Gladys Knight & The Pips - I've Got to Use My Imagination (Audio)

"I've Got to Use My Imagination" by Gladys Knight & The Pips
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Lyrics:
I've really got to use (I've got to use)
A good imagination (I've got to use)
To think of good reasons (I've got to use)
To keep on pushin' on (I've got to use)
I said I've got to make the best of (Best of, best of)
A bad situation (Bad situation)
Ever since that day (Ever since that day)
I woke up and found out
That you were gone (You're too strong, got to keep on keepin' on)
#IveGottoUseMyImagination #GladysKnight #ThePips #OfficialAudio

[@brk726]

Here we go again! I'll be visiting this song a lot over the next four plus years.

[@sanniepstein4835]

I disagree with you 100% on politics but agree this a great song and a great singer

[@brk726]

@sanniepstein4835 thank you for being respectful about disagreeing! I felt like replying because how uncommon nowadays that is, and I'm happy we both can agree how this song is wonderful. Take care.

[@sanniepstein4835]

@@brk726 You too. I hope things improve for all of us.

[@stevenwilliams496]

Amen!

[@luminyam6145]

Is there anything better than Gladys Knight and the Pips? No, no there is not.

[@lillianmunster4734]

I Agree with Ya 💯

[@j.gayletucker6631]

Absolutely no!❤

[@ShaniTrahan-sk2rd]

Absolutely not 💛💗💙❤💜💚💕💕💕🌷🌷🌷🌹🌹🌹🌹🎶🎶🎵🎵🦢🥳

[@josephclark1395]

Absolutely 💯 👍 👍 👍

[@AndrewGraziani-k7d]

What a fight song!!! Kind of song that gives one the strength and determination to overcome a "bad situation ".

[@paullukacik4644]

As well known as she is, I believe Ms. Knight is quite underrated.

[@ziggygong3312]

She's won 7 Grammys and been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; I'd say she's rated about right.

[@susanm7925]

And Taylor Swift is overated!

[@CynthiaMitchell-yx6wz]

I love this it's reminds me of mommy ❤😊😊😊

[@KrishnaKumar-bz5uu]

The first omen got me here

[@ClevelandMcKinney91]

#Facts 💯

[@shermanjackson81]

Same

[@schneider4080]

me too. 😄

[@yeseniamartinez2166]

No way me too

[@MultifacetedJoshua]

Same!

[@SteveWilsonSr.-rm9ek]

Got to make the best out of a badd Situation, point blank, over.

[@mapsan1]

Gladys voice and her boys just do - groove!

[@rjzavala87]

First omen. Was not expecting to hear one of the most soulfull, badass songs ever made. Im still in awe ive never heard this before. Just incredible.

[@jdakins4843]

you should’ve been there when it came out 💞

[@rjzavala87]

​@@jdakins4843i bet it was rowdy. Love this track.

[@lamontgardner5120]

Music that was on a whole other level that cant be explained!

[@thomasporter5965]

Amen and amen sisters & brothers!!!! So powerfully uplifting in the deepest despair!

[@Belluser-we1uc5cb2l]

I was 7 listening to this and dancing in my room.❤

[@EnzoDBaker5309]

I was a little older and might be the one that was peekin' through the window...

[@darlenezamora1277]

Thank you Miss Gladys Knight. ⚘

[@lillianmunster4734]

🌹❤️🌹🎶⭐

[@grayclaw1391]

This is one of my favorite Glady Knight and the Pips song.

[@CharlesSmith-mj4lj]

This and on and on

[@johntaylorjr4344]

Has that good ole big band sound to it. You just don't hear this anymore. Now THIS is music! Bravo!!!

[@Lashell-q4j]

Right 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@rodneybrazier3325]

This is the kind of great music I listened to while I was growing up.

[@plumenommershpadoinkle7575]

I always listen to this song whenever something goes wrong in my life. It helps me pick myself up & feel determined to turn shit around

[@blinkybli8326]

The day this song can't get me out of bed in the morning, I'll know I'm dead.

[@jessicawilliams1176]

Yeah, I love this song. Happy 79th Birthday to The Empress of Soul, Ms. Gladys Knight! ❤🥳🎉🎊5/28/2023

[@michavandam]

The floor tom instead of the snare drum is so great!

[@Kitkat613]

What do I do personally when things don’t work out in my favor? I keep on keeping on. I don’t attack society as I witness others doing when they don’t get their way.

[@jimmyjam26]

Baseline dope asf 🔥

[@JoAnnaDale]

Yes!! Absolutely! 🎶🎶

[@Hutzjohn]

Was never really of fan of Gladys Knight & The Pips --- BUT this is totally Awesome!

[@rolandroushias446]

fantastic vocal performance by Gladys Knight & the Pips .Starts off low and slow, then the build up and finally the release is incredible. Who can't relate to her lament ?....but determined to carry on some how....some way....

