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I Heard It Through the Grapevine (Gladys Knight & The Pips)

Gladys Knight & The Pips

An expressive soul favorite that balances intimate verses with a chorus built for emotional release.

Group friendly Family friendly

R&B Female Mid 1960s

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At a glance

Karaoke fit

Difficulty 7/10

Hard

Crowd 9/10

Room favorite

Singalong 9/10

Huge

Best voice: Female Mid
Best setting: Family party or mixed ages
Performance: Solo or group
Availability: Very easy to find

Useful detail

Performance tip

Keep the first chorus controlled so the final repeat still has somewhere to grow.

Recommendation

Should you sing it?

A strong women's karaoke choice for a mixed-age room that responds to familiar oldies. The main demand is sustained control through a demanding chorus; the emotional release in the chorus is the main payoff.

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