Gladys Knight & The Pips: “Every Beat of My Heart” – A Timeless Declaration of Enduring Love
In the tapestry of American soul music, few voices resonate with the same power and grace as Gladys Knight’s. Fronting the legendary group The Pips, she carved a unique path, her soaring vocals and heartfelt delivery leaving an indelible mark on the genre.
Among their vast collection of hits, “Every Beat of My Heart” stands out as a timeless gem, a soulful ballad that captures the essence of unwavering devotion.
Background
Originally released in 1961 by Johnny Otis and his group The Royals, “Every Beat of My Heart” found new life in 1967 when Gladys Knight & The Pips recorded their now-iconic rendition.
This version, propelled by Knight’s powerhouse vocals and the group’s signature harmonies, reached number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and solidified their status as soul music royalty.
The song’s narrative is a heartfelt declaration of love. The lyrics, penned by Johnny Otis, paint a vivid picture of a woman’s complete devotion to her partner. She expresses how every beat of her heart, every thought and emotion, is consumed by this love.
Lines like “Every beat of my heart reminds me of you / Every breath that I take belongs to you too” resonate with a sincerity that transcends generations.
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Lyrics
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In every beat of my heartThere’s a beat for you (ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh)In every toast of wineThere’s a toast for you, oh, yes, there isIn all of my, my conversationYou’re my, my inspirationAnd everything I doI do for youAlthough we’re, we’re so far apartMy, my love is true (true), so true (true), trueIn every, every beat of my heartThere’s a beat for you