You Are The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me
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- Gladys Knight & The Pips (1974)
"You're the Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me" - also known simply as "Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me" - is a song written by Jim Weatherly, and enjoyed two runs of popularity, each by an artist in a different genre.
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My wife, just dedicated this song to me!! She’s the best thing that ever happened to me!!!
This performance, as any by Gladys and the Pips, is all the proof one needs that there is no race, or color, or culture, or agenda when it comes to God sharing talent with humankind.
Thank you, you are so right!
Amen
LOL...biggest lie ever told. Is that why she straightened her hair like a White woman?
True that
At the funeral of my beautiful wife of 60 years, her two children and me stood by her casket side as this song played throughout the parlor. It signified our love and devotion to her. And as our tears flowed freely, touching her wonderful face, it seemed as if she then filled the room with happiness and joy and gave back to us the thousands of memories she created during the years she was with us in life.
That must have been the most emotional time in your lives. I can't imagine...
I played it at my mums funeral too
Wow beautiful family God bless you. Your beautiful memories touched my heart🙏 blessings to your family from Guadalajara Mexico🙏💙
God bless you always with much love 💗
That’s beautiful, God Bless you all
I could watch this a hundred times a day. Beautiful live performance with true talent, no special effects, no fancy stunts, just raw emotion. and the Pips are so smooth too.
I can understand you 🎁
I listen to it about 100 times a day.
Unbelievable nice song
Unlike Michael Jackson who may have been a thriller with the dance moves and the special effects, but could never even come close to Gladys vocally. Besides, he was a little off the wall and outright bad, and yes, he really was dangerous.
Pips totally underrated, they sound just like the record. Amazing
My mom just passed on to glory, 15 Dember 2020. She'll be with her Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ, in whom His shed blood she trusted! I dedicate this song to you, mom; you will greatly be missed!!!
Wonderful dedication to your Mother.
Omg I love this sound so good man
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G-d bless you. My condolences for the loss of your mother.
My mom dedicated this song to me before she died.
@@kimharris2056 God bless ya Kim. Hang on to the special memories. Lost my dear Mother in a broadside crash on her way to church on Easter Sunday in 1991. Miss her sooo much. 💝
Youngens....Do you notice that Gladys has clothes on and she is still killing it with her nubian beauty and soulful angelic voice. Keep pimping those steps Pips.
+Tony T Great comment! thanks, I got a chuckle out of it. I hope one day it will sink in. It has to, her class is timeless.
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+Tony T Yes unlike this generation today, they just can't seem to feel beautiful unless they take off their cloths!
Ahmana loves TMH....When you can't sing, you show and shake your azz. If we were in this generation would we be into what's out today? Probably yes, because this would be our era and all we would care about is sex and beats.
+Tony T Unless you had discovered independent thought and seperated yourself far from the crowd of people who talk like they are from the 'hood' but live in a 3 bed house in walthamstow.
My Husband was the best thing that ever happened to me. Gone 19 years, miss him more each day that goes by. RIP Bobby thank you for the best days of my life
@@farout166 I appreciate it, Thank You
God. Bless
Just lost my wife, I know your pain God Bless
And you
Been there Bea - she's a hard road...and my wife was young...cancer........all the very best
Unbelievable beauty and talent ... such a powerhouse vocalist
Jesus is the first best thing that ever happened to me, followed by my family. This song is timeless.
The best female soul singer ever !
When she sings its like she telling a story for her heart
What a lovely woman !
Beautiful Gladys Knight what has happen to our music? love and from the heart!
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Man, she was drop--dead gorgeous. Natural beauty, body and soul. Just unreal.
Still is , still has it ,just gotten better
still is
I was born and raised in Detroit in '69 and Gladys has been my crush since I was about 10 years old. Lol
Absolutely love her spirit!!!
absolutely a very beautiful woman
Like Al Green said "Simply Beautiful"
Gladys Knight, one of the greatest talents that we'll ever see.
She sure is
Well said.
I hope you see this joanna
Micheal Jackson's godmother xx
Facts 💯
Sweet Gladys and the greatest back up singers ever. When music was music.
What a live version! Gladys looks so great, too, n she was feelin" it!!
Those times of the best ever music for two decades will never come back again, Timm. I have been so lucky to be in that era. God's blessing.
She is great
I wish i can go back to the 70s. This decade sucks.
