In 1981 I was a 17 YO kid in a small town in Western Australia and I heard "Somebody's Knockin' " on the radio. I was hooked. I've loved the tune ever since. This is the first time I've never heard "Ashes to Ashes". It sounds great.
Terri Gibbs your top-of-the-line. Your music is so enjoyable and very heartfelt. I look forward to more of your songs. God bless and keep the faith,! 🙏🌹❤️
I never thought I would see a documentary where a song that reaches the Top 20 is considered a failure. "Ashes To Ashes" is phenomenal. The so-called giant hit they were trying to repeat the success of, "Somebody's Knockin', only peaked 11 places higher than 'Ashes To Ashes". One needs to understand the country music industry at that time to know certain artists were chosen and would always get the share of the airings on country radio and positions on the country charts. Terri would never be considered in that circle. Country had Ronnie Milsap as their designated blind artist. The other artists in the circle were marketed as celebrities. Talent was rarely a factor. But Terri's talent allowed her to get as far as she could (an impressive 7 top 40 singles) until moving to a higher calling of gospel music, where she once again broke all barriers with a voice of an angel.
I love Terri's songs and her distinctive voice! Turn around! I can see heaven! Somebody's knockin'! Just to mention a few! Turn around is my favorite, but I love them all.
I'm a Native New Yorker but fell in love with Shania Twain and Terri Gibbs. Something about the theme they sang about crosses all genres. "That what friends are for" floored me. I f somebody has cheated on you, you'll get this song to he core of your soul, I don't care where you are from. It's simplicity is it's genius.
Terri Gibbs is a Terrific singer. I've been waiting for her MCA albums on CD, but it seems that they're not going to release them anymore. Not even on iTunes. Sad. I´ll keep waiting.
And we wonder why only 1 in a million make it to stardom. A lot of work - back then especially. Now, talent isn't a requirement so I imagine things are done very differently.
She only made 5% of the profits from her songwriting and singing? This video gave me a better idea of how unfree you are if you want to make money from your music, even back in the early 80s.
Why do people use the phrase One Hit Wonder so demeaningly? Can you imagine the musicians who would give their right arm to have A HIT, period? Hats off to those who were lucky enough to have that moment to shine.
In 1981 I was a 17 YO kid in a small town in Western Australia and I heard "Somebody's Knockin' " on the radio. I was hooked. I've loved the tune ever since. This is the first time I've never heard "Ashes to Ashes". It sounds great.
This lady has a fantastic voice!
Terri Gibbs your top-of-the-line. Your music is so enjoyable and very heartfelt. I look forward to more of your songs. God bless and keep the faith,! 🙏🌹❤️
I would give anything to have all her old songs of the 80s. I used to see her at the "Palamenio club " in the San Fernando Valley. Love loved her.
I have always loved Terri. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I never thought I would see a documentary where a song that reaches the Top 20 is considered a failure. "Ashes To Ashes" is phenomenal. The so-called giant hit they were trying to repeat the success of, "Somebody's Knockin', only peaked 11 places higher than 'Ashes To Ashes". One needs to understand the country music industry at that time to know certain artists were chosen and would always get the share of the airings on country radio and positions on the country charts. Terri would never be considered in that circle. Country had Ronnie Milsap as their designated blind artist. The other artists in the circle were marketed as celebrities. Talent was rarely a factor. But Terri's talent allowed her to get as far as she could (an impressive 7 top 40 singles) until moving to a higher calling of gospel music, where she once again broke all barriers with a voice of an angel.
I’m in my twenties. Thank for youtube! Bought three of her albums! She’ll do fine.
Never have seen anything like this in depth about an artist....this is pretty awesome to see this..thanks for sharing
very good video, I never realized how much went into making a record. I've always enjoyed her singing.
She has a great voice and very cool look!
Really enjoyed watching this! Thanks so much for sharing! Have always loved Terri Gibbs!!
I love Terri's songs and her distinctive voice! Turn around! I can see heaven! Somebody's knockin'! Just to mention a few! Turn around is my favorite, but I love them all.
I'm a Native New Yorker but fell in love with Shania Twain and Terri Gibbs. Something about the theme they sang about crosses all genres. "That what friends are for" floored me. I f somebody has cheated on you, you'll get this song to he core of your soul, I don't care where you are from. It's simplicity is it's genius.
A beautiful soul emanates out of Terri's voice.
love somebody’s knocking
Imagine this documentary in today's modern music world
Very interesting.Thank you for posting this. Appreciated.
Terri Gibbs is a Terrific singer. I've been waiting for her MCA albums on CD, but it seems that they're not going to release them anymore. Not even on iTunes. Sad. I´ll keep waiting.
Ahhhh the good ole days of the record industry....in the trenches...workin those songs...
WoW, Very Entertaining & a Lot of Work!! *Ashes to Ashes* was the Epitome of a Female Done Wrong-Song...Ahead of It's Time!!
And we wonder why only 1 in a million make it to stardom. A lot of work - back then especially. Now, talent isn't a requirement so I imagine things are done very differently.
Anybody listen to the entire album? Were there other stronger singles that could've gone instead
Terry Gibbs was from Grovetown, Ga. near Augusta, Ga. Oliver Hardy was from Harlem, Ga. There's a Oliver Hardy Museum in Harlem.
She lives there now
@@Palmettogirl my wife is cousins with her. Terri sang for or wedding in Hephzibah Ga
Always been a fan. I wore out my 45 of somebodys knocking. I saw her sing at a church a few years back. Still a lot of talent.
Bad choice of the follow up for Somebody's Knocking
She only made 5% of the profits from her songwriting and singing? This video gave me a better idea of how unfree you are if you want to make money from your music, even back in the early 80s.
Isit weird that she reminds me of napoleon dinamite
So 80s lolol
Before MCA Nashville was sexist
And, unfortunately, Terri has remained a one hit wonder.
She had a few songs she wasn't a one hit wonder..
Why do people use the phrase One Hit Wonder so demeaningly? Can you imagine the musicians who would give their right arm to have A HIT, period? Hats off to those who were lucky enough to have that moment to shine.