This 1973 single, the title track of their album, became the group's signature song and biggest hit.
- "Midnight Train to Georgia" was written by Jim Weatherly, who had previously written hits for other artists.
- The song reached number one on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the Hot Soul Singles charts.
- Gladys Knight & the Pips won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo, Group or Chorus for this song.
Gladys Knight & the Pips were a premier soul group from Atlanta, Georgia, known for their smooth vocal harmonies and Knight's commanding lead. The group had been recording for over a decade by 1973, finding their stride at Motown before moving to Buddah Records and later Warner/Reprise.
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