Various Artists Rufus Thomas,Gladys Knight and the Pips,Jerry Butler,Percy Sledge/America’s Music Soul Vol.1

A video collection of American soul music from the 1960s and 1970s. Gladys Knight & the Pips, who hit number one on the US R&B charts in the 70s with songs such as “Sad Rumor” and “Goodbye is Sad Words,” were active in the Memphis blues of the 50s and the STAX R&B-soul era of the 60s. Rufus Thomas is an R&B singer, songwriter, and comedian known for his accomplishments.Jerry Butler, a Mississippi singer who was also a member of the famous Chicago soul group The Impressions, topped the R&B charts from 1966 to 1969. Among the 11 songs that appeared on the album, there were three or more that became top 10 hits, including songs by Percy Sledge. Gladys Knight and the Pips: I Will Fight Best Thing That Ever Happened Midnight Train to Georgia Rufus Thomas: DO the Push and Pull Walking the Dog Carla Thomas: I Like What you do to Me Jerry Butler: Hey, Western Union Man Freda Payne: Band of Gold Bring the Boys Home Percy Sledge: You Had to be There Gladys Knight and the Pips: Save the Overtime Neither One of Us Entire Cast: I Heard it Through The Grapevine