Gypsy (disambiguation)
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Ethnic groups
- Romani people, a group widely dispersed throughout Europe
- Dom peopleDom peopleThe Dom of the Middle East are an Indo-Aryan ethnic group. Some authors relate them to the Domba people of India.- Culture :...
, an Indo-Aryan group- LyuliLyuliLyuli are a subgroup of the Dom people living in Central Asia, primarily Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan.Lyuli speak a Lyuli dialect of the Domari language....
, a Dom subgroup from Central Asia
- Lyuli
- Lom people, a group from East Anatolia and Armenia
- BanjaraBanjaraThe Banjara are a class of usually described as nomadic people from the Indian state of Rajasthan, North-West Gujarat, and Western Madhya Pradesh and Eastern Sindh province of pre-independence Pakistan...
, a group from India - Irish Travellers
- Scottish TravellersScottish TravellersScottish Travellers, or the people termed loosely Gypsies and Tinkers in Scotland, consist of a number of diverse, unrelated communities, with groups speaking a variety of different languages and holding to distinct customs, histories, and traditions...
- Yeniche people, a group from Europe, living mostly in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and France
- Sri Lankan Gypsy peopleSri Lankan Gypsy peopleSri Lankan Gypsy people are an ethnic group from Sri Lanka who trace their origins in India centuries ago. They are generally nomadic and are found throughout the island. They mostly speak in Telugu also known as Sri Lankan Gypsy Telugu a Dravidian language natively spoken in the Andhra...
Literature
- Gypsy: A MemoirGypsy: A MemoirGypsy: A Memoir is a 1957 book written by striptease artist Gypsy Rose Lee, which inspired the Broadway musical Gypsy: A Musical Fable.The first edition was published by Harper in 1957. It is now available in a 1999 paperback reprint....
, by Gypsy Rose Lee - The Gypsy (novel)The Gypsy (novel)The Gypsy is a 1992 urban fantasy novel written by Megan Lindholm and Steven Brust. It blends elements of Hungarian folk tales with a modern day detective story. The book contains many lyrics to songs that were later recorded to an album called Songs from the Gypsy by Boiled in Lead.-Editions and...
, by Steven Brust and Megan Lindholm - The Gypsies (poem)The Gypsies (poem)The Gypsies is a narrative poem by Aleksandr Pushkin, originally written in Russian in 1824 and first published in 1827. The last of Pushkin's four 'Southern Poems' written during his exile in the south of the Russian Empire, The Gypsies is also considered to be the most mature of these Southern...
, by Alexander Pushkin - Gypsy (comics)Gypsy (comics)Gypsy is a fictional character, a DC Comics superheroine. She first appeared in Justice League Annual #2 and was created by Gerry Conway and Chuck Patton. She is a member of the Birds of Prey and has been a member of the Justice League.-Fictional character biography:Cindy Reynolds is born to...
, a DC Comics character - Gipsy (comics)Gipsy (comics)Gipsy is a science fiction comic series by the Swiss artist Enrico Marini and his writer Thierry Smolderen...
, a graphic novel series - Gypsies, a novel by Robert Charles WilsonRobert Charles WilsonRobert Charles Wilson is an American-Canadian science fiction author.Wilson was born in the United States in California, but grew up near Toronto, Ontario. Apart from another short period in the early 1970s spent in Whittier, California, he has lived most of his life in Canada, and in 2007 he...
Stage and screen
- Gypsy (1962 film)Gypsy (1962 film)Gypsy is a 1962 American musical film produced and directed by Mervyn LeRoy. The screenplay by Leonard Spigelgass is based on the book of the 1959 stage musical Gypsy: A Musical Fable by Arthur Laurents, which was adapted from Gypsy: A Memoir by Gypsy Rose Lee.Stephen Sondheim wrote the lyrics for...
, a musical starring Rosalind Russell - Gypsy (1993 film)Gypsy (1993 film)Gypsy is a 1993 musical television film directed by Emile Ardolino. The teleplay by Arthur Laurents is an adaptation of his book of the 1959 stage musical Gypsy: A Musical Fable, which was based on Gypsy: A Memoir by Gypsy Rose Lee....
