Gladys knight s two previous releases were both grammy winners. Nothing on the one and only is in a class with midnight train to georgia or i feel a song in my heart, but none of the material is bad either. Gladys knight youre number one in my book nashville. Well for one thing gladys is my baby i have been in love with this women for years. Just a sentimental song, that my ma would sing to my baby brother. That year, knight provided her first solo album, miss gladys knight, for buddaharista, while the pips recorded callin their second album without her for casablanca. Gladys knight best thing that ever happened to me lyrics. Ive had my share of lifes ups and downs but fates been kind, the downs have been few i guess you could say that ive been lucky well, i guess you could say that its all because of you if anyone should ever write my life story for whatever reason there might be ooo, youll be there between each line of pain and glory cause youre the best thing that ever happened to me ah, youre the. Bob welsh was interested in the paranormal ufos, the carlos castaneda books. Weatherly told tom roland in the billboard book of number one country hits that he wrote the song in 1971 and let his. Complete your gladys knight and the pips collection. Gladys knight the great ones endure, and gladys knight has long been one of the greatest.
Lyrics for my time by gladys knight and the pips are not available yet. Ive got to use my imagination gladys knight and the pips by amazinggoldberg. Ive got to use my imagination gladys knight and the pips. You re number one youre number one in my book you re number one another chapter of a love thats yours and mine this time weve got to capture things that should never be denied my heart reads like a novel and youll find that im hooked just turn the page and take a closer look you re number one youre number one in my book you re number one. Freddie jacksonyou are my lady this is a really beautiful song, nice music. Youre number one youre number one in my book youre number one another chapter of a love thats yours and mine this time weve got to capture things that should never be denied. Every one of us is looking for love so when loves comes along you cant let it get away when youre someones one, someones one and only and he says that hes nothing without you when at last you know where you belong then youre one of the chosen few yes, youre one of the chosen few well ive found my one and only. The son of soul music legend gladys knight is fighting to keep her name on his troubled atlanta restaurants, saying her lack of. I may not have the answer but i can make it easier to find too many times you gave more. Gladys knights two previous releases were both grammy winners.
I may not have the answer but i can make it easier to find too many times you gave more than you. Then youre one of the chosen few yes, youre one of the chosen few well i found my one and only like the long, lonesome river finds the sea and i cant believe how lucky i was that you and your love were waitin around for me youre my darlin one and only ive got no more lookin left to do with a love as sweet as ours i know that im one of. My heart reads like a novel and youll find that im hooked just turn the page and take a closer look. They made the top ten in 1961 with the heavily doo wopinfluenced every beat of my heart, and reco. Youre the best thing that ever happened to me also known simply as best thing that ever happened to me is a song written by jim weatherly, and enjoyed two runs of popularity, each by an artist in a different genre. Youre number one in my book lyrics gladys knight and. Then you re one of the chosen few yes, you re one of the chosen few well i found my one and only like the long, lonesome river finds the sea and i cant believe how lucky i was that you and your love were waitin around for me you re my darlin one and only ive got no more lookin left to do with a love as sweet as ours i know that im one of. Do me a favor wont you say whats on your mind i may not have the answer but i can make it easier to find too many times you gave more than you took. The group is best known for their string of hit singles on motowns soul record label and buddah records from 1967 to 1975, including the songs i heard it through the grapevine 1967 and midnight train to georgia 1973. You re number one youre number one in my book you re number one ive got to tell you, you ve got to know you re number one you re number one never number two, i wouldnt do that to you you. Starting out as simply the pips in 1952, derived from a cousins nickname, the founding members were gladys knight, brother merald bubba knight, sister brenda knight and cousins eleanor and william guest.
The definitive collection, issued by motownuniversal in 2008, is a truncated version of 1997s the ultimate collection with different artwork and notasthorough liner notes at least when it comes to musician credits, release dates, and chart information. Gladys knight lyrics 81 song lyrics sorted by album, including midnight train to georgia, i dont want to know, neither one of us. Add a little sugar, honeysuckle and a great big expression of happiness boy, you couldnt miss with a dozen roses such would astound you the joy of children laughing. Neither one of us wants to be the first to say goodbye arranged by artie butler, michael omartian producer joe porter writtenby jim weatherly. Gladys knight shows off her new face the data lounge. Youre number one youre number one in my book youre number one another chapter of a love thats yours and mine this time weve got to capture things that should never be denied my heart reads like a novel and youll find that im hooked just turn the page and take a closer look youre number one youre number one in my book youre. Roughvoiced soul singer who after scoring massive hits with the pips began pursuing the inevitable solo career in 1989. Jul 04, 2016 do me a favor wont you say whats on your mind i may not have the answer but i can make it easier to find too many times you gave more than you took now i can show you things are better than they. Gladys knight lacks mental capacity to remove name from chicken and waffle restaurants september 27, 2016 23. Gladys knight do nothing till you hear from me by gladysknightvevo. We can assist you regarding any of the following booking entertainment, such as major name entertainers or celebrities, booking gladys knight, booking information on gladys knight, or hiring gladys knight for your special event, or to book or hire gladys knight, or if you are seeking the gladys. Youre number one youre number one in my book youre.
