In the 1st edition of COVERS (2023), Gladys Knight & The Pips delivers a compelling rendition of “The Makings Of You,” originally performed by Curtis Mayfield.
Ah, it’s time to get cozy and totally cover up! In COVERS, we highlight a musician or band covering songs by another musician (likely a popular musician). COVERS separates itself from a related column, Head 2 Head only highlighting the musician who covers, as opposed to the original/most famous performer. COVERS is open to both established musicians and musicians who may not be as well-known. In the 1st edition of COVERS (2023), Gladys Knight & The Pips delivers a compelling rendition of “The Makings of You”, originally/famously performed by Curtis Mayfield.
“Add a little sugar, honeysuckle and a great big expression of happiness / Boy, you couldn’t miss with a dozen roses…” When you are able to make a distinct cover of an incredible song, you are batting a thousand . Gladys Knight & The Pips had the herculean task of covering the Curtis Mayfield gem, “The Makings of You”. The legendary soul collective passes with flying colors providing contrast from the original. Their rendition appears on a brief soundtrack, Claudine, in which they perform all seven songs. Notably, Mayfield produces their 1974 recording. The strings, the robust bass line – the overall aesthetic!
As always, Gladys Knight’s lead vocals are rich, robust, and soulful to the nth degree. Her tone is utterly splendid, bringing new life to the lyrics on this abbreviated take. “It’s been a miracle for what you’ve done / Please stay right by my side two can be one,” she sings marvelously, adding, “The righteous way to go / Little one would know or believe if I told them so.” Running under two-and-a-half minutes in duration, Gladys Knight & The Pips provide a sufficient amount of warm, gushy, and picturesque 70s soul, sigh.
Gladys Knight & The Pips • Claudine • BMG Music Special Projects LLC • 1974
Gladys Knight & The Pips: Covers No. 1 (2023) [: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; BMG Music Special Projects LLC; Paul Brennan from Pixabay; Pexels; Sdf Rahbar on Unsplash]
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Curtis Mayfield vs. Gladys Knight | Head 2 Head · January 7, 2023 at 9:02 am
[…] Gladys Knight & The Pips had the herculean task of covering the Curtis Mayfield gem, “The Makings of You”. The legendary soul collective passes with flying colors providing contrast from the original. […]
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