Gypsys Tramps & Thieves - CHER***

The Way Of Love/Gypsys Tramps & Thieves/He'll Never Know/Fire & Rain/When You Find Out Where You're Goin'/He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother/I Hate To Sleep Alone/I'm In The Middle/Touch & Go/One Honest Man

Famed songstress Cher made the first of her many comebacks with the rousing US chart topping single Gypsys Tramps & Thieves, reaching No. 4 in the UK. This deserved international success boosted the chart placing of the accompanying album, which also includes the US No. 7 The Way Of Love. (US:16)

“The first two songs are great, Fire & Rain and One Honest Man are good, but the rest is monotonous. The truth is that lead title single saves this album.”

“Cher recorded a timeless album that remains the foundation of her career. This album contains Cher's most famous song, the title track Gypsys Tramps & Thieves, as well as the huge hit The Way Of Love. This is an emotion packed album delivered with gusto. If you're looking for the disco-queen, she's not here. However, if you're looking for some of Cher's most amazing vocal performances, you'll find them on this album.”

“A 70s pop classic. Before she went disco, 80s rock and 90s dance she recorded classic pop. He'll Never Know is a power ballad with a story, I Hate To Sleep Alone is pop, a fun little song reminiscent of Sonny and Cher. You have the big hits, Gypsys Tramps & Thieves and The Way Of Love. Also some of the best rock covers. He Ain't Heavy has been covered by everyone but Cher puts her own spin to it with her specific low range. Fire & Rain is also nice.”

“Cher performs her usual very best on this album; she never lets go of a single superfluous note and has never sounded better. Her voice is rich, vibrant and full of genuine passion as she sings these songs.”

“The album opens with The Way Of Love; this passionate song features Cher really opening up and letting true emotion come out to make this a highlight of the album. The music accompanies her perfectly and this number is a true masterpiece. Gypsys Tramps & Thieves is equally well done; she sings this faultlessly and it holds its own very well.”

“Television was a perfect showcase for this exotic diva and Cher's solos were the highlight. Every song here is sung with complete feeling. Cher is right on target every time, and it was very clear that this lady was going to be around for a long time.”