“Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves” was the first single from Cher’s 1971 eponymous album Cher with instrumental backing by L.A session musicians from the Wrecking Crew.[2] The album was subsequently renamed and re-released as Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves after the success of the single. The song was written by songwriter Bob Stone as a story-song called “Gypsys, Tramps and White Trash”. Producer Snuff Garrett advised that the title be changed and Stone then changed it to “Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves”. The album of the same name got very positive reviews, with the lead single being highlighted by All Music reviewer
Weekly charts
| Chart (1971) |
Peak |
| Australian Singles Chart |
5 |
| Belgian Singles Chart |
27 |
| Canadian RPM Top Singles[6] |
1 |
| Dutch Mega Top 50 Singles Chart [7] |
23 |
| German Singles Chart |
25 |
| Irish Singles Chart |
3 |
| Japanese Singles Chart |
20 |
| Malaysian Singles Chart[8] |
2 |
| New Zealand Singles Chart |
2 |
| Singapore Singles Chart[9] |
2 |
| UK Singles Chart[10] |
4 |
| US Billboard Hot 100 |
1 |
| US Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks |
6 |
| US Cash Box Top 100[11] |
1 |
Year-end charts
| Country (1971) |
Position |
| Canadian RPM Top Singles[12] |
4 |
| UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[13] |
52 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[14] |
39 |
Certifications