single · December 26, 1972

Neither One of Us (Wants to Be the First to Say Goodbye)

Gladys Knight & the Pips

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The group's 1973 chart-topper "Neither One of Us (Wants to Be the First to Say Goodbye)" marked a significant shift towards more complex, adult-oriented material that would define their later career.

• The single was released on December 26, 1972, by Motown Records.
• It reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number one on the Hot Soul chart in 1973.
• The song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo, Group or Chorus in 1974.

Gladys Knight & the Pips were a prominent soul group from Atlanta, Georgia, known for their smooth vocal harmonies and dynamic stage presence. By 1972, they had solidified their status as one of Motown's flagship acts, moving towards a more mature and sophisticated sound.