in his family jewelry business and play in bands around there. Everyone's story went a different direction and 2014 seemed to be a good point to pick back up without going on too many tangents. Thanks for the compliment, glad you enjoyed it!
Tnanks for that info...That would have made the film perfect if that info had been included & could have been done in about 1 min, I know all about Robin Trower not only being a huge fan but being a Trower myself
Gypsy "reformed" under Walsh circa 1998-99 when a St Louis record store owner got the rights to put their 70s albums on CD. So I believe they toured as Gypsy led by Walsh from the late 90s to 2021. I saw them live about 15>18 times in that 2 decade span. Huge band with 4 piece brass section as you see in those live clips at the end.
@@kbrewski1 They realeased an album called "20 years ago today " in 1996
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know exactly what the problem is
Love this band, along with ‘Crow’, ‘Lightning’, ‘The Litter’ & ‘Willie & the Bumblebees’.
This is fiction and not a documentary. It's painfully revealed by the vinyl records which doesn't exist. If this was real the records would be out there so you could actually buy them.
Acutally Sundazed Records just reissued their 1970 debut double LP. Their records are also widely accessible on the secondary market.
@@aarongoodyear AWESOME MATE!!!! Thank you.
Can see it has release the 29th this month, so I have pre-ordered it right away.
@@aarongoodyear Ps. I know it's out there second hand, but not in my country and paying insane customs, taxes etc for a potential messed up copy, without any chance of complaining..... like.... no thanks.
But this is so great. Can't wait til it arrives. Now I can only wish that they also reissue In The Garden.
@@aarongoodyear Is the song that plays during the intro credits one of theirs? and what is the name of the song? Sounds great!
Thank you
@@SDsailor7 the song is called “As Far As You Can See” and it’s from Gypsy’s 1971 album “In The Garden”
What is the song in the beginning of the film?
Jumpstreet - Follow Her Home Tonight
@@bpsalami9864 THANK YOU!