A few weeks back, we riffed on a few songs with notable Houston connections. “Midnight Train to Georgia” didn’t make the list for a pretty obvious reason: It’s set in Georgia. And not even Georgia, ...

This essay is adapted from Danyel Smith’s new book, “Shine Bright: A Very Personal History of Black Women in Pop.” My questions have never changed. Been asking since L.A. was new to me. Since my first ...

The former Ole Miss quarterback wrote hits for Gladys Knight & the Pips during the 1970s. His songs were also recorded by Glen Campbell, Charley... Jim Weatherly, Who Wrote 'Midnight Train To Georgia, ...

Trains, they’re extraordinary creations that helped shape America, but they seem pretty arbitrary subjects when it comes to music. And yet, there are so many songs about trains—midnight trains to ...

Gladys Knight and the Pips were two decades into their career when they released their signature song. Formed in 1952, the legendary band comprised of Gladys Knight, her brother Bubba Knight and their ...

In honor of Black Music Month in June, The Root is launching an exclusive series about the history of Black music…full of stories and videos telling the story behind some of our favorite songs by ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Gladys Knight and the Pips at the 16th Grammy Awards on March 2, 1974, at the Hollywood Palladium. (CBS Photo Archive via Getty ...

Jim Weatherly first gained notice as a University of Mississippi football player, and then as a hit songwriter. And his love for the game led to his greatest success in music, involving first a young ...