Disco de Cher: “Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves”

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.

Cher released this incredible album and it produced two big, big hits, the title track "Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves" and "The Way of Love." Cher performs at her usual very best on this album; she never lets go of a single superfluous note and she never sounded better, either! Her voice is rich, vibrant and full of genuine passion as she sings these songs; and that's grand. In addition, the quality of the sound is very good.

There's not a bad song in the lot here--period. The album opens with "The Way of Love;" this passionate song features Cher really opening up and letting true emotion come out to make this a highlight of the album. The music accompanies her perfectly and this number is a true masterpiece. "Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves" is equally well done by Cher; she sings this faultlessly and it all holds its own very well. "He'll Never Know" is a poignant classic song with Cher singing squarely front and center--and that's quite all right by me!

"Fire & Rain," a song by James Taylor, showcases Cher's fine ability to cover a song and interpret it in such a way that she makes it her own with her excellent sense of timing and her sophisticated phrasing. "When You Find Out Where You're Goin', Let Me Know" is easy on the ear; and listen for Cher to do an excellent job on her rendition of another poignant classic ballad, "He Ain't Heavy... He's My Brother." "I Hate to Sleep Alone" again has Cher singing with some mighty beautiful music.

"I'm in the Middle" and "Touch and Go" are good pop tunes that Cher makes very special; and I really like the two closing numbers; and I really like the final track, "One Honest Man."

Overall, this album is a must-have for Cher fans everywhere; and this is also a good pick for people just beginning to have a true interest in Cher's artistry. We are all so lucky that Cher chose to share her talent with us; we are much better off for it.

As I child of the sixties, Cher's soulful voice caught my attention when "Baby Don't Go" became a hit in Los Angeles and Cher's voice stood out as something special which is what Cher has always been-something special! Throughout her fascinating career, Cher has taken a roller-coaster ride of highs and lows and this great album is definitely one of the highs! Television was a perfect showcase for this exotic DIVA and on the "Sonny And Cher Comedy Hour" Cher's solo's were always the highlight! "Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves" was released in the early phase of this classic show and hit the top of the charts. Cher had officially arrived into the 70's as a Superstar with this soulful and hypnotic winner. This wonderful collection soon followed and so did another hit "The Way Of Love" which is torchy and soulful. Passionate and well sung is "He'll Never Know" and James Taylor's "Fire & Rain" is haunting. Every song is sung with complete feeling and Cher is right on target every time and it was very clear that this lady was going to be around for a long time! Big hits of the day such as "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" sound fresh and inspired in Cher's very capable hands and rhythm and timing are flawless on up-tempo rhythm rockers such as "Touch And Go". "I Hate To Sleep Alone" is stunning and superb arrangements throughtout make this album a keeper to played over and over for years on end!! Gypsy's, Tramps & Thieves is pure listening pleasure and a real artistic triumph for this lasting singer. Bravo Cher!!!

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.

This is one of Cher's most listenable and satisfying albums. Songs such as "He'll Never Know" amd "The Way of Love" remind us of the gifted singer Cher was in 1971 and remains today. A fine addition to even the casual fan's collection!