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SONG HOME IN-DEPTH COVER VERSIONS YOUR VIEWS "Midnight Train to Georgia" Gladys Knight and the Pips "Midnight Plane To Houston" became "Midnight Train to Georgia" – and Atlanta R&B group Gladys Knight and the Pips' best-known tune. Song facts Composer Jim Weatherly Genre Soul Album Imagination Year of Release 1973 In cover versions The original, the Cissy Houston version, and more ... Listen to Cissy Houston MORE COVER VERSIONS Gladys Knight & The Pips 68% Cissy Houston 13% Eddie Middleton 11% Jim Weatherly 8% VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE... I'm a bit of a sucker for a sad tale ... Des'ree Singer/songwriter Des'ree on her love for the song READ MORE COMMENTS... Make a comment Your Name and Town/City: Your Message: Songwriting tips Find out more about writing your own songs in our Songwriting Guides. Test your knowledge Take the "Midnight Train To Georgia" quiz! Newsletter sign-up Sign up for updates on new songs, documentaries and live events Like this song? Try these... Walk On By Dionne Warwick DON'T MISS Doves Special guests on Dermot's show this week What's on Radio 2 Documentaries Find out more about current and forthcoming documentaries on Radio 2.

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