`Gypsy `, the first track on side two of, Akarma`s, The Morning Dew, which was originally released in 1971, is, to put it mildly, out of this world. Its solid late 60`s, Psychedelic Rhythm & Blues at its best. Floor stompin`, lots of good drumming & plenty of Hammond Organ. Its got the lot !!
When I first heard this great track I was instantly floored by Mal Robinson`s masculine overtones that bit deep & threw me about like a rag doll all over. More than once, as he sang of his unrequited love for the elusive gypsy, who tantalizes him with her crystal ball & tambourine, was I put in mind of those that I myself have loved & been drawn to along the path, but only to have gotten myself into a hopeless mess over.
He implores her to return, but all the while knowing she has gone for good. Just for a second one is left wondering whether she has really vanished. Hoping that perhaps, just maybe....then suddenly Mal`s pained, rasping, solid vocals, smash that fantasy & you know that she, the dark haired beauty off yore, has indeed gone.
And so she must, as all beautiful, tantalizing shadows must, because, like the song, she is the all-powerful, all-seeing beautiful enigma of the night.
Have a go on the Psychedelics of this, but tell them Gypsy sent you....
https://youtu.be/sPoq06jozwU
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