Cat No:
SMCR5145D
Release Date: 25 November 2016
Label: Soul Music Records / Cherry Red
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 2
Barcode: 5013929084537
Genres: R&B
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Description
Aside from two obscure '60's singles, Gladys' name had never appeared as a solo performer until 1978: from the early '60s, with family group Gladys Knight & The Pips, she attained international recognition over a period of seventeen years. In 1973, after racking up a third No. 1 US hit with 'Neither One Of Us (Wants To Be The First To Say Goodbye)' for Motown, Gladys & The Pips joined the roster of Buddah Records scoring several hits in a row (including Midnight Train To Georgia').
In the midst of legal wrangling with the label in 1976 and 1977, Gladys recorded MIss Gladys Knight for Buddah with producers Gary Klein and the UK's Tony Macaulay. While the now-rare 1978 LP didn't yield any hit singles, it did contain standouts such as the dancefloor club play highlight 'It's Better Than Good Time' and a potent medley of Randy Newman's 'Sail Away' and Allen Toussaint's 'Freedom For The Stallions.'
Signed as a solo artist to Columbia Records in August 1978, Gladys recorded and co-produced (with veteran producer Jack Gold) a one-off, self-titled set for the label, released in 1979. 'Gladys Knight' contains a diverse range of material including the single 'Am I Too Late?' (a Top 50 US R&B hit), the Sam Dees-penned 'My World' and a standout performance of the classic 'I (Who Have Nothing),' along with the dance-oriented 'You Bring Out The Best In Me.' -
Tracklisting
- 1. I'm Coming Home Again
- 2. Sail Away / Freedom for the Stallions
- 3. I'm Still Caught Up With You
- 4. It's a Better Than Good Time (Disco)
- 5. We Don't Make Each Other Laugh Anymore
- 6. The Way It Was
- 7. I'll Take a Melody
- 8. With You in Mind
- 9. Love Gives You Power
- 10. Am I Too Late
- 11. You Bring Out the Best in Me
- 12. I Just Want to Be With You
- 13. If You Ever Need Somebody
- 14. My World
- 15. I (Who Have Nothing)
- 16. You Don't Have to Say You Love Me
- 17. The Best Thing We Can Do Is Say Goodbye
- 18. It's the Same Old Song
- 19. You Loved Away the Pain
- 1. Am I Too Late (Us Single Version)
- 2. It's the Same Old Song (Us Extended Single Mix)
- 3. You Bring Out the Best in Me (Us Single Version)
- 4. You Bring Out the Best in Me (Us 12" Version)
- 5. It's Me Again
- 6. For All We Know
- 7. Am I Losing You?
- 8. Maybe, Maybe Baby (1979 Version)
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