, a musical starring Bette Midler - Gypsy (2011 film)Gypsy (2011 film)Gypsy is a 2011 Slovakian drama film directed by Martin Šulík. The film has been selected as the Slovak entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 84th Academy Awards.-Cast:* Miroslav Gulyas as Uncle* Martina Kotlarova as Julka...
, a Slovakian drama - Gypsy (Mystery Science Theater 3000)
- Gypsy: A Musical FableGypsy: A Musical FableGypsy is a musical with music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and a book by Arthur Laurents. Gypsy is loosely based on the 1957 memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee, the famous striptease artist, and focuses on her mother, Rose, whose name has become synonymous with "the ultimate show business...
, a stage musical
Music
- Gypsy (band)Gypsy (band)Gypsy is a former American progressive rock band from Minnesota, formed as The Underbeats . Gypsy was the house band at the Whisky a Go Go, West Hollywood, California for about eight months from September 1969 to 1970 and were known in 1970 for their US Billboard Hot 100 single "Gypsy Queen Part 1...
, an American progressive rock band- Gypsy (album), by Gypsy
- Gypsy (calypsonian)Gypsy (calypsonian)Winston Edward Peters, also known by his sobriquet Gypsy is a Trinidad and Tobago calypsonian and politician and currently serves as that country's Minister of the Arts and Multiculturalism....
- The GypsiesThe GypsiesThis article is about the Sri Lankan band, for other uses of the term see The Gypsies The Gypsies are a Sri Lankan band that perform English and Sinhala songs and have been around since the early 1970s.-History:...
, a Sri Lankan band - Gipsy.czGipsy.czGipsy.cz are a Romani Hip hop group from the Czech Republic. Their music has recently hit the charts there and they are gaining a following throughout Europe, featuring on MTV. They played at Glastonbury 2007 festival...
, a Romani hip hop group - Gypsy (soundtrack)Gypsy (soundtrack)Gypsy is the soundtrack to the television film Gypsy. Based on the autobiography of Gypsy Rose Lee, this made-for-TV adaptation of the 1959 musical Gypsy: A Musical Fable written by Jule Styne and Stephen Sondheim depicts the life and times of a stripper and her domineering mother...
, a soundtrack album for the 1993 film - Gypsy, a contra dance figure
Songs
- "The Gypsy", by Billy Reid, recorded by several different artists
- "Gypsy" (Fleetwood Mac song)Gypsy (Fleetwood Mac song)"Gypsy" is a song by the rock group Fleetwood Mac. Stevie Nicks wrote the song originally circa 1979, and the earliest demo recordings were recorded in early 1980 with Tom Moncrieff for possible inclusion on her solo debut Bella Donna. However, when Nicks' friend Robin Anderson died of leukemia,...
- "Gypsy" (Shakira song)Gypsy (Shakira song)-Versions:There are currently three versions released. The Original Album Version which runs 3:18 seconds. The Spanish version, 3:29, which follows the same instrumental arrangement as the "original album version" but is slightly extended, and the "Radio Edit", 3:29, which was produced by...
- "Gypsy (Of a Strange and Distant Time)Gypsy (Of a Strange and Distant Time)"Gypsy " 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...
", by The Moody Blues - "Gypsy", by Black Sabbath on the album Technical EcstasyTechnical Ecstasy- Personnel :* Ozzy Osbourne – vocals* Tony Iommi – guitar* Geezer Butler – bass guitar* Bill Ward – drums, lead vocals on "It's Alright"* Gerald Woodruffe – keyboards- Release history :-Other resources:...
- "Gypsy", by Brotherhood of Man on the album Higher Than HighHigher Than HighHigher Than High is the seventh album released by British pop group Brotherhood of Man. It was released in 1979 and contained four singles.- Background :...
- "Gypsy", by Dio on the album Holy DiverHoly DiverHoly Diver is the debut album from American heavy metal band Dio.-History:Released on May 25, 1983, the album has been hailed by critics as Dio's best work and a classic staple in the heavy metal genre. The album was eventually certified Gold in the US on September 12, 1984 and Platinum on March...
