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#74 NEITHER ONE OF US (WANTS TO BE THE FIRST TO SAY GOODBYE)

GLADYS KNIGHT & THE PIPS

(1973)

Writers: Jim Weatherly

Gladys Knight and The Pips released "Neither One Of Us" just prior to their contractual release from Motown Records. The R&B vocal group had been dissatisfied with the lack of attention at the label. The 1972 session that spawned this appropriate swansong for the group at Berry Gordy's label, took place in L.A. Joe Porter produced. Michael O'Martian, who was to become an in demand producer in a few years, arranged the track with Artie Butler. 
The aptly titled song was the group's last major hit at Motown. "Neither One..." reached #1 on the US R&B chart and peaked at #2 and 15 on the Pop and AC equivalents. On the British chart, the single climbed to #31. In Canada, the disc reached #16.    
Knight and The Pips enjoyed greater respect and success on their new label home, Buddah Records. The group continued recording together until they parted company in 1989. Knight has continued recording, as a soloist, ever since. 

This is a list made up of the songs I enjoy the most, ranked in order of preference: the higher we go, the more I cherish them. Some were released as singles, others as album tracks. Some are obscure; others were worldwide hits or have universal appeal. They aren't always the most famous or popular, but simply a personal choice. I have excluded songs from the last few years in order to get a better idea of a song's lasting impression. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.

A new song from the remaining Top 100 is added each weekday, while another 2 are also included from positions 1501-2000 daily. Check back here every 12 hours for an update of the 2000.