"The Gypsy Cried" is a song written by Twyla Herbert & Lou Christie, using his actual name Lugee Sacco,[1] which was released by Lou Christie as a single in 1962.

[2][3] The name "Lou Christie" was chosen by C & C Records, and "The Gypsy Cried" was credited to "Lou Christie" before they had consulted with Sacco about the name.

[4][5] The song was initially released by Pittsburgh-based C & C Records, and was a local hit in Pittsburgh, but it was soon picked up by Roulette Records and became a national hit.

[2][4] The song was released on Lou Christie's eponymous album in 1963.

[6] The song spent 13 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at No.