While "The Gypsy" was originally a 78 RPM shellac record, it is widely available today across modern digital archives and streaming platforms:
Several high-quality uploads exist, including those from BMG Rights Management .
"" (often spelled "The Gipsy") is one of the most iconic songs by Welsh traditional pop singer Dorothy Squires , originally released in September 1945 . Written by her longtime partner and collaborator Billy Reid , the song became a massive post-war hit, capturing the era's sentiment and eventually reaching #1 on the US charts when covered by The Ink Spots . Song Profile: "The Gypsy" Release Date: September 1945 (UK). Writer/Composer: Billy Reid. Archivo de Descarga Dorothy Squires - The Gypsy...
Offers digitizations of her historical recordings, including other Billy Reid collaborations like " Old Friends are Golden Friends ". Mdundo: Provides MP3 download options for "The Gypsy".
Dorothy Squires with Orchestra directed by Billy Reid. Original Label: Parlophone (F.2085). While "The Gypsy" was originally a 78 RPM
The lyrics describe a person visiting a fortune teller ("the gypsy") who claims their lover is true, even though the protagonist suspects infidelity; they choose to believe the gypsy's hope anyway. Digital "Archivo de Descarga" (Download/Stream Archives)
Available on the 1997 release The Gypsy (duration 2:46) and The Best of Dorothy Squires . Song Profile: "The Gypsy" Release Date: September 1945 (UK)
Featured on albums like The Gypsy and various Best-of collections.
