Every Beat of My Heart

Gladys Knight & the Pips, Gladys Knight

About Every Beat of My Heart

"Every Beat of My Heart" is a rhythm and blues song by Johnny Otis. It was first recorded in 1954 by his group, The Royals (later to be known as The Midnighters). In 1961 Gladys Knight & the Pips recorded the song for their debut single on the Vee-Jay label. Credited to The Pips, it was the first of eleven releases by the group to make it to number one on the R&B/soul chart. It was also the group's first top ten on the Billboard Hot 100. "Every Beat of My Heart" was first recorded for the Huntom label, who later sold the master to Vee-Jay. At the time of the song's release, The Pips were on the Fury label where they re-recorded the song without piano. In an unusual occurrence, the Fury recording of the song also made the top twenty on the R&B Sides chart and also made the Hot 100. James Brown recorded an instrumental version of "Every Beat of My Heart" with his band which was released as the B-side of his 1963 single "Like a Baby" and charted #99 Pop. 


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In every beat of my heart
There's a beat for you
In every toast of wine
There's a toast for you, oh, yes, it is

In all of my, my conversation
You're my, my inspiration
And everything I do
I do for you

Although we're, we're so far apart
My, my love is true, so true, true
In every, every beat of my heart
There's a beat for you

(In every beat of my heart)
Heart

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Gladys Knight

Gladys Maria Knight (born May 28, 1944), known as the "Empress of Soul", is an American singer-songwriter, actress, businesswoman, humanitarian, and author. She is best known for the hits she recorded during the 1960s and 1970s, for both the Motown and Buddah Records labels, with her group Gladys Knight & the Pips, the most famous incarnation of which also included her brother Merald "Bubba" Knight and her cousins Edward Patten and William Guest. Knight has won a total of seven Grammy awards (four as a solo artist, and three with The Pips). more »

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Written by: Johnny Otis

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About the Artists
Gladys Knight & The Pips were an R&B/soul family music group from Atlanta, Georgia active from 1952 until 1988. The group is best known for their hit songs such as "Midnight Train to Georgia" and "Every Beat of My Heart". - Johnny Otis was a musician, songwriter, and artist from California who is commonly referred to as the "Godfather of Rhythm and Blues".
Song Release
The song "Every Beat of My Heart" was originally recorded in 1961. - The two versions of the song were recorded and released by both Gladys Knight & The Pips and Johnny Otis.
Chart Performance
The song by Gladys Knight & The Pips version reached number 6 on the Billboard R&B singles chart and number 45 on the pop chart. - The song by Johnny Otis version did not chart even though it was released first.
Song Writer
"Every Beat of My Heart" was written by a songwriter named Johnny Otis.
Influence of "Every Beat of My Heart
This song launched the career of Gladys Knight & The Pips on their way to huge success in the music industry.
Label Confusion
Due to a mess-up with the tape, Gladys Knight & The Pips' version was released by two record labels: Fury Records and Vee Jay Records.
Recordings and Releases
Gladys Knight & The Pips recorded the song without any prior recording contract. Their version was a doo-wop song that showcased Knight's strong vocals. - Johnny Otis, who was also the original songwriter, had a rhythm and blues version of the song.
The Song's Legacy
Despite the initial confusion over the song's release, "Every Beat of My Heart" is considered a classic in the fields of both rhythm and blues and soul music. It has proven to be one of Gladys Knight & The Pips' most enduring songs. - The song was later covered by many artists underlining its importance and influence in the music industry.

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