GLADYS KNIGHT…

Gladys Knight

 

Gladys Knight is a woman who I also admire. Her powerful voice much like Ms. Patti LaBelle, is what truly makes her music what it is. Gladys performed in her group called, Gladys Knight and the Pips. They were an R&B / Soul  group from Atlanta, Georgia. Gladys was very active in singing from 1953- 1989. From 1989 on, she’s sang her original hits and has performed all over.

Her first hit with the group was “Every Beat of My Heart.” One of my favorite songs of hers is “On That Midnight Train To Georgia.” Gladys won a Grammy for that song in 1973.

In the 1980’s Gladys and the Pips had to break up due to legal problems with the record company Buddha. After listing with Colombia records, Gladys was able to reunite with her Pips! They lasted until 1988 and then concluded their career together.

It’s her personality and dedication to her music that has allowed her to be successful. Her music has meaning to people  and to her fans. It’s the way she sings her songs with such enthusiasm and strength that makes you feel her soul. You can feel her soul when she sings and that’s what this is all about. You can understand the meaning of her songs as she is singing then because in some way you can relate to the lyrics.  “On That Midnight Train to Georgia,” is one song of hers that has true meaning.