Unlock the Gates (Gypsy album)
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Unlock the Gates is the fourth and last album by the rock band Gypsy
. Keyboardist James Walsh continued the band in various incarnations as The James Walsh Gypsy Band. The horn section is from the band Chicago
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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...
. Keyboardist James Walsh continued the band in various incarnations as The James Walsh Gypsy Band. The horn section is from the band Chicago
Chicago (band)
Chicago is an American rock band formed in 1967 in Chicago, Illinois. The self-described "rock and roll band with horns" began as a politically charged, sometimes experimental, rock band and later moved to a predominantly softer sound, becoming famous for producing a number of hit ballads. They had...
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Track listing
All songs by Enrico RosenbaumEnrico Rosenbaum
Enrico Rosenbaum was an American songwriter, arranger, producer, guitarist and singer. 'Rico' was a founding member of Minneapolis-Saint Paul bands The Escapades and later as The Underbeats, then renamed in 1969 as Gypsy...
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- "Is That News?" (Rosenbaum, Johnson) – 3:15
- "Make Peace With Jesus" (Rosenbaum, Walsh) – 3:15
- "One Step Away" (Walsh) – 3:11
- "Bad Whore (The Machine)" – 2:48
- "Unlock the Gates" – 3:42
- "Toin It" – 2:46
- "Need You Baby" – 3:05
- "Smooth Operator" – 3:20
- "Don't Get Mad (Get Even)" – 3:14
- "Precious One" (Johnson) – 4:19
Personnel
- Enrico RosenbaumEnrico RosenbaumEnrico Rosenbaum was an American songwriter, arranger, producer, guitarist and singer. 'Rico' was a founding member of Minneapolis-Saint Paul bands The Escapades and later as The Underbeats, then renamed in 1969 as Gypsy...
- guitar, vocals - James Walsh - keyboards, vocals
- James Johnson - guitar, vocals
- Bill LordanBill LordanBill Lordan is a rock music drummer who has been in a number of bands, such as The Mystics, Gypsy, and Robin Trower Band.-Discography:* 1971 Gypsy: In the Garden* 1972 Gypsy: Antithesis* 1973 Gypsy: Unlock the Gates...
- drums - Randall Cates - bass, vocals
- Walter ParazaiderWalter ParazaiderWalter Parazaider is best known for being a founding member and saxophone player for the rock band Chicago. He also plays the flute and other woodwind instruments in the band, including clarinet. On the hit "You're Not Alone," he played backing rhythm guitar.Parazaider began playing the clarinet...
- saxophone - James PankowJames PankowJames Carter "Jimmy" Pankow is an American trombone player, songwriter and brass instrument arranger best known as a founding member of the rock band Chicago.-Early life:...
- trombone - Lee LoughnaneLee LoughnaneLee Loughnane , born 21 October 1946 in Elmwood Park, Illinois to Juanita Wall and Philip Louis Loughnane, is an American trumpeter, flugelhorn player, vocalist, and songwriter, best known for being a founding member of the rock band Chicago.- Biography :...
- trumpet
Charts
SingleYear | Single | Chart | Position |
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1973 | "Make Peace With Jesus/Don't Bother Me" | ||
1973 | "Need You Baby/Precious One" | ||
1973 | "Need You Baby (stereo)/Need You Baby (mono)" | ||