Next Stop: Gladys Knight

Gladys Knight's discography is legendary. Check her history.

Gladys Knight and the Pips - Gladys Maria Knight began her career in the 1950s alongside her cousins "The Pips" after wiinning a TV Talent show. Gladys Knight and the Pips and Gladys herself would go on to have a slew of hit records over the next 40-plus years. Check the discography.(Photo: CBS /Landov)

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Gladys Knight and the Pips - Gladys Maria Knight began her career in the 1950s alongside her cousins "The Pips" after wiinning a TV Talent show. Gladys Knight and the Pips and Gladys herself would go on to have a slew of hit records over the next 40-plus years. Check the discography.(Photo: CBS /Landov)

Everybody Needs Love - Glady Knight and the Pips's Motown Records debut in 1967 wasn't exactly a smash but delivered the now classic "I Heard It Through the Grapevine." (Photo: Courtesy Soul Records)

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Everybody Needs Love - Glady Knight and the Pips's Motown Records debut in 1967 wasn't exactly a smash but delivered the now classic "I Heard It Through the Grapevine." (Photo: Courtesy Soul Records)

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Feelin' Bluesy - In 1968, Gladys Knight and the Pips released the LP "Feelin' Bluesy" that included the critical favorite cover of labelmate Kim Westton's "It Should've Been Me." (Photo: Courtesy Buddah Records)

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Feelin' Bluesy - In 1968, Gladys Knight and the Pips released the LP "Feelin' Bluesy" that included the critical favorite cover of labelmate Kim Westton's "It Should've Been Me." (Photo: Courtesy Buddah Records)

Silk n Soul - Glady Knight and the Pips released this LP in 1968, which contained mostly covers of other Motown hits. (Photo: Courtesy Buddah Records)

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Silk n Soul - Glady Knight and the Pips released this LP in 1968, which contained mostly covers of other Motown hits. (Photo: Courtesy Buddah Records)

Nitty Gritty - The group's next album, Nitty Gritty, delivered the group's hit "Friendship Train," a socially conscious tune for the time. (Photo: Courtesy Buddah Records)

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Nitty Gritty - The group's next album, Nitty Gritty, delivered the group's hit "Friendship Train," a socially conscious tune for the time. (Photo: Courtesy Buddah Records)

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If I Were Your Woman - In 1971, Gladys released "If I Were Your Woman." The title track would prove to be one of her most recognized songs and would be covered by the likes of Alicia Keys. (Photo: Courtesy Buddah Records)

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If I Were Your Woman - In 1971, Gladys released "If I Were Your Woman." The title track would prove to be one of her most recognized songs and would be covered by the likes of Alicia Keys. (Photo: Courtesy Buddah Records)

Standing Ovation - The Standing Ovation album, also released in 1971, was the group's first foray into a more pop driven sound. (Photo: Courtesy Motown Records)

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Standing Ovation - The Standing Ovation album, also released in 1971, was the group's first foray into a more pop driven sound. (Photo: Courtesy Motown Records)

All I Need Is Time - Not to be outdone, knowing that Gladys and the Pips would be leaving the label soon to go to Buddha Records, Motown made sure to release this arguably solid album in 1973, although it delivered no major hits. (Photo: Courtesy Motown Records)

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All I Need Is Time - Not to be outdone, knowing that Gladys and the Pips would be leaving the label soon to go to Buddha Records, Motown made sure to release this arguably solid album in 1973, although it delivered no major hits. (Photo: Courtesy Motown Records)

Neither One of Us - Motown continued to release as much material from the group as they could from Gladys Knight and the Pips in 1973 after learning of their impending decision to leave motown. The title track is one of Glady's most beloved songs. (Photo: Courtesy Buddah Records)

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Neither One of Us - Motown continued to release as much material from the group as they could from Gladys Knight and the Pips in 1973 after learning of their impending decision to leave motown. The title track is one of Glady's most beloved songs. (Photo: Courtesy Buddah Records)

Imagination - "I've really got to use, my imagination...."  The Imagination records was a major turning point in the sound, direction and success of the group. Released on their new label Buddha Records in 1973, memorable songs from this album include "I've Got to Use My Imagination," "Midnight Train to Georgia,"  and "Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me." (Photo: Courtesy Motown Records)