So very true 👍. And I wasn't born then.
SAW THIS WOMAN IN CONCERT, HERE I AM A GROWN ASS MAN WITH TEARS IN MY EYES, GLADYS CAN DO THAT TO ME
Marvin - we're just too tough to admit it.....but gimme this gorgeous lady any day
I'm very jealous xx
Yes... She would make anyone cry. She's that type of singer.
She is a beautiful human being!!!
Marvin are you still here?
Without a doubt, one of the most soulful and passionate singers there has ever been. She just oozes feeling when she sings! Love this song so much!
+John Jensen I agree u
Strong voice, great singer
Can you feel that???? Oh my goodness!!!!!!!!
John Jensen she's the best.
Yes, she has quite the voice and sings with sooo much feeling. My late brother loved her voice as well.
Have you ever heard a song that you loved so much but didn't know why? *probably because you were too young to really understand it's meaning?* Then years later you hear the same song again and you understand clearly what they were singing about --because you've lived it.
please listen to your the best thing that ever happened to me you will fall in love all over again with that lady in your life especialy if she blessed you with children
I wish you could ask my daughter because that's why now to this day she's in love with old school music
Tal cual usted lo está diciendo allí; aunque en mi caso, esta canción en particular, la vengo oyendo desde hace unos cuarenta años, y desde el primer momento que la escuché siempre me gustó, me encantó!, y nunca la he dejado de oir, aun eventualmente,.. Enjoy it!
Boy Doll bihhh preach
you got it! I used to think it was about my boyfriend. Now I see it and hear it as an anthem of my family and best friends.
In case you young people out there are wondering what this is, its called raw talent. No jiggling booty, no skimpy clothing, or auto tune or lip syncing...this has lasted over 40 years...and will be here in 40 more...
You nailed it, buddy. I wouldn´t describe it better than the way you did
Agreed
Gladys was one of the best ever, her songs will live on forever
you can have raw talent and still jiggle booty. it called not being a single faceted human beings. humans aren’t one dimensional.
Dear Mom and Dad......
I’m still listening in 2020 as it’s an all time favorite. She puts such feeling into it. There’s just nothing like some of these great artists of yesterday. You had to have a great voice back then to make it.
the best things to happen to us are always remembered. Cherished!
Memories is one of my all time favorites. She sings it the best cause it can bring you back, to buck of tears and feelings and emotions you never knew until you heard her sing. I would of loved to gone to one of her concerts.
LOVE THAT MOTOWN MUSIC,WHERE'S SMOKEY, THE CHILITES,THE TEMPTATIONS,STEVEI WONDER, N THE LIST GOES ON N ON ,MOTOWN NATION, FOREVER
The horn arrangement is phenomenal here. Gladys is phenomenal too, of course!
The mix for the drums are outstanding aswell that snare is cutting straight through beautifully
I am so glad that I was born in an era when music was real music. Songs like this are timeless and priceless. You want to hear good music, go OLD SKOOL for real.
True indeed these songs have no experation date on them
Definitely. We had it good back then.
Me to we had the best music ever
Yeah, old skool music are real and meaningful, even loving, can i ask you a question?@Wanda
timeless classic, as close to perfect as it gets
I am nearly 52, and I remember seeing this fabulous lady and the guys that back her when I was very young and I was entranced by her voice and just how cool were The Pips? I have not seen anyone get near to this wonderful woman as a singing talent. So natural, no pretence, just sing the song as beautiful as it can be - Gladys Knight is totally beyond compare...
One of the best singers ever. No "effected" nonsense, just pure feeling. Love her.
Agree!
Love the way she sings The Way We Were!
I would argue the best vocalist of all time, and this performance was live!
Gladys Knight is one in million singer of all time.
Gladys is one of the top female artists of my lifetime -
A woman that has been so classy, humble, and so giving of her Passion in her craft -
I feel she has not been given the true attention deserving of a vocal artust of her league -
I admire, respect, and have enjoyed her voice for so many years -
Please join me - in saying -
Thank you and -
We so get it.
(Reference - Gladys w BB - Etta - Chaka - and many more - "Ain't Nobody's Business ..."
(This woman is over the top - no matter her awesome great peers - She nails her songs - EVER-TUME :-)
YOU ARE A TRUE CLASS ACT - ONE OF THE BEST VOCAL ARTISTS - EVER!
