Gladys Knight -"Choice of Colors" [[Curtis Mayfield)

[marv2]

This was a favorite of mine back in the 90s:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6e6PiEakmrg

[nathanj06]

Wow! Never knew Gladys did this. What an awesome track. I always liked this song by The Impressions.

[Eargasm]

Love this track by the EMPRESS !....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aqy-G2BOWss

[marv2]

Wow! Never knew Gladys did this. What an awesome track. I always liked this song by The Impressions.

When I first heard it, I got chills and maybe a little bit emotional. The song originally came out by the Impressions when I was a kid and everyone seemed to still have a lot of hope. I was saddened by the passing of Curtis Mayfield. This recording was released as a tribute to him after he had died. The way Gladys sings/narrates it is just excellent in my opinion.

[Guy]

Great song. Gladys can do no wrong. My favorite version is by original Detroit soul sister, Della Reese.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsL6-Wc1ycg

[lakedistrictlad1]

Such a great song. Dan, thanks for posting Della's version. I haven't listened to the album in a long while but Della was an amazing singer.

[marv2]

Now here's the tribute that Curtis Mayfield was able to see and hear while he was still here with us:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NO7QVGk9BWc&feature=emb_rel_end

[nathanj06]

Thanks to all for posting the videos. I would have never known of "Colors" had Marv not brought it up. I had to download it and is now in my Gladys Knight & The Pips playlist. That video performance was amazing. It does have a little late 80s edge to it which is even better. Remember Love Overboard? Oh yeah...

[marv2]

Here's Gladys in a rare "Girl Group" situation and "Love Overboard"!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPXbeVzHa64

[Guy]

I love the Curtis Mayfield tribute. I've never seen that before. I think Gladys' recording of "The Makings of You" is transcendant. I saw her a few years ago at the Hollywood Bowl on a special Black Movie program and she performed "Make Yours A Happy Home" and got a rousing reception. The "Claudine" soundtrack is a cherished piece of Soul heritage.

[PeaceNHarmony]

I love the Curtis Mayfield tribute. I've never seen that before. I think Gladys' recording of "The Makings of You" is transcendant. I saw her a few years ago at the Hollywood Bowl on a special Black Movie program and she performed "Make Yours A Happy Home" and got a rousing reception. The "Claudine" soundtrack is a cherished piece of Soul heritage.Oh, yes! The entire 'Claudine' st is greatness.