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Imagination - "I've really got to use, my imagination...."  The Imagination records was a major turning point in the sound, direction and success of the group. Released on their new label Buddha Records in 1973, memorable songs from this album include "I've Got to Use My Imagination," "Midnight Train to Georgia,"  and "Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me." (Photo: Courtesy Motown Records)

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Claudine - Arguably one of the greatest Black movie soundtracks of all time, Gladys Knight and the Pips were tapped to bring the music of soul pioneer Curtis Mayfield to the film's soundtrack, which starred James-Earl Jones and Diahann Carroll. (Photo: Courtesy Motown Records)

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Claudine - Arguably one of the greatest Black movie soundtracks of all time, Gladys Knight and the Pips were tapped to bring the music of soul pioneer Curtis Mayfield to the film's soundtrack, which starred James-Earl Jones and Diahann Carroll. (Photo: Courtesy Motown Records)

I Feel a Song - In 1974 Gladys Knight and the Pips continued their Buddha Records success with the release of "I Need a Song," which contained a cover of Barbra Streisand's "The Way We Were." (Photo: Courtesy Buddah Records)

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I Feel a Song - In 1974 Gladys Knight and the Pips continued their Buddha Records success with the release of "I Need a Song," which contained a cover of Barbra Streisand's "The Way We Were." (Photo: Courtesy Buddah Records)

Knight Time - Another album from the Motown era that was released in 1974, although Gladys Knight and the Pips had already departed from the label. (Photo: Courtesy Buddah Records)

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Knight Time - Another album from the Motown era that was released in 1974, although Gladys Knight and the Pips had already departed from the label. (Photo: Courtesy Buddah Records)

2nd Anniversary - In 1975, Gladys Knight and the Pips released 2nd Anniversary, which spawned the two top 10 R&B Hits "Money" and "Part Time Love." (Photo: Courtesy Buddah Records)

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2nd Anniversary - In 1975, Gladys Knight and the Pips released 2nd Anniversary, which spawned the two top 10 R&B Hits "Money" and "Part Time Love." (Photo: Courtesy Buddah Records)

A Little Knight Music - Another post Motown release from the label. While there were no hits from this album in 1975, hard core Gladys Knight fans were excited to purchase these previously unreleased gems. (Photo: Courtesy Motown Records)

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A Little Knight Music - Another post Motown release from the label. While there were no hits from this album in 1975, hard core Gladys Knight fans were excited to purchase these previously unreleased gems. (Photo: Courtesy Motown Records)

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Bless This House - In 1976 Gladys Knight and the Pips released their first holiday album. (Photo: Courtesy Motown Records)

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Bless This House - In 1976 Gladys Knight and the Pips released their first holiday album. (Photo: Courtesy Motown Records)

Pipe Dreams - Gladys's foray into being a leading lady in the film Pipe Dreams also had an accompanying soundtrack featuring the popular singer.  (Photo: Courtesy Motown Records)

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Pipe Dreams - Gladys's foray into being a leading lady in the film Pipe Dreams also had an accompanying soundtrack featuring the popular singer.  (Photo: Courtesy Motown Records)

Still Together - 1977's "Still Together" LP produced the single "Baby Don't Change Your Mind." (Photo: Courtesy Motown Records)

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Still Together - 1977's "Still Together" LP produced the single "Baby Don't Change Your Mind." (Photo: Courtesy Motown Records)

Going Solo - After over 10 years of performing with the Pips, Knight released her first solo effort, Miss Gladys Knight (1978). 

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Miss Gladys Knight - 1978's Miss Gladys Knight was Gladys's first effort as a solo performer. (Photo: Courtesy Motown Records)

The One And Only - Despite a solo record from Gladys, 1978 also saw the release of another Gladys Knight & the Pips record. (Photo: Courtesy Motown Records)

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The One And Only - Despite a solo record from Gladys, 1978 also saw the release of another Gladys Knight & the Pips record. (Photo: Courtesy Motown Records)

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Gladys Knight - In 1979 Gladys Knight released another solo project, although her acclaim as a solo artist wouldn't come until years later. (Photo: Courtesy Motown Records)

