Album Review
Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves Review by Cher Fan Club
Chér, released in 1971, marks a significant turning point in Cher's musical journey. This album, later reissued as Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves, showcases Cher stepping away from the shadow of her husband Sonny Bono's production, collaborating with Snuff Garrett and embracing a more mature sound. The album's narrative ballads and covers, including the standouts "The Way of Love" and the titular "Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves," demonstrate Cher's evolving artistry. This transformation is further accentuated by her changed image, as she adopts more glamorous styles designed by Bob Mackie.
The album's critical reception was generally positive, with reviewers praising Cher's distinct voice and the lush orchestral arrangements. Commercially, it was a triumph, marking her first major success of the 70s and earning a Gold certification. The singles "The Way of Love" and "Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves" both achieved top 10 positions on the Billboard Hot 100.
Tracklist
Pick | # | Song | Writer(s) | Producer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
❤️ | 1 | “The Way of Love” | Al Stillman, Jacques Diéval | Snuff Garrett |
❤️ | 2 | “Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves” | Bob Stone | Snuff Garrett |
3 | “He’ll Never Know” | Harry Lloyd, Gloria Sklerov | Snuff Garrett | |
❤️ | 4 | “Fire and Rain” | James Taylor | Snuff Garrett |
5 | “When You Find Out Where You’re Goin’ Let Me Know” | Linda Laurie | Snuff Garrett | |
❤️ | 6 | “Classified 1A”* | Sonny Bono | Snuff Garrett |
❤️ | 7 | “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother” | Bob Russell, Bobby Scott | Snuff Garrett |
❤️ | 8 | “I Hate to Sleep Alone” | Peggy Clinger | Snuff Garrett |
9 | “I’m in the Middle” | Billy Gayles | Snuff Garrett | |
10 | “Touch and Go” | Jerry Fuller | Snuff Garrett | |
❤️ | 11 | “One Honest Man” | Ginger Greco | Snuff Garrett |
❤️ | 12 | “Don’t Put It on Me”* | Sonny Bono | Snuff Garrett |
*UK Only
