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Jim Weatherly, Gladys Knight's 'Midnight Train to Georgia' songwriter, dead at 77

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Musician Jim Weatherly has died at the age of 77. Weatherly was a singer-songwriter in his own right, notably working in the pop and country genres, but was also known for the songs he penned for other artists, including "Midnight Train to Georgia" for Glady Knight & The Pips.

The soul legend, 76, tweeted about her late friend on Thursday. "I’m missing Jim Weatherly already. He was about life and love," she said. "Neither One of Us and Midnight Train - I remember him getting his Grammys for those.

We were just made for each other. We grew our lives together. I’m gonna miss him terribly and love him always." He also penned the song "Neither One of Us (Wants to Be the First to Say Goodbye)" for the group.

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