🎵 “If Loving You Is Wrong (I Don’t Want to Be Right)” by Millie Jackson (1974)
Written by Homer Banks, Carl Hampton & Raymond Jackson
This powerful soul ballad explores the emotional complexity of forbidden love. Millie Jackson delivers a raw, spoken-word-infused performance that lays bare the pain, passion, and defiance of loving someone she’s not “supposed” to. Her version turned the song into a dramatic confessional.
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🎵 “Hero (Wind Beneath My Wings)” by Gladys Knight & The Pips (1983)
Written by Jeff Silbar & Larry Henley
Produced by Sam Dees, Gladys Knight & Bubba Knight
This soulful rendition of the now-iconic ballad celebrates the quiet strength of those who lift us up. With heartfelt vocals and rich harmonies, Gladys Knight delivers a moving tribute to unsung heroes—the ones who stand behind the spotlight, offering unwavering support.
Fun fact: Though Bette Midler’s version became the most famous, Gladys Knight’s take was one of the earliest charting renditions, released just a year after the song was written.
🎵 “Rainbow” by Gene Chandler (1962)
Written by Curtis Mayfield
A soulful ballad about heartache and hope, “Rainbow” finds Gene Chandler pleading for a lost love to return. With tender vocals and a slow-burning groove, the song captures the emotional storm that follows a breakup.
Fun fact: Gene Chandler later revisited the song in multiple renditions, including the energetic “Rainbow ’65,” bringing new life to this timeless classic.
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