(February 2026) Episode 710 is GLADYS KNIGHT & THE PIPS. Formed as a group of family members in Atlanta out of the gospel tradition, they became a reliable artist for Motown in the late 1960s and early 70s with a number of hits. Perhaps they’re best known for “Midnight Train to Georgia” which came after their move to the Buddah label. Gladys’ strong voice is always the centerpiece, both with the Pips and when she went solo. While not unusual for the times, a lot of their album material is covering songs from other Motown groups and from other genres, with little of it sticking the landing.
Favorite album: Nitty Gritty
Favorite song: Ain’t No Sun Since You’ve Been Gone
Compared to expectations: same
Recommendation: Nitty Gritty, Imagination and All I Need is Time are the best albums.
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