I can’t hear this song without recalling the guest appearance by “The Pips” on one of Richard Pryor’s comedy specials. The premise was that Gladys had gone off and made a movie and left the Pips behind – so Richard gave the Pips the recognition they were due by booking them without Gladys.
They did all the background vocals and choreography as well as shots of a microphone onstage where Gladys would be, if she was there, which she wasn’t.
I can’t hear this song without recalling the guest appearance by “The Pips” on one of Richard Pryor’s comedy specials. The premise was that Gladys had gone off and made a movie and left the Pips behind – so Richard gave the Pips the recognition they were due by booking them without Gladys.
They did all the background vocals and choreography as well as shots of a microphone onstage where Gladys would be, if she was there, which she wasn’t.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrYDTjOwnok