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#64: Gladys Knight & The Pips 'Midnight Train to Georgia'
soulbounce.com - 5/20/2008
#64: Gladys Knight & The Pips 'Midnight Train to Georgia'
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After initially being recorded as a single by Cissy Houston in 1972, Gladys Knight & the Pips took a stab at "Midnight Train to Georgia" in 1973--their second single since leaving Motown for Buddah Records. Their "stab" wound up winning the 1974 Grammy for Best R&B Vocal Performance By A Duo, Group or Chorus, becoming the group's signature song in the process. What's most surprising ...

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SOULBOUNCE.COM — ... "One In A Million"* 72. Rufus & Chaka Khan: "Do You Love What You Feel?" 71. Refugee All Stars ft. Lauryn Hill: "The Sweetest Thing" 70. Sade: "Stronger Than Pride" 69. Mary J. Blige: "Love No Limit" 68. Stevie Wonder: "Overjoyed" 67. Michael Jackson: "I Can't Help It" 66. The Gap Band: "Outstanding" 65. Mtume: "Juicy Fruit" 64. Gladys Knight & The Pips: "Midnight Train to Georgia" 63. Marvin Gaye: "Let's Get ...

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