In the early 1970's Gladys Knight & the Pips left the Motown record label, home of their landmark 60's hits, and signed with the pop label Buddah Records. "Midnight Train to Georgia" was their first hit on the new label and one of their biggest hits of all time.

Performers

• Paris Bennett - February 21, 2006
• Lakisha Jones - February 28, 2007

Songwriter

Jim Weatherly

Notable Recorded Version

• Gladys Knight & the Pips - #1 Pop (1973) (Listen)

Key Lyric Phrase

Oh he's leavin' on the midnight train to Georgia
Said he's goin' back to find the simpler place and time
I've got to be with him on that midnight train to Georgia
I'd rather live in his world than live without him in mine

CD Availability

• Gladys Knight & the Pips - Platinum and Gold Collection