The End of Our Road

The End of Our Road

"The End of Our Road" is a single written by Roger Penzabene, Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong in 1967. Originally recorded by Gladys Knight & the Pips and issued as a single in 1968, the Pips' version of the song, which talked about the demise of a couple's relationship, became another top forty hit for the family group as it peaked at number fifteen on the pop singles chart in 1968. Much like the minor controversy with "I Heard It Through the Grapevine", Whitfield produced a different version of the song with Marvin Gaye, who issued the song in early 1970. The song peaked at number forty on the pop charts. Ironically given its title, it was the very first song counted down on the debut American Top 40 radio show, the weekend of July 4, 1970.

Gladys Knight & the Pips version

*Lead vocals by Gladys Knight
*Background vocals by Merald "Bubba" Knight, William Guest and Edward Patten
*Instrumentation by The Funk Brothers

Marvin Gaye version

*Lead vocals by Marvin Gaye
*Background vocals by The Andantes
*Instrumentation by The Funk Brothers


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