Name: About Love (Expanded Edition) by Gladys Knight, The Pips
Brand: Gladys Knight
SKU: 886446489209
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3 (77 reviews)

ALBUM

In 1977, 1978, and 1979, Gladys Knight & the Pips put a lot of effort into recording separately. Minus Knight, the Pips recorded two LPs as a trio (1977's At Last The Pips and 1978's Callin', both on Casablanca), while Knight provided her first two solo albums (1978's Miss Gladys Knight on Buddah/Arista and 1979's Gladys Knight on Columbia). But by 1980, the group itself was their top priority again. The R&B department at Columbia had very high hopes for this album, and they weren't disappointed. Both creatively and commercially, About Love was Gladys Knight & the Pips' most successful album since 1974's I Feel a Song. The people they can thank for the album's excellence are the husband and wife team of Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson, who wrote and produced all of the material. The ballad "Landlord" soared to number three on Billboard's R&B singles charts, and the uptempo dance items "Bourgie, Bourgie" (originally recorded by Ashford & Simpson as an instrumental) and "Taste of Bitter Love" also became hits. Meanwhile, About Love also contains its share of gems that weren't released as singles, including the dramatic "Add It Up" and the smooth "Friendly Persuasion." This impressively consistent LP indicated that Gladys Knight & the Pips still had a lot of life left in them as a group, and sure enough, they stayed together for another ten years before parting company for good in 1990.
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1. Landlord

by Gladys Knight, The Pips

Alto Saxophone: Eddie Daniels; Performer
Background Vocals: Gladys Knight
William Guest
Edward Potten
Merald "bubba" Knight; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Howard Johnson
Ronnie Cuber; Performer
Bass: Francisco Centeno; Performer
Drums: Chris Parker; Performer
French Horn: Donald Corrado
Peter Gordon
John Clarke
Brooks Tillotson; Performer
Arranger: Rob Mounsey; Composer
Composer: N. Ashford
Valerie Simpson
V.simpson; Composer
Lyricist: Valerie Simpson
N. Ashford
V.simpson; Composer
Guitar: Eric Gale; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Joseph M. Palmaccio; Production
Mixing Engineer: Jimmy Simpson; Production
Percussion: Ralph Macdonald; Performer
Performer: Gladys Knight
The Pips
Gladys Knight & The Pips; Performer
Piano: Valerie Simpson; Performer
Primary Artist: Gladys Knight & The Pips; Main Performer
Tenor Saxophone: George Young
Michael Brecker; Performer
Trumpet: Lou Soloff
Jon Faddis; Performer
Vocals: Edward Potten
William Guest
Gladys Knight
Merald "bubba" Knight; Performer
Vocal Arrangement: Valerie Simpson
Nickolas Ashford
Nicholas Ashford; Composer
Producer: Nickolas Ashford
Valerie Simpson
Nicholas Ashford; Production
Recording: Mike Hutchinson; Production

2. Taste of Bitter Love

by Gladys Knight, The Pips

Alto Saxophone: Eddie Daniels; Performer
Background Vocals: William Guest
Edward Potten
Merald "bubba" Knight
Gladys Knight; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Ronnie Cuber
Howard Johnson; Performer
Arranger: Paul Riser; Composer
Lyricist: Nickolas Ashford
Valerie Simpson
N.ashford
V.simpson; Composer
Primary Artist: Gladys Knight & The Pips; Main Performer
Mixing Engineer: Jimmy Simpson; Production
Bass: Francisco Centeno; Performer
Producer: Nickolas Ashford
Valerie Simpson
Nicholas Ashford; Production
Drums: Chris Parker; Performer
French Horn: Donald Corrado
Peter Gordon
John Clarke
Brooks Tillotson; Performer
Guitar: Eric Gale; Performer
Performer: Gladys Knight
The Pips
Gladys Knight & The Pips; Performer
Piano: Valerie Simpson; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: George Young
Michael Brecker; Performer
Trumpet: Jon Faddis
Lou Soloff; Performer
Vocals: Edward Potten
Merald "bubba" Knight
William Guest
Gladys Knight; Performer
Composer: Nickolas Ashford
Valerie Simpson
N.ashford
V.simpson; Composer
Vocal Arrangement: Nickolas Ashford
Valerie Simpson
Nicholas Ashford; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Joseph M. Palmaccio; Production
Recording: Mike Hutchinson; Production

3. Still Such a Thing

by Gladys Knight, The Pips

Alto Saxophone: Eddie Daniels; Performer
Background Vocals: Gladys Knight
William Guest
Edward Potten
Merald "bubba" Knight; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Howard Johnson
Ronnie Cuber; Performer
Bass: Francisco Centeno; Performer
Drums: Chris Parker; Performer
French Horn: Donald Corrado
Peter Gordon
John Clarke
Brooks Tillotson; Performer
Arranger: Rob Mounsey; Composer
Composer: N. Ashford
Valerie Simpson
V.simpson; Composer
Lyricist: Valerie Simpson
N. Ashford
V.simpson; Composer
Guitar: Eric Gale; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Joseph M. Palmaccio; Production
Mixing Engineer: Jimmy Simpson; Production
Percussion: Ralph Macdonald; Performer
Performer: Gladys Knight
The Pips
Gladys Knight & The Pips; Performer
Piano: Valerie Simpson; Performer
Primary Artist: Gladys Knight & The Pips; Main Performer
Tenor Saxophone: George Young
Michael Brecker; Performer
Trumpet: Lou Soloff
Jon Faddis; Performer
Vocals: Edward Potten
William Guest
Gladys Knight
Merald "bubba" Knight; Performer
Vocal Arrangement: Valerie Simpson
Nickolas Ashford
Nicholas Ashford; Composer
Producer: Nickolas Ashford
Valerie Simpson
Nicholas Ashford; Production
Recording: Mike Hutchinson; Production

