"The Gypsy Cried" is a song written by Twyla Herbert & Lou Christie, using his actual name Lugee Sacco, which was released by Lou Christie as a single in 1962. 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. The song spent 13 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at No. 24 on March 16, 1963, while reaching No. 18 on the Cash Box Top 100, and No. 3 on Canada's CHUM Hit Parade.