Commodores Live 1977

The Commodores on their 1977 Summer tour. June 1977.

[@johnschmoe6184]

The Commodores and or Lionel Richie should be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Period!

[@adriancalin8688]

💋💥💥❤✌💯✌😆⛹‍♂️🏌‍♀️

[@gunkyzip]

Sorry, LL Cool J, RUN DMC and other "more worthy" acts made it in.

[@mac5561]

@@gunkyzip WOW 😮 spoken like a true DUMB💩💩💩

[@standaman1963]

@@gunkyzip You're saying those acts are more worthy than the Commodores? Don't get me wrong, I'm also a fan of those acts but the Commodores definitely deserve to be in the Rock and Roll HOF 🎸

[@gunkyzip]

@@standaman1963 I was being sarcastic. Of course the Commodores should be in the HOF.

[@andremiller2561]

They absolutely should be in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame.

[@rodjohnson3045]

No, they shouldn't. Like a lot of actual inductees over the last 10 years or so, music wise they have little to do with, and little in common with, rock music. They aren't a rock band or solo act, don't play rock music, didn't have any affiliation with rock, like a crossover song that got played on rock radio, outside of maybe some of the electric guitar they have no real rock elements in their music, and they aren't a significant or noticeable influence on any rock artists that came after them. Why should an R&B/Funk/Soul/top 40 Pop group , clearly not a rock group, be in the "Rock n Roll" Hall of Fame?

[@barryyoung3824]

Who in this "World" wouldn't vote for the Commodore to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! They are definitely up there with the Jackson Five! They are FANTASTIC and FAMOUS!!

[@helmutheinisch5247]

up there with Kool & The Gang and EWF! Best live album ever 🤩

[@Rodney-fx8jf]

Yes indeed they should've been in the hall of Fame along time ago.

[@CLanzetta1970-]

They have earned the RocknRoll Hall of Fame (100x’s Over) just as RUSH did. They deserve it, earned it and are AWESOME! I LOVE LIONEL RITCHIE AND THE COMMODORES! ❤❤❤!

[@karencoleman6442]

I vote for the Commodores!!!!! They are old school and one of my favorite groups. Love the Commodores!!! ❤

[@yolandacooper28]

I'm all for them to be in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame.

[@chadjensen48]

I saw this show as a 10 year old white boy in Las Vegas at the Aladdin Theatre. I can still remember the white piano Lionel Richie played on. Great band

[@LouieLouie3]

Walter Orange is an awesome drummer. So underrated.

[@EDOGG62]

Loved his voice!

[@standaman1963]

I've been saying this for YEARS now!

[@mas5867]

I never truly appreciated his voice until hearing him here. WOW!

[@mssimone2631]

Don't forget about Walter Orange's voice! To play those drums and sing simultaneously is a gift.

[@LouieLouie3]

@@mssimone2631 That’s true. A great singing drummer.

[@toryconnolly8788]

I won Miss Brick House 1977 for a Motown-sponsored contest in July and August, 1977. Then danced on tour with Lionel Richie and The Commodores in Dayton, Ohio, Philadelphia, Boston and Hartford, Connecticut. Looking for video footage from any of those Commodore concerts back in the day. (Winning the contest and later working at Motown Hitsville in Hollywood is part of my testimony). Today, I'm a born-again Believer in Jesus Christ! Sold out to the Savior, Healer and Deliverer. May God Bless You. Today and Forever.

[@bkkersey93]

Wow, amazing history! Glad that you're now a Born Again Believer now.

[@toryconnolly8788]

@Bkkersey93 Thank you! Yes Jesus is Love. Truly! :) He brought me through so much. When Jesus saves us, He places a calling on our lives to lead others into His Kingdom. I was seeking happiness, but Joy in Jesus is way beyond anything we think we want without Him.

[@mauriceellis6245]

I'm a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ also God bless you 🙏

[@mauriceellis6245]

Were you the brickhouse in this video ?

