Gypsy (Uriah Heep song) Gypsy (Uriah Heep song) "Gypsy" is the debut single by British progressive rock/hard rock band Uriah Heep. It is the opening track on their first album, "…Very 'Eavy …Very 'Umble", released in 1970. "Gypsy" was written by Mick Box and David Byron. The B-side of the song in most countries was "Bird of Prey", though in others, the B-sides were "Wake Up (Set Your Sights)", "Come Away Melinda" and "Lady in Black". The album version of "Gypsy" lasts more than six and half minutes, while the single version lasts less than three minutes. The song was also included on the
The Very Very Best of Crowded House purchase, whilst admitting that the album, "will do enough business to warrant their record company's shameless opportunism." "Classic Rock" reviewer remarks how the band has progressed since the time when the material of the collection was recorded, but she says that "it's hard not to be wowed by this back catalogue of golden pop genius." The album peaked at number 11 in Australia, 12 in New Zealand and 49 in the UK, making it less successful than "Recurring Dream". The Very Very Best of Crowded House The Very Very Best of Crowded House is a compilation album featuring 19 singles