Peak
45
Weeks
7
Score
522
Chart Year
1961
Long before Bryan Adams said "Everything I do, I do it for you," Gladys Knight expressed that devotion in this song, where every heartbeat thrums for the one she loves. This song was originally recorded by Johnny Otis in 1952. Knight recorded it for local label Huntom Records, then had singles on two other labels sink without a trace before having their fortunes change in a most unusual way. With Dave "Baby" Cortez, who had a #1 hit with "The Happy Organ" in 1959 playing on organ, they re-recorded "Every Beat of My Heart" for Fury Records. As the new version, credited to "Gladys Knight & The Pips," started climbing the charts, Vee Jay Records bought the original from Huntom and issued it credited to "Pips." Eventually, the original Vee Jay single hit #6 as the newer Fury single stalled at #45. More songs from Gladys Knig
In every beat of my heart There's a beat for you In every toast of wine There's a toast for you In all of my conversation You're my inspiration And everything I do I do for you Although we're so far apart My love is true, so true, true In every, every beat of my heart There's a beat for you In every beat of my heart Heart Writer/s: Johnny Otis
| Week | Chart Date | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 15, 1961 | 83 | 43 |
| 2 | May 22, 1961 | 67 | 59 |
| 3 | May 29, 1961 | 57 | 69 |
| 4 | Jun 5, 1961 | 46 | 80 |
| 5 | Jun 12, 1961 | 45 | 81 |
| 6 | Jun 19, 1961 | 58 | 68 |
| 7 | Jun 26, 1961 | 60 | 66 |