The One and Only
Gladys Knight & the Pips · 1978
79 min · 17 tracks · rhythm and blues
Soulful harmonies blend with vibrant instrumentation, creating an uplifting and timeless sound that defines the era of R&B.
Top tracks — play these first
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The One And Only — This title track encapsulates the radiant spirit of the album with infectious melodies and passionate vocal delivery, making it an anthem of love and devotion.
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Sorry Doesn't Always Make It Right — Opening the album, this track sets a tone of emotional sincerity, addressing themes of regret and reconciliation through powerful vocal expressions.
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It's A Better Than Good Time — This upbeat track showcases the group's signature harmonies and uplifting lyrics, perfectly embodying the disco-infused sound popular during the late '70s.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- uplifting anthems for celebration
- nostalgic reflections on love
- soulful grooves for dancing
- vibrant energy for gatherings
- cathartic moments of release
Maybe skip if you
- fast-paced, high-energy preferences
- seeking short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1978, The One and Only marked Gladys Knight & the Pips' return to the music scene after a brief hiatus. The album followed their successful run in the early '70s, including hits like Midnight Train to Georgia, and aimed to reaffirm their position as R&B icons during a time of musical evolution.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Supremes· The Temptations· Aretha Franklin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sorry Doesn't Always Make It Right 4:13
- 2 Come Back And Finish What You Started 3:33
- 3 All The Time 4:40
- 4 It's A Better Than Good Time 5:51
- 5 Butterfly 4:28
- 6 The One And Only 3:03
- 7 Saved By The Grace Of Your Love 2:58
- 8 Don't Say No To Me Tonight 3:37
- 9 Be Yourself 4:02
- 10 What If I Should Ever Need You 4:20
- 11 It's Up To You (Do What You Do) (7'' Version) 3:53
- 12 It's A Better Than Good Time (Full Extended Mix) 12:04
- 13 Saved By The Grace Of Your Love (12'' Version) 8:49
- 14 I'm Still Caught Up With You (7'' Version) 3:57
- 15 It's A Better Than Good Time (7'' Version) 3:45
- 16 Everybody's Got To Find A Way (7'' Version) 3:52
- 17 Stringman (Demo) 2:46
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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