Gladys Knight & the Pips and the guys were like my own children!" The group was a touring standout during this period with Knight's contralto lead vocals and the Pips' impeccable choreography and characteristic background vocals becoming highlights. By the end of 1965, Berry Gordy was scouting to get the group signed to his fabled Motown Records label. Though the three Pips wanted to sign with the label, Gladys Knight initially refused, due to her fears that the label would overlook them over the more popular artists on his roster. They would sign with Motown in 1966, being assigned to Motown's Soul Records label, a
James House (singer) Broken Wing", which House co-wrote. House also contributed three songs to Steve Holy's debut album "Blue Moon". He also co-wrote six songs on Steve Azar's 2009 album "Slide On Over Here", on which he also played acoustic guitar, percussion and sang backing vocals. In 2012, House co-wrote The Mavericks' single "Born to Be Blue". In 2012, House formed the duo Troubadour Kings with John Brannen. Their debut album, "Heartache Town", was released in June 2012. Notes: James House (singer) James Andrew House (born March 22, 1955) is an American country music artist. Originally a member of a group called the