Gladys Knight & the Pips – Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me
“Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me” is a song written by Kenny Kerner and Richie Wise. It was originally recorded by R&B singer Dee Dee Warwick in 1968, but it became a much bigger hit when it was covered by Gladys Knight & the Pips in 1974. The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and reached number two on the UK Singles Chart. It also won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 1975.
Background and composition
“Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me” was written by Kenny Kerner and Richie Wise. The song is a simple, yet beautiful ballad about the power of love. The song’s lyrics are full of vivid imagery and detail, and they paint a powerful picture of the joy and happiness that love can bring.
Recording and production
Gladys Knight & the Pips’ version of “Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me” was recorded in 1974 at the United Sound Studios in Detroit, Michigan. The song was produced by Norman Whitfield.
The recording features Gladys Knight on lead vocals. Knight’s vocals are passionate and soulful, and they perfectly convey the emotion of the song. The song’s instrumentation is simple, yet effective, with a driving beat and a catchy melody.
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“Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me” is a beautiful and moving song that will be cherished for generations to come.
Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song was originally recorded by R&B singer Dee Dee Warwick in 1968.
- Gladys Knight & the Pips’ version of the song was released in 1974.
- The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and reached number two on the UK Singles Chart.
- “Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me” has been covered by many artists, including Roberta Flack, Whitney Houston, and Luther Vandross.