Word Gypsy (Song forJoni; feat. Michael Monroe)

by Richard Grossman

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It's widely accepted that Joni Mitchell is the most influential and profound songwriter, poet, and painter of her time (and mine). Her words and musical genius have guided me through the most challenging emotional episodes of my life. She is in a class all by herself.

Word Gypsy is my homage to her beautiful heart and soul and a showing of gratitude for her generosity, wisdom and inspiration. She is my idol.

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She is a woman of heart and mind
Words live deep inside her soul
Singing sad songs from another time
Sacred yearnings and truths rarely told

Siren’s voice in the wind calls to me
Sweet mystery
The moon and the stars dance in rapture and pure rhapsody

She is a waltzing ballroom girl
Finding comfort in her melancholy
She’s as brilliant as a lustrous pearl
As she pens another soulful melody

Siren’s voice in the wind calls to me
Sweet mystery
The moon and the stars dance in rhyme with the Word Gypsy

She traverses the loam
In search of a home
A Bohemian bard
Timeless vanguard

She’s fluently native in Romany
The confessional poet of her time
Speaking truth is her infinite legacy
Toward the farthest destiny of her mind

Siren’s voice in the wind calls to me
Sweet mystery
The moon and the stars dance in rhyme with the Word Gypsy

Words and Music by Richard Grossman

©2021 Crocus Hill Music

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released September 9, 2021

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Richard Grossman Saint Paul, Minnesota

Richard Grossman’s life journey is an enduring exploration of artistic expression and creative communication — blending curiosity, passion and entrepreneurial spirit with technical savvy and good old-fashioned know-how.

As a producer/engineer, sound designer, songwriter and composer, his work has been heard on major label recordings, radio, television and numerous theatrical productions.. ... more

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