- "Gypsy", by Ektomorf on the album DestroyDestroy (album)Destroy is the 5th full length album by Hungarian Groove Metal band, Ektomorf.-Track listing:All songs composed and arranged by Zoltán Farkas.# "I Know Them" # "Destroy" # "Gypsy" # "No Compromise"...
- "Gypsy", by Emperor on the album In the Nightside EclipseIn the Nightside EclipseIn the Nightside Eclipse is the first full-length album and fourth official release by Norwegian black metal band Emperor. It features one of Emperor's best-known songs, "I Am the Black Wizards". It was recorded in July, 1993 at Grieghallen and released in 1994 by Candlelight Records. The cover was...
- "Gypsy", by Luscious Jackson on the album Electric HoneyElectric Honey (album)Electric Honey is the third and final studio album from New York alternative rock group Luscious Jackson, released on the Grand Royal label on June 29, 1999 ....
- "Gypsy", by Mercyful Fate on the album Don't Break The OathDon't Break the Oath-Personnel:*King Diamond - Vocals, Keyboards, Harpsichord*Hank Shermann - Guitars*Michael Denner - Guitars* Timi "Grabber" Hansen - Bass*Kim Ruzz - Drums...
- "Gypsy", by Savoy Brown on the album Looking In
- "Gypsy", by Uriah Heep on the album Very 'eavy... Very 'UmbleVery 'eavy... Very 'umbleVery 'eavy... Very 'umble is the debut album of British hard rock band Uriah Heep.It was released in the United States as Uriah Heep with alternate sleeve artwork, and with "Bird of Prey" in place of "Lucy Blues." The album is notable for being rooted more in raunchy blues rock than the band's...
- "Gypsy", by Armin van Buuren on the album ShiversShivers (album)Shivers is the second studio album by Dutch trance producer and DJ Armin van Buuren.-Track listing:-Credits:*Track 1: Vocals by Justine Suissa*Track 2: Vocals by Mic Burns. Vocals produced by Mic Burns....
- "Gypsy", by Van Morrison on the album Saint Dominic's PreviewSaint Dominic's PreviewSaint Dominic's Preview is the sixth solo album by Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison. It was released in July 1972 by Warner Bros. Records...
- "Gypsy", by Suzanne Vega on the album Solitude StandingSolitude StandingSolitude Standing is Suzanne Vega's platinum second album, released in 1987. It is the most popular and critically acclaimed of her career. As can be seen by the CD insert, many of the songs had been written prior to 1987 ....
- "Gypsy", from the musical Lord of the DanceLord of the Dance (musical)Lord of the Dance is an Irish musical and dance production that was created, choreographed, and produced by Irish-American dancer Michael Flatley, who also took a starring role...
- "The Gypsy", a song by Deep Purple on the album StormbringerStormbringer (album)-Side Two:-35th anniversary bonus tracks:-Personnel:* David Coverdale - lead vocals* Ritchie Blackmore - guitar* Glenn Hughes - bass, vocals* Jon Lord - organ, keyboards* Ian Paice - drums-Additional personnel:...
- "Gypsy", by Shakira on the album She Wolf
Transport
- Austin GipsyAustin GipsyThe Austin Gipsy was Austin's attempt at an off-road capable vehicle to compete with Rover's Land Rover.-History:Austin picked the name with an "I" spelling rather than gypsy....
, a British off-road vehicle produced 1958-1967 - Chotia GypsyChotia Gypsy|-See also:...
, an American aircraft designed in 1980 - de Havilland GipsyDe Havilland GipsyThe de Havilland Gipsy is a British air-cooled 4-cylinder in-line aircraft engine designed by Frank Halford in 1927 to replace the ADC Cirrus in the de Havilland D.H.60 Moth light biplane....
, a British aircraft engine designed in 1927 - HMS GipsyHMS GipsyHMS Gipsy has been the name of several Royal Navy ships:* Gipsy, a schooner in service from 1799 to 1804., a schooner purchased in Jamaica in 1804 and sold in 1808.* Gipsy, a schooner tender launched in 1836 and sold in 1892....
