(1973) Empress Gladys & The Pips "Midnight Train To Georgia"

[boosh1988]

JUST beats the Duck Tales theme song in terms of satisfying "woo wooo"s.

[teaurn61]

IT JUST DONT GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS

[TheLioncub2]

How could anyone dislike this? 53 people not only missed the boat, they sure as hell missed that midnight train!

[xhellonhighheels69x]

why does she laugh during this song? the lyrics aren't exactly happy-go-lucky...

[RadAlii22]

my world. his world. his and mines alone. *kevin hart voice*

[sandikelsi]

she was awesome then and still is awesome now. Have you heard her recently? She still has it!! love Gladys and the Pips.....

[chainsawgirl22]

Gladys girl I love you, but get a life!

[ndh5440]

I still dance like this . . . I still have the purple suit . . .why won't my daughter go to the Father-Daughter dance with me ???

[javanity08]

For love... gonna board... the midnight train...

YES!!!!!

[mclark72495]

52 people did not leave on that train

[foxcreek22]

She has a beautiful voice. Very nice song, will always be one of my favorites.

[rennyshelton]

There is a line in this song that defines love...."I'd rather live in his world, than live without him in mine."

[PnuttbutaJelly]

they getting it bacc there... GO ON PIPS 2:12

[MCLUVIN456]

takes me back, real soul!!!

[furt87roro]

belo lindo parabéns

[Sw1sk8r]

Bands now just dont have clear tight, note perfect harmonies like this any more.

[ThePshyco99]

im going to her diner just to look at her

[lpscrazy21222]

My dad was the Pip in the middle. Daddy got moves! XD

[Nic3378]

@lpscrazy21222 Awesome!

[barneyronnie]

@lpscrazy21222 Cool!!!

[taypar11]

What makes this song so great is the bass line. Man, it DOES NOT get any better than this. I don't know if it was the Funk Brothers Band out of Motown Records, but whoever it was, man they made this song great. Oh, and Gladys and her Pips didn't hurt it any! Simply the best of the best!

[TheGoblingrenade]

Thumbs up if you looked this up after watch the 30 rock episode where Kennith gets addicted to coffee.

[clokverkorange]

I love me some Gladys, but I love her more with the natural 'do, she can rock a 'fro like no other woman.

[Mitchaboi85]

Background Tight!!

[Sw1sk8r]

@Mitchaboi85 I agree with you....Perfection !!!

[djbigpean]

At 11:59pm, you right on time,lol!!

[djbigpean]

All aboard, hoo,hoo!!

[tgd10]

Wow!

[TheDjparagon]

...just fantastic...

[TheToinesBand]

1:10

Woo woo... Just awesome

[stuckIN801]

sing it Sister KInight! Love u and ur message!

[DavidLovins67]

Such a great song.

[rwk1983]

you people are all tripe (all the videos,not just this video),complete tripe

[daltongangdriver]

I been in Alaska 40 years, grew up in Macon, 51 hours, on the midnight plane to Georgia...Happy Thanksgiving everyone...Gladys, loved you then, love you now...Dig it!!!



[950jazzy]

GEORGIA IS SOUL COUNTRY!!!

[garenocase]

do you realise the best soul singers are from the south. maybe it's because of the negative things they experienced down there and music was there only outlet.

[XZERINAYESS]

i miss him!

[ccinstlouis]

Clean, soulful music that doesn't require a striptease while it is being sung!!!!

[hotnsassy84]

@ccinstlouis loool ok...?

[MusicalOxygen]

This song makes me feel so good! I wish music would go back to this.

[dezzylamb1]

@MusicalOxygen yes me to music now is so predictable, no soul in,,, music then had plenty of soul and meaning

[missotissr]

1of my favs

[tonia741]

simply one of the best classics sang from the heart with such passion.still makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end.shame some of the modern music could not be sang with the same passion.

[mailification]

Like there is a better song...ever...really? didn't think so.

The other Pip....lol

[9sbrewton]

You can keep Aretha, Diana, Whitney and Mariah cause all I'm ever gonna need is Gladys with a healthy dose of Tina thrown in. WOOO WOOOOO

[WonderfullyMade1100]

Sing Gladys!!!

