Gladys Knight & The Pips - Music Legends Gladys Knight & the Pips: The Iconic Soul Act (Best of, R&B, 60s) (2026)

This release from the "Music Legends" series by Wagram Music is a retrospective of the early years of Gladys Knight & The Pips, covering their formative period in the early 1960s. The focus is on recordings made for the Fury and Everlast labels, which laid the foundation for their subsequent global success on Motown. The album's sound is characterized by a transition from classic doo-wop to deeper, more emotional soul and energetic rhythm and blues. Gladys Knight displays a vocal maturity far beyond her years, while The Pips provide flawless harmonic support. This compilation holds significant historical value as it documents the transformation of a family ensemble into a world-class professional act.

Tracklist:
1-1 Gladys Knight & The Pips - Every Beat of My Heart [2:03]
1-2 Gladys Knight & The Pips - Letter Full of Tears [2:48]
1-3 Gladys Knight & The Pips - Operator [2:17]
1-4 Gladys Knight & The Pips - Stop Running Around [2:07]
1-5 Gladys Knight & The Pips - Morning, Noon & Night [2:21]
1-6 Gladys Knight & The Pips - What Shall I Do? [2:40]
1-7 Gladys Knight & The Pips - Guess Who [3:21]
1-8 Gladys Knight & The Pips - Room in Your Heart [2:03]
1-9 Gladys Knight & The Pips - I'll Trust You [2:48]
1-10 Gladys Knight & The Pips - You Broke Your Promise [2:46]