[@margolangley4472]

...yes, they're "takin' it to church" at the end!! ❤🎉

[@jzotto7971]

Raw soul singing about lost love. She can belt it out but the Pips make it even better.

[@doplinger1]

Lots of great music there, my favorite is “I’ve Got to Use My Imagination”.

[@Allisgood-f7f]

A beautiful inspirational song

[@tonyfelton8042]

THAT VOICE!

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

Saw them live in Jamaica in 1982. They were the best band that night and there were a ton of great bands.

[@marvinjones5000]

This is one of the most gangsta songs of all time!

[@israelzayas8282]

Had me at: "Darkness all around me.." ❤

[@paulaanderson5739]

Love ❤❤❤. This song, the whole album, is keeping me keeping on! Thank you, Queen Gladys and the Pips❤

[@nancyquinones4122]

Loved this song since I was a little girl. Still do!

[@darlenezamora1277]

Love, peace and happiness for you, Miss Gladys Knight. ⚘

[@janicekoenig9217]

Gladys… one of my favorite singers. A great song.

[@Zickcermacity]

POWERFUL production! Not all compressed six ways from Sunday like a current equivalent song.

[@tawahnagreen4765]

I had to listen to this song after thinking about the episode of "A Different World" with Gladys Knight appeared on it.

[@wildwitchwest]

yes, Three Girls Three. an absolute classic especially "i had a dream Gladys had me shot. Can't blame her"

[@maggieedward3951]

Gladys Knight Queen of my Soul keep on keeping on 💖💖💥💥

[@bishopbeans409]

Just had to drop by here after 9 Perfect Strangers Ep.1~ what a find!

[@deborahmoses5626]

For sure Gladys Knight

[@kathyguinto4585]

There's a message to this song.Regardless of the circumstances,bad as they may be,life goes on,just keep on keeping on.John M Guinto

[@holdenmcgroin9774]

I lose my mind when I hear this song.

[@michaelfurminger6432]

Man, that chick can sing!

[@lillianmunster4734]

I Agree with Ya 💯👏❤️

[@leederosa9721]

You know it!

[@jzotto7971]

All woman.

[@barbie.travels]

Nothing else like real music like this! We will never forget this song as needed to this day. Makes you at ease and less stressed. Thank you for such great memories. Dedicating my Throwback Thursday to you!

[@cathawilliams159]

ICON!! Much ❤️

[@phillyaleek6972]

She sings this 🎵 song with so much power 👏👏👏

[@GSFlood]

Got to keep on keeping on

[@Music4allofU]

This LP is incredible from beginning to end. Love it always.

[@michaelr3955]

BADASSSSSSS

[@lgibs666]

Going thru sumethin and this song popped into my brain

[@chrislyall6251]

PREACH !!!!

[@melodysanger103]

THIS WEEK IN MUSIC HISTORY 50 YEARS AGO (October 9, 1973): Gladys Knight and the Pips released their album “Imagination” (#1 R&B album charts; #9 pop album charts). This was their first album on Buddah Records after they left Motown a few months ago. [10/10/2023]

[@hollydowell]

Thanks...I needed that!! 20x over!!! 😍😍😍

[@SamuelGriffin-u8d]

Take me back to the weekend

[@mikelabor7688]

True beauty on display. Definitely a lifetime fave!

[@krussell89]

Juneteenth 2024 brought me here. I'm 67 years old and I've been reminiscing listening to Gladys while growing up. "You're The Best Thing That's Ever Happened To Me", I dedicate to my husband and daughter as the theme song to my life. I've been lucky. 💙

[@judithwalsh7645]

Im the same. Im 69 absolutely love her. One of the best female voice EVER.!!!

[@tomroark1773]

This song is pure smoke!

[@robynstuckey3546]

❤❤❤

[@ruthdixon7807]

fantastic...whether on vee jay, motown or buddha, they were consistent hit makers.

[@judithwalsh7645]

NO, NO. AMAZEING VOICE, EVERY THING ABOUT HER 100% SO SO TAMALA. LOVE HER. JUDY BLACKPOOL UK.X

[@JoAnnaDale]

That BASS is 🔥!! 🎶🎶 'was listening to Forrest Gump soundtrack and this awesomeness popped up. ❤

[@yvonnemendez3075]

One of her best 😅❤

[@ronnymatthews4133]

Pip pip,Hooray ❤ this ! P,S, U SO PUNny❤ Love from Hello facts❤

[@zovalentine7305]

May 28, 2021 Happy Birthday Empress of Soul, Gladys Knight 💃💖🌟🎉🎀🎁🎈🎂🎶🌟

[@frankmalinaro9700]

It's late November 2024 and this really hits home. " Darkness all around blocking out the Sun ! "

[@missv5439]

It's been my pleasure ❤️🕯️🕯️🕯️❤️

[@morwaengmatlakala1778]

It been my pleasure

[@MsPolipoli]

Latrice took me to church with her lip sync! So perfect ♥️

[@sonyajackson3004]

Gladys is 🔥🔥🔥

[@alexfernandohuenten1374]

Awesome

[@damotherFNman]

I literally dreamt about this song last night and here I am listening. Jan 2,2021

[@kimball8761]

Yes that was a song I'm going to be back in the day for me.