[TMBTrains]

Gladys is the Greatest! But I'm mad because they cut it off before she got to sing the "I Got To Go!" part!

[usagi765]

Most amazing singer of all time!

[billwatson67]

50 people are deaf musicially or retarded

[MrCzechers]

Great song.

I used to think she was singing about Amtrak's Silver Star. It leaves Jacksonville at around 11:30 PM, northbound to Jessup & Savannah, GA.

[bamagirl2luv]

One of her best song,I live in Columbus, Georgia now one of the best states.

[NlHILIST]

AH ... JUST BRILLIANT!

[MrMiamiCuban]

MIDNIGHT TRAIN TO GEORGIA, a memorable hit from Gladys Knight & The Pips from 1973 (during my Senior year ('73-74) at Immaculata-LaSalle High School ) !! "ALL ABOARD ON A MIDNIGHT TRAIN TO GO !!!!!!!

[Jmanheroboy16]

49 people got to the train station at 12:01.

[rwk1983]

@Jmanheroboy16 Gayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

[SuperSaiyanJumpman]

the Pips were some hood ass niggas

[44joints]

The only pole I see is a mic stand!! The pole that these so called current, talentless entertainers of today have is a stripper pole for them to grind on instead of showing authentic talent! No half nakedness, lip sinc, gimmicky light show, and pussy popping here!! Just raw singing. Sorry to be so graphic but it is what it is!

[buffet62]

@44joints You hypocrite. If you're gonna insult and based the current entertainers, singers, groups and their method of performance, as compared to the good ole' days, then bash these bastards and don't apologize. The problem with you humans are that you are too emotional towards one anothers feelings. But you don't have to worry, 'cause once their contracts are up, they belong to me for all eternity. Like you, I like the ole' music. Although I feel no emotional attachment.

[44joints]

@buffet62 ...... Thats good you have no emotional attachment therefore you should have no problem listening too bullshit all day! Speaking of emotional I see your're all worked up over my comment. So why dont you just move the fuck on instead of worrying about what I said. Matter of fact go listen to your favorite artists.....Soulja Boy and Justin Beiber!

[achefefreitas]

where do I find this version of the song on mp3??

[banner404]

GO FALCONS!

[hjg1953]

I remember the little restaurant I was in called Fisher's Cafe in Brownsville,TX that had the juke box next to the booth you were sitting in and this song was playing. Every time I hear it, it takes me back to that great time in my life with my date. God that seems like so long ago. About 38 years I think.

[Tenn033]

I think all these new artists need to study these wonderful performers Gladys, Aretha and Tina This is what songs are supposed to sound like.

[stephmeehan1]

Everything aside, this lady can sing, how wonderful

[elotrounicosp]

Excellent, i love this song, i love Gladys, his voice, his swing, i love much The pips and its choreography, i'd like to live those times

[MistrChristmas]

dayum gladys was a babe!

[elotrounicosp]

Oh my God,this it seems like only yesterday! Life is happening to us as fast without realize ...

[jimicheesecake]

So amazing, so sexy, should be flagged as pr0n.!!!!

[SamTheIndoorLemur]

Am I the only who tries too hard to imitate The Pips' movements?

[coolymac]

@SamTheIndoorLemur LOL, u might be.....

[EGR610]

@SamTheIndoorLemur NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

[854RRR]

In 1973 I saw Gladys and the Pips at Westbury Music Fair on Long Island. Kool and the Gang was the opening act!!. Great show!!!!

[shane8808]

@854RRR  lucky you, great memory to have

[waypa73]

church + black folk = win!

[TheCoastguard01]

I want to be black ,living in Detroit and wearing a suit with theeeeee biggest flares ever seen

[zymeth83]

one of the best songs ever!!!! it's September 2011 and i'm still watching this :)

[stilltainted922]

47 people were expecting to see Ben Stiller, Jack Black, and Robert Downey Jr on back up

[aivrsn75phila]

how in the HELL can you dislike this song??

[TheKazw69]

gladys knight and the pips what a legend :-)

[babyboyrod]

Gladys was FINE!!!

[vaqardi]

@babyboyrod She was SMOKIN HOT!!!

[pnyxprez]

always my fave ...

[mkl62]

To all you pro wrestling fans out there (like myself): This was the #1 song in the USA when Alvin Burke, Jr. came into the world (October 28, 1973). Burke would become famous as Montel Vontavious Porter or just simply, MVP.

[kja427]

I wish the video quality was better; That stated, the tune doesn't need to be changed.

[MrBamabreeze12]

THANKS GOD FOR THE FLIP WILSON SHOW!!! SHOWCASED A LOT OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ENT

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[secrow]

Cracking song, check out Brooke Bentons' rendition of leavin Georgia.

[megavega4]

Amazing...

[chandlerricebox]

@bella27xo1 first of all in the song she does go to Georgia second of all everything you just said made no sense and third stfu

[CarlSchwamberger]

Anyone know when & where this was recorded??

[ncast54]

For all so call divas of today, lady gaga,etc meet the real diva Yes Gladys Knight the queen. Now bow down

[ntense001]

What a powerful voice she had, she didn't just sing to you she spoke to you.

[bella27xo1]

going back to find you(R) such a awesomely sick singer...I think I am going fucking deaf bitch ass coward ??????????????????????????????­motha fuckan southern ho.....you can take the fuck off pills and jump on that train back to georgia..washed up crap..................

[WOLFMANoct1963]

@bella27xo1 asshole, gladys is one of the best of the best. I got to give her her props, I didn't much like her songs when i was a kid but the woman can sing!!

[bamagirl2luv]

@bella27xo1 This it one of the best song,Georgia is still nice.

[zak259]

Gladys, you look absolutely beautiful here on stage!

[MrBazza86]

Class Class Class - what a delivery - Gladys is total class.(Lip-synchers: watch this and feel ashamed).

[GodsChosenAngel1]

Love them, great colabo

[lestergirls]

Nice live performance!

What a voice!

[millicenteV]

where and how it all started folks....

and the 70's style (clothes) kill me seriously 

[IDontShine423]

@millicenteV And the men's hair styles! They make me cry. Dx And the cosmeticology... </3

[millicenteV]

where and how it all started folks....

[georgiabanton]

 I was named after this song :)

[gracettadavis]

I know u will....leaving on the midnight train to Georiga...Id rather live in his world than live without him...World...world...his and hers...and ours...uhuhu..I got to go...i got to go...I got to go...heyyy...///...I need to leave this goldie songs alone,lol

[ellablue83]

Great

[Polly1903]

now THAT is a voice!!

[Kellz811]

Gladys Knight is one classy lady.

[sethocopia]

45 people missed the midnight train to Georgia.

[mybruce73]

Can you dig it....outta sight

[zaur521]

45 ppl was kicked out from that train.

[dyscordia]

Me encanta esta cancion, es un portento de voz y los pavos de atras realizan un acompañamiento esplendido, genial.

[cecampy]

30 ROCK!!!

[17CATIRA]

I REMEMBER DECEMBER 1974,

[groovei]

greatest pop female singer of all time.,and yes, I know aretha had the power etc but gladys has somehting else...depth, gravity call it what you will..

[1963builder]

what an amazing lady,brilliant

[khenneth02222]

this is a music without any autotune....love hear the natural voices... :)

[wahinetoa777]

as classic as they come beautifullllllllllllllllllll kare!

[soulbluesyman]

Superbe chorégraphie des Pips derriere..la voix pleine de soul de Gladys!! un bijou..

[guismth]

wheres the women like that today???????

[bella27xo1]

@guismth

she should be on a fat farm...as in jenny craig's lol

[sabatino77]

One of my favourite songs!!! Gladys and The Pips rock!!!

[Shine5757]

Beautiful song

[lordkarksaa]

que lixoo de musica e preta de piruca ou chapinhaaa...kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk­kkkkkkkkkkk

[richardjns6]

yoo listen to how she held that note at 0:36...the kan fukin sing

[TheLorettamarie]

Love this group & their dance moves! Brings back good memories!

[anthonygoodson]

Like if you think Nick Cannon should play Bubba!

[MrUES2010]

There are 43 people who missed the train.

[RzRbZl]

actually 47 but we dont want em right...lol

[onemooners]

@MrUES2010 ha ha thats a good one

[frc1968]

@MrUES2010 Now there are 50 who missed the train. Too bad for them. :-)

[alexthadonwalker]

She's the best ever did it..... Honkeys never get that good ever... They like to steal people music....

