i wanna be a pip.

I got to cross an item off my bucket list this weekend, as I got to see Gladys Knight in concert.

I’ve been a Gladys Knight fan my whole life…she has a soulful and unmistakable voice, and she sounded just as good as ever. Her band was top notch, and her backup singers were dynamite.

This only reaffirmed my love of the Pips. Even though Gladys performs as a solo act now, I found myself not just singing along with the background harmonies, but when she kicked into “Midnight Train to Georgia”, I was on my feet doing my best imitation of the Pips’ choreography!

It’s amazing that I’ve been fortunate enough to see all of my favorite performers. Between seeing Dionne Warwick and Gladys Knight this summer, it was nice to revisit the music of my childhood performed by two legendary artists.

If Gladys Knight ever decides to have Pips again, I’m totally trying out…..their choreography and harmonies were always on point. I can watch the Richard Pryor skit of just the Pips all day long…..that was genius.

Thank you Gladys, for fulfilling one of my greatest dreams of hearing you perform live. You truly are a living legend, and your music will be celebrated and cherished for many years to come.

And I’m sure I’ll “hear it through the grapevine” if Pips are ever needed.