Gypsy (Of a Strange and Distant Time)

"Gypsy (Of a Strange and Distant Time)" is a 1969 song by the progressive rock band the Moody Blues, from their album To Our Children's Children's Children, a concept album about space travel. The song was written by band-member Justin Hayward.^[1]

"Gypsy (Of a Strange and Distant Time)"
Song by The Moody Blues
from the album To Our Children's Children's Children
Released	21 November 1969
Recorded	July 1969
Genre	Progressive rock
Length	3:33
Label	Threshold
Songwriter(s)	Justin Hayward
Producer(s)	Tony Clarke
Official audio
"Gypsy (Of a Strange and Distant Time)" on YouTube

Reviewing the album for AllMusic, Bruce Eder said: "There are no extended suites on this album, but Justin Hayward's "Watching and Waiting" and "Gypsy" have proved to be among the most popular songs in the group's history."^[1]

Personnel

• Justin Hayward – vocals, acoustic and electric guitars
• John Lodge – bass guitar, backing vocals
• Mike Pinder – Mellotron, backing vocals
• Ray Thomas – bass flute, backing vocals
• Graeme Edge – drums, percussion