[JAMES1980DAVIS]

@alexthadonwalker Wow Alex, you couldn't sound anymore ignorant. If you have hate in your heart, let it out (Clayton Bigsby) !

[tinkermagic]

I meant to say with no class

[tinkermagic]

@craismith1 lady gaga ain't got shit on this women at least she don't sing about sex and promoting being gay and playing with Jesus Christ. But gaga fans get on my nerves she is not the best I think she sucks and a piece of crap with class always got to have the spotlight.

[solexsasha]

They sure don't make 'em like this any more.

[100819116]

@solexsasha such a ----- shame

[Alikah1]

If they formed a group like this today and dressed in those outfits, they'd be known as Gladys Knight and the Pimps!

[CashMentality]

A classic. One of my favorite songs. Gladys Knight is a beautiful and talented woman.

[MsBrowning26]

he's leaving.....on that midnight train to Georgia

[aFullMoonKiss]

LOL, decided to look up Gladys whilst watching 'Man VS Food'. She now is a co founder and ownder of a resutrant with her son making 'soul' food~ mainly that of chiken and sweet waffles...

...random fact for ya there

[vaqardi]

@aFullMoonKiss That was the exact reason!!!

[AkagenoAdol]

@aFullMoonKiss I've been there, it's like 2 miles from my apartment. It's pretty good!

[tranurse]

@AkagenoAdol you talking about her restaurant? i work across the street from it at emory. they girls in my department said it wasn't very good. but there is always a line around the corner, so i figure it can't be horrible. they told me not to go to mary mac's either.

[babah77088]

LEAVING on the MIDNIGHT TRAIN TO GEORGIA

[kannon29]

sorry but kelly roland cant sang like this

[IndiBoo002]

@kannon29 kelly has an amazing voice, but your right she doesnt really sound like her but angela basset doesnt sing at all and she played tina turner

[Nicewere88]

Thank you for uploading this video!

[trinitytitans2011]

Love it true music.

[golfguyjack]

I'd rather live in her world, than live without her in mine.

[hotnsassy84]

doesn't lauryn hill sound like gladys? i'm not comparing them, gladys sings much better, but there's a resemblance

[RememberTheTime09]

@hotnsassy84 They looks so much alike(like mother & child) I do know that.

[BonHagar]

As good as it gets in Soul & R & B!

[mclemoore1]

Empress of Soul is Right! She could walk on stage and then walk off, and its better than most!!!! She was and is wonderful!

[uoyuoy444]

Original song was "The midnight plane to Houston" LOL true story.

[IndiBoo002]

@uoyuoy444 everyone else saw it on aol too! lol

[ASB5]

Does anybody think Kelly Rowland looks kind of like a young Gladys Knight or is it just me?

[guitar1050]

@ASB5 Yes you are right

[IndiBoo002]

@ASB5 YUP! that is part of the reason i think she should play her! i always thought that

[ASB5]

@IndiBoo002 What do you mean play her are they going to make a movie about Gladys Knight?

[IndiBoo002]

@IndiBoo002 there's no talk of it but dont u think they should! The comment that I left just kinda assumed tht you saw my other comment since it was on the top comments. lol but you kno what they say about assuming. lol

[Budma30k]

She is the queen.

[Jkbox1]

This is in my top 5 greatest pop songs all time....whenever I hear it I wonder why it doesn't have it's own category.

[bkp1200]

truly one of the most inspired rhythm guitar tracks of all time mixed with tasty lead fills.....anyone know who the player was and i am guessing a hollow body thru a deluxe or twin????

[tgd10]

@bkp1200 According to Wikipedia, the guitarist was Jeff Mironov, playing a 1955 Strat.

[bkp1200]

@tgd10 thank you! very cool you found that!

[DaveWollenberg]

Gladys and the Pips hit #1 in Billboard, 10-27-73. God bless ya, for postin' it.. Thanx!

[glamerouspaparazi]

POWERFUL performance. Empress by all means... I bow down.

[twpd31]

LOVE this song and this is a great old video. Thanks for posting!

[braletoya]

Empress indeed. Beautiful old song.

[MrJonrob01]

They be pippin it, yo!

[chepe1928]

Propicia para un ADIOS