The Gypsy Cried is the debut single and first national hit for American singer-songwriter Lou Christie. The track introduced Christie's distinctive musical style: a blend of 1960s Pop music with Rock & Roll/Doo-wop influences, and his dramatic, soaring falsetto vocal register, which spans three octaves. The song was reportedly written in just 15 minutes, based on the story of a "Gypsy" girl facing a tragic fate. Initially a local hit in Pittsburgh, it was later picked up by Roulette Records for