Gypsy Rider
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"Gypsy Rider" is a song written by Gene Clark, and performed by Clark and Carla Olson on the album So Rebellious a Lover, released 1987.[1] The song was released as the A-side on a promo single the following year, given away for free with issue No. 24 of Bucketfull of Brains magazine. The B-side was "Flyaway" performed by The Seers.[2]
| "Gypsy Rider" | |
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| Song by Gene Clark & Carla Olson | |
| from the album So Rebellious a Lover | |
| Language | English |
| Released | 1987 |
| Genre | Country rock |
| Label | Rhino Records |
| Songwriter | Gene Clark |
| Producers | Michael Huey with Gene Clark & Carla Olson |
Rolling Stone ranked "Gypsy Rider" as one of his 21 best songs.[3]
Midnight Choir's version
| "Gypsy Rider" | ||||
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| Single by Midnight Choir | ||||
| from the album Midnight Choir | ||||
| Released | September 1994 | |||
| Genre | Country rock | |||
| Label | Fjording (Promid 003) | |||
| Songwriter | Gene Clark | |||
| Producer | Andrew Hardin | |||
| Midnight Choir singles chronology | ||||
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The Norwegian band Midnight Choir recorded a version of the song, which was released as a promotional single and on their debut album, both during 1994.[4][5]
The song was also included on their compilation album, All Tomorrows Tears: The Best of Midnight Choir, released in 2005.
Personnel
- Paal Flaata – Vocal
- Atle Byström – ??
- Ron Olsen – Bass guitar
- Mike Hardwick – Acoustic guitar
- Alison Young – Backing vocal
- Tore Wildhauer – Drums
- Andrew Hardin – Electric guitar (rhythm)