4. Get the Love

by Gladys Knight, The Pips

Primary Artist: Gladys Knight & The Pips; Main Performer
Performer: Gladys Knight
The Pips
Gladys Knight & The Pips; Performer
Composer: Valerie Simpson
N. Ashford
V.simpson; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Jimmy Simpson; Production
Producer: Valerie Simpson
Nickolas Ashford; Production

5. Add It Up

by Gladys Knight, The Pips

Primary Artist: Gladys Knight & The Pips; Main Performer
Performer: Gladys Knight
The Pips
Gladys Knight & The Pips; Performer
Composer: Valerie Simpson
N. Ashford
V.simpson; Composer
Engineer: Michael Hutchinson; Production
Mixing Engineer: Jimmy Simpson; Production
Producer: Valerie Simpson
Nickolas Ashford; Production

6. Bourgie', Bourgie'

by Gladys Knight, The Pips

Alto Saxophone: Eddie Daniels; Performer
Background Vocals: Gladys Knight
William Guest
Edward Potten
Merald "bubba" Knight; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Howard Johnson
Ronnie Cuber; Performer
Bass: Francisco Centeno; Performer
Drums: Chris Parker; Performer
French Horn: Donald Corrado
Peter Gordon
John Clarke
Brooks Tillotson; Performer
Arranger: Paul Riser; Composer
Composer: Nickolas Ashford
Valerie Simpson
N.ashford
V.simpson; Composer
Lyricist: Valerie Simpson
Nickolas Ashford
N.ashford
V.simpson; Composer
Guitar: Eric Gale; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Joseph M. Palmaccio; Production
Mixing Engineer: Jimmy Simpson; Production
Percussion: Ralph Macdonald; Performer
Performer: Gladys Knight
The Pips
Gladys Knight & The Pips; Performer
Piano: Valerie Simpson; Performer
Primary Artist: Gladys Knight & The Pips; Main Performer
Tenor Saxophone: George Young
Michael Brecker; Performer
Trumpet: Lou Soloff
Jon Faddis; Performer
Vocals: Edward Potten
William Guest
Gladys Knight
Merald "bubba" Knight; Performer
Vocal Arrangement: Valerie Simpson
Nickolas Ashford
Nicholas Ashford; Composer
Producer: Nickolas Ashford
Valerie Simpson
Nicholas Ashford; Production
Recording: Mike Hutchinson; Production

7. Friendly Persuasion

by Gladys Knight, The Pips

Primary Artist: Gladys Knight & The Pips; Main Performer
Composer: Valerie Simpson
N. Ashford
V.simpson; Composer
Performer: Gladys Knight
The Pips
Gladys Knight & The Pips; Performer
Producer: Valerie Simpson
Nickolas Ashford; Production

8. We Need Hearts

by Gladys Knight, The Pips

Primary Artist: Gladys Knight & The Pips; Main Performer
Composer: Valerie Simpson
N. Ashford
V.simpson; Composer
Performer: Gladys Knight
The Pips
Gladys Knight & The Pips; Performer
Producer: Valerie Simpson
Nickolas Ashford; Production

9. Landlord (Single Version)

by Gladys Knight, The Pips

Primary Artist: Gladys Knight & The Pips; Main Performer
Performer: Gladys Knight
The Pips
Gladys Knight & The Pips; Performer
Composer: Valerie Simpson
Nick Ashford; Composer
Lyricist: Valerie Simpson
Nick Ashford; Composer
Producer: Valerie Simpson
Nick Ashford; Production

10. Taste of Bitter Love (Single Version)

by Gladys Knight, The Pips

Primary Artist: Gladys Knight & The Pips; Main Performer
Performer: Gladys Knight
The Pips
Gladys Knight & The Pips; Performer
Composer: Valerie Simpson
Nickolas Ashford; Composer
Lyricist: Valerie Simpson
Nickolas Ashford; Composer

11. Bourgie', Bourgie' (Single Version)

by Gladys Knight, The Pips

Primary Artist: Gladys Knight & The Pips; Main Performer
Performer: Gladys Knight
The Pips
Gladys Knight & The Pips; Performer
Composer: Valerie Simpson
Nickolas Ashford
N.ashford
V. Simspon; Composer
Lyricist: Valerie Simpson
Nickolas Ashford
N.ashford
V. Simspon; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

46 minutes and 20 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 3355x3355 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

7/11 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

2/11 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

R&B, Soul, Contemporary R&B, Disco

Label

Columbia - Legacy

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1979

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

886446489209

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Notification

About Love (Expanded Edition)

1. Landlord

2. Taste of Bitter Love

3. Still Such a Thing

4. Get the Love

5. Add It Up

6. Bourgie', Bourgie'

7. Friendly Persuasion

8. We Need Hearts

9. Landlord (Single Version)

10. Taste of Bitter Love (Single Version)

11. Bourgie', Bourgie' (Single Version)

Technical Specifications

About Love (Expanded Edition)

Product information

Release options

1. Landlord

2. Taste of Bitter Love

3. Still Such a Thing

4. Get the Love

5. Add It Up

6. Bourgie', Bourgie'

7. Friendly Persuasion

8. We Need Hearts

9. Landlord (Single Version)

10. Taste of Bitter Love (Single Version)

11. Bourgie', Bourgie' (Single Version)

Technical Specifications