, the name of several Royal Navy ships - Maruti GypsyMaruti GypsyThe Maruti Gypsy is a four wheel drive SUV based on the long wheelbase Suzuki Jimny SJ40/410 series vehicles.-History:It is manufactured in India by Maruti Suzuki. It was introduced in the Indian market in December 1985 with the 970 cc F10A Suzuki engine and while sales were never very high it...
, an Indian SUV introduced in 1985 - USS GypsyUSS GypsyUSS Gypsy has been the name of more than one United States Navy ship, and may refer to:*USS Gypsy , a motor boat acquired in 1917 for use as a patrol boat which burned during fitting out before being commissioned....
, the name of several U.S. Navy ships - Gipsy class destroyerGipsy class destroyerThree Gipsy-class destroyers served with the Royal Navy; Osprey, Fairy and Gipsy were three funnelled C-class destroyers built by Fairfield with Thorneycroft boilers. Leven, Falcon and Ostrich are sometime referred to as the Falcon class but are here listed under the Gipsy class...
, a Royal Navy ship class
People
- Gypsy BootsGypsy BootsGypsy Boots , born Robert Bootzin , was an American fitness pioneer, actor, and writer. He is credited with laying the foundation for the acceptance by mainstream America of "alternative" lifestyles such as yoga and health food...
(1914–2004), American fitness pioneer - Gipsy DanielsGipsy DanielsWilliam "Gipsy" Daniels , was a Welsh Light-heavyweight boxing champion of Britain who, in an eighteen-year career, took in 141 contests, including eight fights in New York, and notably knocked out Max Schmeling in the first round of a 1928 encounter.There is some confusion as to Daniels' actual...
(1903-1967), Welsh boxer - Gypsy Rose LeeGypsy Rose LeeGypsy Rose Lee was an American burlesque entertainer famous for her striptease act. She was also an actress, author, and playwright whose 1957 memoir was made into the stage musical and film Gypsy.-Early life:...
(1914–1970), American actress and entertainer - Gipsy Petulengro (1859?-1957), British Romani businessman and broadcaster
- Rodney "Gipsy" Smith (1860-1947), British evangelist
- Radoslav BangaRadoslav BangaRadoslav Banga, a.k.a. Gipsy, is a musician and lead singer of Gypsy Rap/Indian Rap band Gipsy.cz.- Early life :Radoslav was a street kid, and got into the local rap scene where he pioneered his own style of Ethno Rap. His another nickname was Kalo rikono...
, lead singer of Gipsy.cz
Other uses
- Gypsy (software)Gypsy (software)Gypsy was the first document preparation system based on a mouse and graphical user interface to take advantage of those technologies to virtually eliminate modes. Its operation would be familiar to any user of a modern personal computer...
, a word processing program - Gipsy, MissouriGipsy, MissouriGipsy is an unincorporated community in western Bollinger County, Missouri, United States. It is located on Missouri Supplemental Route E fourteen miles southwest of Marble Hill on Licklog creek....
- Gypsy, West VirginiaGypsy, West VirginiaGypsy is an unincorporated census-designated place in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 328....
- Gypsey RaceGypsey RaceThe Gypsey Race is a stream that runs through the villages of West Lutton, East Lutton, Helperthorpe, Weaverthorpe, Butterwick, Foxholes, Wold Newton, Burton Fleming, Rudston and Boynton. The stream flows into the North Sea in Bridlington harbour....
, a river - Gipsies Football ClubGipsies Football ClubThe Gipsies Football Club was a short lived 19th century rugby football club that was notable for being one of the twenty-one founding members of the Rugby Football Union, as well as producing a number of international players in the sport's early international fixtures.-History:The Gipsies...
See also
- Gypsy moth (disambiguation)Gypsy moth (disambiguation)The term gypsy moth originally means the moth Lymantria dispar. It may also refer to:Gypsy Moth:*Gypsy moth Republican, an American politically pejorative term*Skein , a Marvel Comics character formerly known as Gypsy Moth...
- Sea Gypsies (disambiguation), several southeast Asian groups