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Neither One Of Us

Neither One Of Us

Year
1973
Genre
Funk / Soul
Style
Soul, Funk
Label
Soul

Album Summary

Released in 1973 on Buddah Records, 'Neither One Of Us' was produced by Van McCoy and featured Gladys Knight And The Pips at the height of their commercial success during the early 1970s soul era.

Reception

  • The album's title track became a major hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and winning a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 1974.
  • The album itself achieved significant chart success, establishing Knight and the Pips as one of the era's dominant soul acts.

Significance

  • The album exemplifies the sophisticated, crossover soul sound of the early 1970s, blending R&B sensibilities with pop accessibility.
  • 'Neither One Of Us' showcased Gladys Knight's powerful vocal delivery and the Pips' tight harmonies that defined their signature style.

Legacy

  • The title track 'Neither One Of Us (Wants To Be The First To Say Goodbye)' remains one of the group's most enduring recordings and continues to be recognized as a classic soul ballad.

Tracklist

  1. A1 Neither One Of Us (Wants To Be The First To Say Goodbye) Sampled 4:15
  2. A2 It's Gotta Be That Way 4:32
  3. A3 For Once In My Life 4:00
  4. A4 This Child Needs Its Father 3:15
  5. A5 Who Is She (And What Is She To You) 4:12
  6. B1 And This Is Love 3:21
  7. B2 Daddy Could Swear, I Declare 3:42
  8. B3 Can't Give It Up No More 3:38
  9. B4 Don't It Make You Feel Guilty 3:15
Total Runtime: 34:10

Most Popular Members

Gladys Knight The Pips Edward Patten William Guest Langston George Merald Knight Shanga Brenda Knight

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