THANK YOU GLADYS KNIGHT -
Gladys is one elegant singer. Thanks for the great sound ❤️
Not forgetting the pips!
Gladys is my favorite female singer - hard to choose, with so much talent back then and now. She's just the best. Gorgeous too.
Better than Madonna or Molly Cyrus? Just a joke. Gladys is the best vocalist of all time. She has more talent in just one fingernail than Madonna or Molly Cyrus will ever have in their lifetimes.
What a beautiful, heartfelt song. Gladys voice is so unique, I can always tell it's her singing. I've dedicated this song to my husband many times. This is music, unlike so much of the noise you hear these days.
I agree with you Priscilla.
Saw Gladys and concert 3 or 4 years ago. Her voice did not change or diminish-just as strong as ever!
This is my very favorite song from Gladys Knight tonight. I sang it during karaoke on a Caribbean cruise a few years ago, and of course I dedicated it to my husband who is the best thing that ever happened to me it!
I understand. This song is my mom..either way it's about intense love
I love your heartfelt expression
The best. Hands down, the best singer I've ever heard in my life. No one can sing and tell a story like she does. The best. Period.
No one did soul like her... and that's coming from a big Whitney fan. Gladys set the bar and it's never been topped.
modspell never ever... None of these new female singers just haven't reached her yet.. & I don't think they ever will tbh..
The amount of control she has with such a powerful voice, has always amazed me.
I'm a Rock & Roller....forgive me....she and the group just draw you in....goose bumps....you simply have to listen in awe of her. To the point of tears welling up. What a gift God blessed us with! Amazing!
She sings this song so beautifully & those Pips were always amazingly backing her up. Great team
Quincy Blue [al
Damn, she was a BEAUTY with a powerful voice that brought a lot of pain forth. I can’t lie, this song brought the tear game through, but I bounced back. Such a a beautiful woman in her day with a voice that can make you shed a tear, I swear. SUBSTANCE ALL THE WAY.
...and she STILL is.
she's still beautiful. she really has aged nicely
Saw her in Boston and still sings just like this. She gorgeous, personable and lovely. Really glad I saw her. Go see her if you get the chance.
One of the most beautiful voices of all time ! Pure class !!!
She is Such A Beautiful Woman. Her Music is Incredible..LOVE LOVE LOVE!
She sings with such feeling! This is live and it is note perfect! Just as good as the recorded version, if not better. That is a sign of great talent when you can do it just as well (and I would venture to say better) in a live performance. This woman had SOUL like nobody before nor since. All I can say is: WOW!
Too true
thanks
:28 gives me chills...and I've seen Diana Ross, etc, blah, blah, blah...but THIS lady had it ALL....just like a world class comedian >>>her timing was fucking impeccable....good on her, she must be a very bright individual...hell, THIS is a clinic for any lead vocalist (any gender) >>> THIS lady is the bomb, presence, appearance, performance....and, wait for it....she can actually SING, and sing like a fucking bird!!
Yes....see my post above. Like 'cuts like a knife' and such...
yeah..she was special ! Probably could have sung any other Motown queen off the stage...but never would have..just class!!
Wacokid48 What's your name you Waco?
love these guys....dedicated this song to my daughter....thank you Gladys for saying what I could not....
JESUS YOU ARE THE BEST THAT EVER HAPPENED TO ME, 2019 AND THIS SONG IS STILL NUMBER ONE.
I was just in the bath singing this song,and could not get it out of my head!!! 1974 i was 14 years old. When you all of a sudden start singing it 40 years later the penny has dropped? what a beautiful woman she is,and a voice so soulful and on Que with emotions. Gladys sorry it took so long for me to appreciate your song. XXX Much Respect.
Tom Keir i
Grew up listening to Gladys Knight and the Pips. Wonderful music that resonates down the years! So grateful to my parents for sharing the gift of music with me. Thanks for sharing this video, Jose. Carried me away to a happy, long ago time.
Man, now that's REAL music right there!!! Gladys singing her heart out, killer rhythm and horn section, and an AMAZING and relatable song, with and actually coda ending. YES!!!!!!
Absolute best. Classy lady and the Pips are true gentlemen.
So beautiful. I sing this to my sweet wife every year on our anniversary because she is the best thing that ever happened to me. I love you "My Pretty Girl", and I thank God for you each day.
That’s a beautiful thing to do!!!
There's that guy who chops this song up so well on tiktok...he brought me here
Me to 😅
@@gamerrr50 🙌🙌
I had to zoom in with my phone to see the title. People love gatekeeping
My moms on her way out, this song is dedicated to her-- YOUR THE BEST THING THAT EVER HAPPENED TO ME MOM
" I Had my Share of Ups & Downs" Still listening 2019 🍷💓
In 1975 my Family was murdered in New Jersey. The Instrumentals of this song was played at the Funeral. I was only 14 years old at the time and this song broke me down in a way i couldn't explain. It took a long time before i could actually listen to this song without crying. 😢
Giving birth to my son is The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me. ❣️❣️
THIS SONG IS SO BEAUTIFUL THAT IT MAKES ME CRY!!!! THIS is a love song.
I thought I was the only one that cries.. I think about my daughter every time I hear this song b/c she changed my life for the better
Hall of fame material there. Top notch Gladys.
Such talent and so beautiful as well,
she's the best thing.
+Bill Bright Couldn't have said it any better Bill!
queen
It's true every inch a woman,
and her most beautiful part of all,,
her mind.
Now that's real music 🎶. The memories brought tears to my eyes and a smile on my face.
She's the Greatest female singer of them all,in my opinion..I was fortunate enough to get to see her in Glasgow. Fabulous!
God this tune makes you misty eyed , she absolutely breaks your heart with the most deepest feelings , brilliant 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼
This is a valuable video of Gladys Knight's live singing. Back in the day, many TV appearances were lip synced. This is live and a great performance.
Most TV appearances were lip synched back in the 70's. This is such a great performance.
I never tire of watching this performance and it always brings me to tears. How I love and respect this lady. Truly - one of the greatest voices of our time.
She’s a legend, so can I ask you a question?@Annette
I adore her in 2021. The way she sings this song brings tears. This performance is a religious experience. She is American R&B at it's peak. Nothing like it. Love.
There's no other artist to touch me the way her singing does...
You know when I was 5 years old, 2 cement workers sat down on the hot concrete step having their lunch...each had a quart of milk with their sandwiches... every day in that hot glorious summer days in Memphis tn. We were buddies.....there was nothing but real friendship between us....2 hard working black gentlemen and one 5 year old white boy. Bonded that summer..now that I’m 82 old yr. old white guy.....know something their both in my nightly
Prayers...my 2 buddies.
She just got more and more beautiful all these years:)
Thats what you call a live stage performance.. Just jaw drop'n WOW😮😍😍😍
Sweet, really beautiful song ❤️
OMG this is what CZcams is all about . This amazing gem! YES GLADYS outstanding
This performance was outstanding! I love the sound of that live band 💜
No "auto tune" with Gladys! She's the Real Thing!
EXACTLY
She has such a sweet face, dreamy eyes, a priceless smile, a heart & soul you could get lost in.
Such a beautiful voice.
Real ALL LIVE performance. This was when the Midnight Special was at its best
My favourite Gladys Knight song. Reminds me of when my son was born. I now also have a daughter 💖😂. They're grown up now. This is for both of you.XX
I "fell in love" with this woman nearly 50 years ago. Watching this affirms what great taste I had.
Always in my loved singer list since first hear in the 60's. Have seen her in concert. Class Act all the way! One of the very best to me!!!!❤️
For anyone who didn't grow up listening to her...this is what REAL singing is about. She is quite gifted. Nobody is in her class.
When you hear that phrase, "the complete package," here's what they're talking about. God bless G & the Pips.
After watching all theses old songs..i can't help but get kinda teary eyed..all these wonderful songs brings back so many great memories..wish things could be like the old days..again !!
How old are you?
Gladys knight is gorgeous and her voice is great
She looks as beautiful as she sounds
These vocals, the beauty, the essence- AMAZING!
Such a beautiful song. Love this. You really singing from the bottom of the heart. The one and only Queen Gladys Knight & the Pips
I was introduced to the song by a lovely women a long time ago..Who has passed on RIP Mary Thomas. I always find it very difficult to get through this song without 😢
Such a beautiful and pure voice...Timeless !!!!
Right up there with the very best of them
Such a wonderful talent, sang with such emotion, nobody like her today
Gladys Knight one of the best singers of all time. I just love her.
