Gladys Knight & the Pips Essays

  • The Rosettanet Implementation Framework (RNIF)

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    RosettaNet Implementation Framework (RNIF) The RosettaNet Implementation Framework, abbreviated as RNIF, defines implementation guidelines for creating software applications which allow reliable transport of PIPs in XML-format business documents between trading partners. RNIF is a robust routing, packaging and security standard created by the RosettaNett consortium to define the way in which a RosettaNet message must be transported, thus providing the underlying service protocol for implementing

  • Impressions Gained of Pip's Character from Great Expectations

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    from Great Expectations 'Pip' is very much a child in the the first chapter. However, it is Pip narrating it as an adult ( retrospective narrator). You know he is a child by his 'childish' thoughts and his rather odd imagination. He manages to come up with the 'childish conclusion' that his father is a 'square, stout, dark man, with curly hair' just by looking at his fathers tombstone. Also, that his mother was 'freckled and sickly'. It is quite bizarre that Pip has managed to conjour up that

  • A Brief Biography Of Nickolas Ashford And Valerie Simpson

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    Valerie Simpson was born on August 26, 1946 in the Bronx. Teaming with husband Nickolas Ashford, Valerie Simpson co-wrote numerous soul hits before the two began a successful performing career of their own in the early 1970’s. Through their 30-year career Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson have become one of the most creative and successful musical couples in recording history. Through their performing, songwriting and producing they have created an extraordinary collection of chart topping hit

  • Culture in the 1960’s Music

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    The Yardbirds, Donovan, Manfred Mann, The Kinks, Herman's Hermits, Tom Jones, Dusty Springfield, The Animals Motown: The Marvelettes, The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, The Four Tops, The Drifters, The Temptations, The Miracles, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight & the Pips, The Spinners, Aretha Franklin Psychedelic Rock: The Beach Boys, The Ventures, The Champs, The Doors, The Grateful Dead, The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Jefferson Airplane, Jan and Dean, Th... ... middle of paper ... ... How people hear

  • That Motown Sound

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    1961 but you might recognize them as The Temptations. Also in 1961, Gordy signed Marvin Gaye, whose most famous song was Let’s Get It On. Gordy signed many artists like The Supremes, The Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, Jimmy and David Ruffin, Gladys Knight and the Pips, The Commodores and The Jackson 5. Motown made stri... ... middle of paper ... ... recognize the impact because acts were going all over the world at that time. I recognized the bridges that we crossed, the racial problems and the barriers

  • How Did Michael Jackson Impact On Society

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    In 1984 Michael Joseph Jackson became the only artist to be awarded eight Grammy’s in a single year. Michael Jackson kicked off his music career with the Jackson 5. The Jacksons signed their first record deal with Motown Records which at the time was already fairly popular. Michael Jackson changed the not just the music industry but the whole entertainment industry with his own style of expressing his feelings and ideals to people all over the world. The Jackson 5 took Motown to new heights when

  • Research Paper On Mariah Carey

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    On the 11th annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Mariah Carey was given the chance to induct Gladys Knight and the Pips who were a soul and R&B family group into this Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She gave a heartwarming speech on how Ms. Knight was a huge impact. Some words she said were, “ thank you so much for being a constant influence on me.” Mariah Carey was also inspired by different genres of music like Jazz,

  • Motown Influence

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    What began at a house in Detroit exploded into an influential force in music and American society. This brief profile explores Motown's development, the guiding force of its founder, the musicians and artists, their top hits, the "sound" of their music and their close family relationships. Motown Company Development and the Influence of Berry Gordy On January 12, 1959, a young African-American songwriter, Berry Gordy, Jr., borrowed $800 from his family and founded a new record company. At that time

  • Michael Jackson Biography

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    Michael Joseph Jackson was an African American male. He was born on August 29, 1958, in Gary, Indiana. His mother worked at sears part time. His father Joseph Jackson was a crane operator at the U.S Steel. Having been a guitarist, he molded his sons into a musical group in the early 1960's, when he discover their gifted talents for music. In the beginning the group only involved Michael's older brothers: Ito, Jermaine and