Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves
Cher · 1971
27 min · 10 tracks · folk rock · house · pop rock
A blend of folk-rock storytelling and pop sensibility, anchored by Cher's powerful vocals.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- concise storytelling with emotional peaks
- short bursts of reflective themes
- warm vocals for cozy moments
- for a quick listen
- engaging sing-alongs with friends
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer lengthy immersive albums
- seek experimental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Themes
- marginalized voices· roadside storytelling· disco-era resilience
- Career context
- Released in 1971, 'Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves' marked a pivotal moment in Cher's career as her first major solo album following the breakup of Sonny & Cher. This album solidified her transition from a duo into a standalone artist, showcasing her versatility across genres like pop and folk rock.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Madonna· Diana Ross· Kylie Minogue
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Tapestry by Carole King — Shares personal storytelling and a blend of pop and folk influences with strong vocal delivery.Heart Like a Wheel by Linda Ronstadt — Features emotive vocals and themes of resilience, blending rock with folk influences.Blue by Joni Mitchell — Presents intimate narratives and introspective lyrics with a similar folk-rock sensibility.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Way of Love 2:32
- 2 Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves 2:38
- 3 He'll Never Know 3:28
- 4 Fire & Rain 3:02
- 5 When You Find Out Where You're Goin' Let Me Know 2:17
- 6 He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother 3:32
- 7 I Hate to Sleep Alone 2:28
- 8 I'm in the Middle 2:47
- 9 Touch and Go 2:00
- 10 One Honest Man 2:23
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