Gladys Knight, Nick Shoulders, and More Crucial Concerts

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"...the waters we will rise.”   – Kevin Curtin Gladys Knight..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Record Reviews: Reissues

"...GLADYS KNIGHT & THE PIPS..."

Dec. 8, 1995 Music Review

Rodeo Austin: Your Guide to All the Bands, Barrel Racing, and Buckin' Broncs

Ludacris, Young the Giant, and mutton bustin’ top the bill

"...Young the Giant, chart-topping rapper Ludacris, and Motown great Gladys Knight, plus local side-stage talent sponsored by 100X and..."

March 10, 2018 Events Post by Savannah Opre

Rodeo Austin Announces Music Lineup

Ludacris, Dwight Yoakam & Gladys Knight have been roped in

"...Rodeo Austin opener Dwight Yoakam, rapper Ludacris, Motown great Gladys Knight, and Americana juggernaut Turnpike Troubadours...."

Jan. 23, 2018 Events Post by Mark Fagan

More Reissues

"...Roof," Jackson 5 "I Want You Back" response "ABC," Gladys Knight & the Pips sizzling Norman Whitfield's "You Need..."

Aug. 1, 2008 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

In Box

In Box

"...tuneless/clueless ("The Young Folks") and weightless ("The Weight"), but Gladys Knight & the Pips get "The Nitty Gritty," and..."

Dec. 28, 2007 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Rock & Roll Books

Any Old Way You Choose It

"...a relatively slim volume. She comes out swinging, and Gladys Knight, Mavis Staples, Cissy Houston, Whitney Houston, Diana Ross,..."

Dec. 31, 1999 Books Feature by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All by Myself

Tyler Perry's Madea delivers a couple of young delinquents to their only living relative, a shady nightclub singer who must rise to the occasion.

"...Rodriguez, Mary J. Blige, Kwesi Boakye, Frederick Siglar and Gladys Knight. One could, rather uncharitably, point out that Perry,..."

Sept. 18, 2009 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

XBRMNT's Top 10 for the Week of Dec. 1

Buttheads, boots, bullies, and Dykes help make up this week's Top 10.

"...of Us (Want To Say the First Goodbye)" – Gladys Knight Two words: classy lady. Gladys makes you believe..."

Dec. 2, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Nakia

A Night at the Opera

Opera for dummies: Name one male tenor

"...Shot," March 4, with Music blog "Control," April 5). Gladys Knight encored her 2008 Bass Concert Hall floor show..."

May 27, 2011 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Yasmine Anderson's BFF Lasagna Recipe

Meal and music with a friend (from a safe distance)

"...What Friends Are For – Dionne Warwick, Elton John, Gladys Knight and Stevie Wonder Girls Just Want to Have..."

Sept. 2, 2020 Food Post by Yasmine Anderson

Moontower 2018 Reviews: A Comic a Day

A schooling in stand-up from Notaro, Haddish, and more

"...Wahlberg to in-car epiphanies about the vocal competition between Gladys Knight and the Pips on “Midnight Train to Georgia,”..."

April 24, 2018 Arts Post by Rosalind Faires

Dr. Lonnie Smith’s B-3 Love Affair

Getting existential with the organ’s greatest suitor

"...playing behind all of those Motown-type groups: Dionne Warwick, Gladys Knight, the Impressions, all of that. I love that..."

Sept. 29, 2017 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

The Sharon Jones Show

Cancer survivor wows ACL Live at the Moody Theater

"...“If You Call.” She was all business through the Gladys Knight arrangement of “I Heard It Through the Grapevine”..."

Feb. 27, 2014 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

The Complete Motown Singles Vol. 12A: 1972

Soul Patch

"...psychedelic temptation(s) from Edwin Starr ("Ball of Confusion"), and Gladys Knight landmark disc two, while former Temptation Eddie Kendricks'..."

Aug. 16, 2013 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Stronger With Each Tear: Mary J. Blige

Soul queen slays the Moody Theater

"...my previous conquests: Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Gladys Knight, Etta James, Koko Taylor, Donna Summer, Sade, Abbey..."

March 1, 2013 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Think

Aretha Franklin heats up the Moody

"...Sade at the Erwin Center in September, Gladys Knight and her brother “Bubba” the Pip at the..."

Nov. 16, 2011 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Sex on Fire

Nakia’s epic first-hand account of 'The Voice' tour

"...roll steel-box constitution or something: Donald Fagen, Gregg Allman, Gladys Knight, Don Henley, Keith Richards, Dave Grohl, and so..."

Sept. 8, 2011 Music Post by Austin Powell

Anita Baker

Austin Music Hall, Feb. 12

"...too old for this basically." Her middle ground between Gladys Knight and Lauryn Hill on set staple "Caught Up..."

Feb. 19, 2010 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Death

Oh Death, where is thy sting?

"...with people like the Funkadelics, Bootsy Collins, the Dramatics, Gladys Knight, Marilyn McCoo, and Billy Davis," reels off Bobby,..."

Nov. 6, 2009 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

I Built My Girlfriend's iPod

Stranded on a desert island? At least you have your iPodSolar.

"...porch as we sat listening to a still 11pm weeknight on the Eastside. Once she'd demonstrated her iPhone's tiny..."

Sept. 11, 2009 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Paul Mooney

This cutting-edge comedy legend talks about Richard Pryor, SNL, and race

"...Everybody from Motown used to stay with us, like Gladys Knight and the Pips, because they didn't have any..."

July 24, 2009 Arts Feature by Steve Birmingham

The Complete Motown Singles

"...Darin white-washing the Supremes' "Someday We'll Be Together" against Gladys Knight & the Pips nailing the CD shut, yet..."

Dec. 12, 2008 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

The Mighty Hannibal Sees All

The Atlanta soul man has stories to tell, and who cares if they're true?

"...him. I’ve had people like Bobby Roberston, who discovered Gladys Knight and the Pips, who wanted to release the..."

Aug. 27, 2008 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

Off the Record

Daniel Johnston-inspired rock opera Speeding Motorcycle rolls into town with Kathy McCarty riding shotgun, Transmission Entertainment gains another foothold on Red River, and the Black & White Years get Real! In Color! with the Talking Heads' Jerry Harrison

"...Gladys Knight & the Pips, "Midnight Train to Georgia" Everything..."

Jan. 25, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

Rob Sheffield's Mix Tape

"...“Dark Star” and “Casey Jones” into the same song? Gladys Knight & the Pips, “Midnight Train to Georgia” Always..."

Jan. 24, 2008 Music Post by Austin Powell

The Complete Motown Singles

Vol. 8: 1968

"...that's relative in the face of Smokey's "Special Occasion," Gladys Knight & the Pips' tempting "I Wish It Would..."

Dec. 7, 2007 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Vee-Jay: The Definitive Collection

The Chicago label reflected the broad tastes of its husband-and-wife owners

"...the Impressions ("For Your Precious Love"), the Pips With Gladys Knight ("Every Beat of My Heart"), and Frankie Valli..."

Dec. 7, 2007 Music Review by Margaret Moser

When Tomorrow Comes

"...“Sing” stars a “choir of 23,” including Madonna, Shakira, Gladys Knight, Bonnie Raitt, Angelique Kidjo, Isobel Campbell, Beths Gibbons..."

Oct. 16, 2007 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Reissues

"...have it. This being The Complete Motown Singles, 1-9-6-7, Gladys Knight & the Pips' percolating "I Heard It Through..."

June 15, 2007 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

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