Gypsy (Fleetwood Mac song)

"Gypsy" is a song by the British-American rock band Fleetwood Mac, featured on their 1982 album Mirage. Written by Stevie Nicks, it was released as the second single from the album and became a significant hit, reaching number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Nicks wrote "Gypsy" sometime around 1979 or 1980, reflecting on Fleetwood Mac's earlier, pre-fame days. The song evokes a sense of longing for a simpler time, when the band members lived together in a shared apartment and were focused solely on their music. It's considered a nostalgic piece about the band's humble beginnings before their massive success with the album Rumours.

Lyrically, "Gypsy" uses imagery of scarves, shawls, and candlelight to create a bohemian atmosphere, romanticizing the band's early, less polished lifestyle. The "Spanish shawl" mentioned in the lyrics is a recurring image, representing the freedom and artistic expression that defined their formative years. The song captures a sense of community and the shared passion that fueled Fleetwood Mac's initial drive.

The music video for "Gypsy" was notable for its cinematic quality and high production value, featuring Nicks in a lavish, dreamlike setting that contrasted with the simpler, more rustic imagery evoked in the song's lyrics. The video was directed by Martin Sheen and helped to further solidify the song's popularity.