Essential Collection

Gifted and he says it sounds and plays wonderfully.

Just what I wanted

I had to have this disc for my car now I don’t have to try to find them on my radio I have them with every day as I drive to work to the gym Everywhere

Of all the Greatest Hits CD's featuring the music of the fabulous Gladys Knight and the Pips, this is by far the best overall collection. You have all of their early pre-Motown hits, their big hits from their Motown era, including "I Heard it Through the Grapevine", "The Friendship Train" and their Grammy winning classic - "Neither One of Us". I agree with the other reviewers that Gladys Knight was clearly a much better singer than Diana Ross but she had Berry Gordy in her corner so Gladys and the Pips didn't get the attention from Motown that they so rightly deserved. However, once they moved to Buddah and recorded what I consider to be their three all-time greatest hits - "Midnight Train to Georgia", "The Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me" and my personal favorite - "I've Got To Use My Imagination" they finally achieved the success and stardom that had eluded them. Gladys's version of "The Way We Were" is truly beautiful and "I Feel a Song in my Heart" is yet another classic recording.They picked up a couple of more Grammy's for these recordings and their move to Columbia only continued their streak of success. And how appropriate that before Gladys decided to go solo that they had yet another big Grammy winning hit with "Love Overboard". Gladys went solo in 1989 and continues to perform throughtout the world - I've been fortunate enough to see her a few times over the years and, like a fine wine, her voice only improves with age!

This compilation has her best work. Gladys Knight is a soul icon. And a superstar who can sing with a style that is top notch. The songs in this collection of hits are all great. Starting from the beginning of her career with her soulful voice in her youth. All the way through the decades of one hit after another. If you are a Gladys Knight fan you should own this.

I love this CD. It has all the old favorites from at least 40 years ago. The songs don’t sound dated, and Gladys Knight is still singing them. My favorites are “I heard it through the grapevine” and “Midnight train to Georgia”. It is An Essential Collection”. Only one warning, they are old favorites, but my husband, who is an opera fan; likes them too!

Love the CD.....wonderful collection of their songs but the packaging leaves to be desired....the case was crushed and cracked....glad the the CD itself wasn't damaged!

Good sound quality. Great for Gladys Knight and the Pips fans

This is a recording of Music a group that was big in the 1970s (and maybe early 1980s). The Music has a strong Soul feel. It is NOT DISCO. The Female lead puts her Heart and Soul into the Vocals. Some of the songs have a strong Bass Guitar Line, it is Music that should be remembered from Time to Time.

bought it as a gift. My Mom loves it. Excellent selection of songs.

Incredible. Highly recommend

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Excellent.