YES
Happy 50th birthday to me listening to this as one of my best songs in life. God bless Gladys and those immaculate men. So beautiful. ❤❤❤
Best female artist of all time, bar none. We love you, Gladys.
Who's here in 2020
I am
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@@celestematthews3266 me
@@lindakriss2606 👍
me
I'm nineteen and proud to say I appreciate phenomenal artists such as Gladys Knight, Aretha, Etta ... and so many more. I appreciate music so much more because of the magical feelings they've incorporated into their songs.
the greatest female singer the world has ever been blessed to ever hear!
Love this elegant lady...the best!
theresa bollman OK
+Bill Wilson and
little blue bird by you Johnny Taylor
Gladys your brilliant loved you from when I was 14 and bought a single of yours. You were overshadowed by less talented singers! .But your still out there girl and sounding / looking fantastic. 😚 thanks Gladys for sharing your top voice with the world xx
*Lady Gladys Knight & The Pips, what a timeless masterpiece!*
Beautiful woman....beautiful song....beautiful voice.....
LIVE people. No auto tune lip sync garbage. Pure class 190%
Still one of the best voices ever to move near a mic. If you don't have a good ear for perfection, then you can't possibly understand this artists' tone. It fits!
My favorite Glady's Knight song!!💝
I can listen to the song over and over!!! It's a spiritual song for r me!! My GOD AND SAVIOR IS THE BEST THING THAT'S EVER HAPPEN TO ME!!!
They had that "connection" to the audience that made you feel like they were performing just for you.
After 60 years of marriage I lost my lovely wife, on September 9th 2013, a victim of cancer. This song was played as my children and myself stood at her casket and each word tore at our hearts. The song , I know, was carried to heaven with her soul.
Hello Bob, sorry for your lost. If you're familiar with John 5:28,29 you will find that there will be a resurrection of loved one's that have died. There are NO souls in heaven as blood and flesh can't enter into heaven. God (Psalms 83:18) promises a paradise under one Government according to (Daniel 2:44) headed by His Son Jesus Christ with sickness & death won't exist as brought out in Revelation 21:3,4. Many people have the misunderstanding that "all good people go to heaven" but there is NO SCRIPTURE in the bible to support that. So if you know of anyone saying that.............have them show you where it's at in the scriptures because I can't find it.
Oh My It would have been twice as hard to not cry with this song playing.I am crying right now. I know she will be missed forever.
Hello Bob, your last comment regarding her soul in heaven. There's no scripture that says souls are in heaven / Blood and flesh can't enter into heaven / again as I've said in my last comment. . .John 5:28,29 talks about a resurrection here on earth of family members that have died. Sickness & death will be gone as brought out in Revelation 21:3,4. That song by Glady Knight is not playing in heaven as you've brought out. Sorry for your grief but it's short lived as death will soon come to an end. It's all written in the bible. Anything contrary to that isn't written or supported in the God's (Psalms 83:18) word the bible.
Contessa Dent The tears did flow profusely but they were so real and calmed my heart as I looked at her beautiful face and recalled all of the wonderful moments of those 60 years of our lives
herman peal Thanks for you comments. I am agnostic and belief in a place called heaven is not in my conversations. But my reference to "Heaven" is only because my wonderful wife was a devout Catholic and all through her beautiful life she professed her belief that when she passed she would join all of those she loved who passed before her I her in her heaven.
This music cuts deep in my soul. I’m a kid of the 90’s and I appreciate this masterpiece very much
The irony she sings if anyone should ever write my life story (decades later and now a legend and always will be )
I loved Miss Aretha (God rest her soul) BUT Miss Gladys is the "Queen of Soul" to me! Her songs got my mom through some hard times as her angelic voice reaches down & touches your soul! She sings with her vocal strength yet ends with a smoothe ending! She's beautiful & every song is sends a message, with "The Pips" getting their groove on!👠🎙🎼🎶
OLD SKOOL music are the best, God rest her soul so can i ask you a question?@ ShelleyValles
@@alexmorton4991 Sure go ahead
@@shelleyvalles Thanks! So which do you like more Music or Comedy?
@@alexmorton4991 I love both very much but I would have to say music by far comes out ahead!😊
@@shelleyvalles Smiles😊, well I prefer music too. My aunt always love playing Old skool music, so what type of music do you enjoy listening to?