[@Purplereign3121]

Anthem 😊

[@johnchellino4584]

😄OMG! Amazing! Fabulous! etc. etc. etc. Timeless.

[@ediitzz9741]

The first omen made me come here.

[@paytonplace1966]

The Empress and we are not worthy .

[@errolthomas9426]

Good thing my mom(God bless her soul) played this song years before Forrest Gump came out

[@vanessawhitneypro]

This is my JAM! Thanks for posting! Thank You, Gladys Knight & The Pips!

[@alanduran-gonzalez8060]

Netflix’s Halston and Latrice Royale brought me here!! That is allz jejeje 🤪

[@josephhernandez1885]

I was brought here because of The First Omen

[@Armistead_MacSkye]

Got ta make the best of a bad situation!

[@平尾清志]

懐かしい

[@MarcusDanny-un1dg]

The first omen. Nell Tiger Free almost nailed it

[@quincymadreyuofl4543]

I wish I was born in the 70s I'm a 80s baby I love song great beat

[@quincymadreyuofl4543]

Love this song

[@Bartcmh]

When I was a 13 year old white boy I bought this album because of Midnight Train to Georgia ended wearing out on my turntable.

[@didarden]

In 1975 and in 2022... ...it's all good

[@lillianmunster4734]

👍 YEP In 2023 also 👏

[@bigsteve1966]

I didn’t know that Bon Jovi’s Hugh McDonald played bass on this extremely funky joint, “I’ve Got to Use My Imagination” as performed by Gladys Knight and the Pips.

[@andreapatane4204]

I heard this song from Gladys Knight & The Pips on Motown Magic and it’s not bad.

[@manuelmreule6843]

The Bar Kays have a version of this on the coldblooded LP, very nice too.

[@mykaljackson9226]

Mind over matter ❤

[@ivanhamilton]

I've really got to use My imaginationㅤ To think of good reasons To keep on keepin' on (keep on keepin' on) Got to make the best of (best of, best of) Of bad situation (bad situation) Ever since that day (ever since that day) I woke up and found That you were gone (gone, gone) Darkness all around me Blockin' out the sun Old friends call me But I just don't feel like talkin' to anyone Emptiness has found me And it just won't let me go I go right on livin' But why, I just don't know (you're too strong, got to keep on keepin' on) Yes, I am Staring down reality Don't do me no good 'Cause our misunderstanding Is too well understood (too well understood) Such a sad, sad season (sad, sad season) When a good love dies (when a good love dies) Not a day goes by (not a day goes by) When I don't realize (realize) Ooh, ooh, oh, I've really got to use (I've got to use) My imagination (I've got to use) To think of good reasons (I've got to use) To keep on keepin' on (I've got to use) I've got to make the best of (best of, best of) Of bad situation (bad situation) Ever since that day (ever since that day) I woke up and found out That you were gone (you're too strong, got to keep on keepin' on) I really have got to use (I've got to use) A real imagination (I've got to use) To think of good reasons (I've got to use) To keep on pushin' on (I've got to use) I said I've got to make the best of (best of, best of) Of bad situation (bad situation) Ever since that day (ever since that day) I woke up and found out That you were gone (you're too strong, got to keep on keepin' on) Oh, I've really got to use (I've got to use) My imagination (I've got to use) To think of good reasons (I've got to use) To keep on pushin' on

[@kahlodiego5299]

😍🔥

[@marquetterenee3954]

Gladys Knight is in the house using her imagination to make the best of a bad situation!😁8~30~22😁

[@allainyahamatthews8004]

y you just dont know stating down reality does YOU KNOW GOOD ❤

[@michaelrorie5819]

Yes

[@melodysanger103]

TODAY IN MUSIC HISTORY February 1, 1973 (50 YEARS AGO) Gladys Knight & the Pips leave Motown's Soul label for a new career at Buddah. [02/01/2023]

[@michaelrorie5819]

Still got the album. Claudine soundtrack also

[@margolangley4472]

...yes, yes!! 🎶 " huggin' and a-lovin', gittin' with the kissin', stickin' like glue, keep-a lovin' you. On 'n' on" 🎶!

[@popetzm1]

Still jamming to this in the year of 2024 on a Monday afternoon July 29 3:24 pm

[@francesallen6601]

My song got to use my imagination

[@finddeniro]

November 1973.. Writers : Gerry Goffin . Barry Goldson .

[@juniorcastillo8292]

estoy aquí despues de ver la Primera Profecia

[@SamuelGriffin-u8d]

In early part of 1974 this song meant business

[@Seabasstien]

2025-2028. I'm up for parole in 2028. Pray for me😂