“Every Beat of My Heart” – Gladys Knight & the Pips

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“Every Beat of My Heart” is a doo-wop flavored ballad recorded by Gladys Knight & the Pips in 1961.

The song was written by Johnny Otis and first recorded by the Royals (later known as Hank Ballard & the Midnighters) in 1952. I don’t know how successful their version was, but the one by Gladys Knight & the Pips was a big success, reaching #1 on the US R&B chart and #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was the group’s first hit single.

Also, Gladys Knight was born in Atlanta 80 years ago today. Happy birthday to Ms. Knight.

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LadyGrace ·

Could you give me the link to that? Never mind I found it. Haha

LadyGrace ·

Oh man. That got me right in the heart. That's the most beautiful beautiful song. I had forgotten about it. Wow I sure appreciate you sharing that again.

Rutterman · 46-50, M

@LadyGrace It is a lovely song, and the group does perform it beautifully.

Unfortunately, I think this early gem by the Pips is mostly forgotten now. I'm very happy to share it here and hope others will listen to it as well.

LadyGrace ·

@Rutterman They sure do. They made so many lovely songs like that back then.

Coldplay · 61-69, M

Never heard it. This is great. Love Gladys

Rutterman · 46-50, M

@Coldplay I agree. It's a great performance. As for Gladys Knight, [i]Rolling Stone[/i] has included her of their list of the 100 Greatest Singers of All Time. She totally deserves to be on the list.

MaryDreamilton · 46-50, F

My bf loves old soul music including Gladys Knight, and so do I. Happy birthday, Gladys.

Rutterman · 46-50, M

@MaryDreamilton You and your bf have great taste in music. 👍

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