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Gladys Knight - In 1979 Gladys Knight released another solo project, although her acclaim as a solo artist wouldn't come until years later. (Photo: Courtesy Motown Records)

About Love - In 1980 Gladys Knight and the Pips released the Above Love album with material exclusively written by husband and wife songwriting duo Ashford and Simpson. (Photo: Courtesy Motown Records)

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About Love - In 1980 Gladys Knight and the Pips released the Above Love album with material exclusively written by husband and wife songwriting duo Ashford and Simpson. (Photo: Courtesy Motown Records)

That Special Time of Year - In 1980, Gladys Knight and the Pips released another holiday record. (Photo: Courtesy Motown Records)

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That Special Time of Year - In 1980, Gladys Knight and the Pips released another holiday record. (Photo: Courtesy Motown Records)

Touch - The 1981 Touch album reunited Gladys Knight and the Pips with Ashford and Simpson. (Photo: Courtesy Motown Records)

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Touch - The 1981 Touch album reunited Gladys Knight and the Pips with Ashford and Simpson. (Photo: Courtesy Motown Records)

Visions - 1983's Visions was a comeback album of sorts. Although there had been few relatively successful albums for Gladys Knight and the Pips, this album gave them another charting hit "Save the Overtime for Me."  (Photo: Courtesy Motown Records)

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Visions - 1983's Visions was a comeback album of sorts. Although there had been few relatively successful albums for Gladys Knight and the Pips, this album gave them another charting hit "Save the Overtime for Me."  (Photo: Courtesy Motown Records)

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Life - 1985's Life was Gladys Knight and the Pips last album for Columbia Records and garnered them three R&B Chart Hits. (Photo: Courtesy Motown Records)

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Life - 1985's Life was Gladys Knight and the Pips last album for Columbia Records and garnered them three R&B Chart Hits. (Photo: Courtesy Motown Records)

All Our Love - Marking the end of an era, this would be Gladys Knight's final album with the Pips. However, the group went out with a bang as this album produced the mega hit "Love Overboard." (Photo: Courtesy Motown Records)

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All Our Love - Marking the end of an era, this would be Gladys Knight's final album with the Pips. However, the group went out with a bang as this album produced the mega hit "Love Overboard." (Photo: Courtesy Motown Records)

Number Three  - In 1991, Gladys Knight released her third and most successful abum to date, Good Woman. The record hit No. 1 on the Billboard R&B Album chart and also featured the equally successful single "Men." Babyface, Dionne Warwick and Patti LaBelle were all featured collaborators on the effort as well. 

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Good Woman - Although not her first solo album, 1991's Good Woman was her first commercially recognized solo release. (Photo: Courtesy MCA Records)

Just for You - Gladys's next solo effort in 1994 showed that she could keep up with the times by working with the hottest producers of the era including Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, LA Reid and Babyface. (Photo: Courtesy MCA Records)

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Just for You - Gladys's next solo effort in 1994 showed that she could keep up with the times by working with the hottest producers of the era including Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, LA Reid and Babyface. (Photo: Courtesy MCA Records)

Many Different Roads - Most urban performers have roots in the church and Gladys Knight was no exception. In 1998, she decided to put her own spin on gospel originals and classic hymns. (Photo: Courtesy MCA Records)

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Many Different Roads - Most urban performers have roots in the church and Gladys Knight was no exception. In 1998, she decided to put her own spin on gospel originals and classic hymns. (Photo: Courtesy MCA Records)

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Before Me - Never afraid to tackle genres of music she may not be known for, in 2006 Gladys Knight released an album of her interpretation of jazz standards including "Stormy Weather" and "God Bless the Child." (Photo: Courtesy MCA Records)

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Before Me - Never afraid to tackle genres of music she may not be known for, in 2006 Gladys Knight released an album of her interpretation of jazz standards including "Stormy Weather" and "God Bless the Child." (Photo: Courtesy MCA Records)

A Living Legend - Truly a "singer's singer" and with such an extensive and historic catalogue, Gladys Knight is more than deserving of this year's Soul Train Lifetime Achievement Award. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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A Living Legend - Truly a "singer's singer" and with such an extensive and historic catalogue, Gladys Knight is more than deserving of this year's Soul Train Lifetime Achievement Award. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)