unbridld@xmission.com | Salt Lake City, UT | 08/23/1999
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Before "Believe," before "If I Could Turn Back Time," before many of her current fans were even born, Cher recorded a timeless album that remains the foundation of her career. This album contains Cher's most famous song, the title track "Gypsys, Tramps, and Thieves," as well as the huge hit "The Way of Love." Beyond that the highlights include James Taylor's "Fire and Rain," which is my favorite cut on the album, as well as "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" previously recorded by...well, everybody. This is an emotion packed album delivered with gusto. Two more amazing songs are "I Hate To Sleep Alone," and "One Honest Man." Now if you're looking for the disco-queen, she's not here. However, if you're looking for some of Cher's most amazing vocal performances...you'll find them on this album."
Before the incarnations.....
Dee | New Jersey, USA | 12/02/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"70's pop classic. Before she went Disco, 80's rock and 90's dance she recorded classic pop. "He'll Never Know" is a power ballad with a story, i always liked this one. "I HATE To SlEEP Alone" is pop, a fun little song reminiscent of Sonny and Cher. You got the Billboard hits..."Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves" and "The Way Of Love". Also some of the best rock covers. "He Ain't Heavy...." has been covered by everyone from Al Green to Donny Hathaway but Cher puts her own spin to it with her specific low range. "Fire and Rain" is also nice. As a fan of pop spanning from 70's to the 90's, it's refreshing to have a cd that is enduring and sounds great in any decade. Not all Cher albums can be bestowed with that comment, but this does. Cop' it."
Sentimental Cher
Dee | 06/26/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"It reminds me that Cher's voice was clear in 70's, Track 1 & 2 remark that Cher is a classic pop singer. The cd is one of Cher's best produced. So glad to show this cd to younger fans, Cher, no doubt, a disco diva, but don't forget her early years style; after high & low.....Cher still standtall. 5 stars, for sentimental reason."
Cher the 2nd time around, with Snuffy
Ward J. Lamb | slate hill, new york United States | 06/07/2005
(4 out of 5 stars)
"This lp certainly brought the Cher of the seventies up to date. Snuff Garrett her producer found a clean playful pop presentation that found Cher refreshing and young again.
Her superb contralto is strong and lusty."The way of
love",and "Gypsies Tramps and Thieves" shine on this vibrant lp. "I hate to sleep alone " resonates here as well.The maudlin,but heart-felt ballad ,"He'll never know" is perfect Cher pathos!She sings about her son secretly fathered by another man!
My only comment on the constructive side is that this lp feels a bit superficial,the new Cher sounding slightly too pop-ish and a tad too slick.
However, her follow-up "Foxy Lady" in 1972 went a step further,and carried more depth.It featured the excellent "living in a house divided"It has been released in uk but not here in cd form(USA).
Still, this cd sounds fresh in 2005 as it did in 1971.For the younger fan that missed her 2nd incarnation..buy it!
Cher is a great pop singer.
"
Cher: Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves (1971)
Chad DeFeo | Philadelphia, PA USA | 05/09/2005
(4 out of 5 stars)
"In 1971, after releasing five albums, Cher released her sixth album entitled, GYPSYS, TRAMPS & THIEVES. This is an album that I have thoroughly enjoyed, which is weird, since I did not expect to enjoy it as much as I did. I cannot believe how great this album was and let me explain what made it so great.
THE WAY OF LOVE
The second single from the album. I was never really into this song, but it really is not a bad song.
GYPSYS, TRAMPS & THIEVES
The first single from the album. This song, which was the album's infamous title track, was Cher's first #1 song, as well as being her first #1 story concepted songs. This is a great song and it is great how it became Cher's #1 hit, although, "All I Really Want To Do", should have been a #1 as well.
HE'LL NEVER KNOW
Women are always saying that these days. They always think we'll never know, but we always do, don't we? Ha. This is a great song.
FIRE AND RAIN
I love titles of songs that include either the words, Rain, or Fire. This song contains both and it made me curious as to what it sounded like. Well, I loved it the first time I heard it and I cannot help but play it over and over.
WHEN YOU FIND OUT WHERE YOU'RE GOIN', LET ME KNOW
Not bad.
HE AIN'T HEAVY, HE'S MY BROTHER
Not bad.
I HATE TO SLEEP ALONE
On this song, Cher explains that she hates sleeping alone. But in 1987, when Cher recorded, "We All Sleep Alone", she explains she and some friends sleep alone. Hmm, I'm sort of confused. Anyhow, this is a good song.
I'M IN THE MIDDLE
I'll relate to this song, since I am a middle child, which puts me IN THE MIDDLE.
TOUCH AND GO
Okay.
ONE HONEST MAN
Not bad.
This is one hell of an album, not one of my all-time favorites, but great enough to enjoy for every Cher fan."