Gladys singing is so heartwarming and heavenly to listen to day or night. Youre number one youre number one in my book youre number one another chapter of a love thats yours and mine this time weve got to capture things that should never be denied my heart reads like a novel and youll find that im hooked just turn the page and take a closer look youre number one youre number one in my book youre number one. Engineer bob brown 5 engineer assistant barney perkins, jim shifflett, lee watters, mark harman. Gladys has a wonderful voice and her music is filled with such depth and soul that can be felt in every lyric it is like she is singing my life in some of the notes i wish. Do me a favor wont you say whats on your mind i may not have the answer but i can make it easier to find too many times you gave more than you took now i can show you things are better than they. Knight gladys and the pips miscellaneous youre number one in my book thanks to char star for these lyrics. By now, the list of latecareer standardscoverers stretches a mile long in addition to rod stewart, barry manilow, smokey robinson, and a host of less. Gladys knight and the pips all i need is time discogs. Gladys has a wonderful voice and her music is filled with such depth and soul that can be felt in every lyric it is like she is singing my life in some of the notes i wish i could meet her in person to tell her how she inspires me. Feb 07, 2018 you re number one you re number one in my book you re number one ive got to tell you, you ve got to know you re number one you re number one never number two, i wouldnt do that to you you. We can assist you regarding any of the following booking entertainment, such as major name entertainers or celebrities, booking gladys knight, booking information on gladys knight, or hiring gladys knight for your special event, or to book or hire gladys knight, or if you are seeking the.
You re number one you re number one in my book you re number one another chapter of a love thats yours and mine this time weve got to capture things that should never be denied. Her husband, kids, and grandkids, etc all depend upon and live off the gladys knight money. For once in my life i have someone who needs me someone i needed so long for once unafraid i can go where life leads me and somehow i know ill be strong for once i cant touch what my heart used to dream of long before i knew ooh, ooh, ooh, someone like you would. After a couple of years performing in talent shows, the group signed with brunswick records in 1957, recording a couple of singles that failed to chart. This entire cd is a wonderful flow of gladys knight and the pips songs. Gladys knight the best thing that ever happened to me lyrics. The song went to number one on the billboard hot 100 chart for the week, where it.
On september 4, 1952, gladys, bubba, sister brenda and their cousins william and eleanor guest began performing together during bubbas tenth birthday party after a record player malfunctioned. Gladys knight performed on ted macks original amateur hour in 1952 at the age of seven, winning first prize. Gladys knights songs stream online music songs listen. Barnum producer johnny bristol writtenby david jones, jr. But then, similar high praise could accurately describe oscarnominated british actress gladys cooper now. Find gladys knights phone number, address, and email on spokeo, the leading online directory for contact information. We believe every one of us deserves equal access to factbased news and analysis. Gladys knights phone number, email, address spokeo. My heart reads like a novel and you ll find that im hooked just turn the page and take a closer look. Ten years ago, gladys knight appeared in manchester on her farewell tour.
One of the great soul singers, gladys knight was a performer from her childhood years, forming the pips with her brother merald and a couple cousins. You re number one you re number one in my book you re. This company has been providing excellence in entertainment and customer service since 1970. Youre number one in my book arranged by rhythm leon sylvers iii, william zimmerman arranged by strings. Bet your life ill be, yeah a better woman, you see all because you proved out to be a better man for me you build me up with so much affection you build me up with so. Youre number one youre number one in my book youre number one ive got to tell you, youve got to know youre number one youre number one never number two, i wouldnt do that to you you. By now, the list of latecareer standardscoverers stretches a mile longin addition to rod stewart, barry manilow, smokey robinson, and a host of less. Youre number one in my book knight gladys and the pips. It was the kind of jubilant, celebratory, rousing performance that had marked their best motown singles, and it put some fresh life into what had become a stagnant group. Gladys knight you bring out the best in me by chuck. Well, you can rest easy your happiness is my only concern its rewarding now if i can make you feel good there is just one thing i want clearly understood youre number one youre number one in my book youre number one too many times you gave more than you took now, its my turn to show you things are better than they look youre number.
And together, they recorded the one and only, which didnt go down in history as one of their. I may not have the answer but i can make it easier to. You re number one you re number one in my book you re number one another chapter of a love thats yours and mine this time weve got to capture things that should never be denied my heart reads like a novel and you ll find that im hooked just turn the page and take a closer look you re number one you re number one in my book you re. In recent years, gladys knight has been acclaimed as a legendary entertainer, while some have gone so far as to call her a treasure as in living, national, american. Youre number one in my book lyrics gladys knight and the. Private video deleted video gladys knight you and me against the world 1975 live audio only by largo3point0.
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