[@PrayingMan-4Yah7]

Hey Tori awesome story, In 1977 they played live at Rocky Point park in Rhode Island. The stage was about 6 feet high. I was 13 and was dancing to Brick House below them and two of the band members grabbed me by the arms and lifted me on stage and I danced for a couple of minutes before jumping down into a half split. Boy I thought I was it that day. My first claim to fame. Oh one more thing Read Jeremiah 7 and hear what the one all mighty creator says about the sacrifice of sons and daughters and his heart condition regarding it and ask yourself, if he feels this way would he sacrifice his son if it's not something he would command. Would he put the idea in your heart if it's not in his to do such a thing. 30 For the children of Judah have done evil in my sight, saith the Lord: they have set their abominations in the house which is called by my name, to pollute it. 31 And they have built the high places of Tophet, which is in the valley of the son of Hinnom, to burn their sons and their daughters in the fire; which I commanded them not, neither came it into my heart. Come back to Yah and Yah alone, get rid of this falsehood

[@modernretroradio993]

"Zoom" is a brilliantly arranged song. A gem!

[@mas5867]

I have never heard the sax that I heard in this rendition. Yes, great song. If you aren't moved, you don't have a pulse.

[@weswilliams7297]

LaPread is just badass! The Commodores were the baddest! 👍🏻

[@RoderickHope-jw1zh]

A great bass player 👌

[@SIGMAMAN69]

So easy to forget that Richie started as a saxophone player

[@claaspieterse3063]

One of the greatest groups of all time.

[@sevinatenine4444]

Shout out to all my homeboys and homegirls who was alive and well in 1977 and a shout out to all my homeboys and homegirls who wasn't alive and well yet in 1977,but you are alive and well now.Who me,I was very much alive and well in 1977,which was the year I turned 14.✌✌✌✌

[@kennylee8100]

Still mad that they broke up. Classic music! Classic band! And we don't get to hear them anymore. Please reunite and sell out coliseums across the country! 💯

[@noelzwiseman7750]

Thomas McClary's guitar licks is sweet love. COMMODORES FOREVER!!

[@stephendenton3209]

My mom, RIP. Heard me jamming on Brick House, on KAKC am(kmod) Tulsa,Oklahoma. My very first concert. Thank you mom🤘

[@RandyWBrown]

I'd forgotten about KAKC,I live south of T town but not far.

[@robinjackson8554]

Just like I remember seeing them perform live at MSG and the Apollo back in the 1970's. Their performances were always high energy, foot stomping with stellar musicianship. Thank you Motown for producing/managing one of the greatest funk bands on the planet. The Commodores rocked!!!!

[@chieffunker9717]

To the one Commodores fan from another. Thank you. 01. WON`T YOU COME DANCE WITH ME 02. SLIPPERY WHEN WET 03. COME INSIDE 04. JUST TO BE CLOSE TO YOU 05. FUNNY FEELIN` 06. ZOOM 07. FANCY DANCER 08. EASY 09. SWEET LOVE 10. INTRODUCTION 11. I FEEL SANCTIFIED 12. BRICK HOUSE

[@bkkersey93]

Funkentelechy Inc. You're welcome!

[@iamhere1315]

THANK YOU SO MUCH⚘Jah Bless your Heart, so thoughtful much appreciated! 🕊PEACE&LOVE ALWAYS🕊 😎

[@artdogg50]

Thank you! ✌🏿

[@karencoleman6442]

I love the Commodores they are out of this world awesome!!! They where ahead of their time. Their music crossed over to pop, jazz, soft rock, and country as well as soul R&B. Lional Richie and the Commodores will always be tops in our hearts. ❤ 🎶 🎵 😊

[@AbronHawkins]

I used to have the Live album when I was in 7th grade . And it was badass

[@MelodyMaker151]

The Commodores, the Emotions AND Maze. Now that's a show!

[@bkkersey93]

That's no lie! Just hope there's some footage somewhere.

[@garysmith8073]

In some cities the opening band was Cameo

[@shaunkelly9860]

Forget Three Times A Lady, these guys were one of the best live funk bands ever.

[@DeeNice681]

Ronald LaPread had really come into his own as a bass player.

[@stanjones7054]

He could jam!!!

[@JB-kv9ft]

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[@adrianlyord5300]

He actually started playing on Trumpet then he switched to bass Guitar.

[@skeeter4196]

So awesome I’m 50 years old and loved them when I I was 10 still have their 77 live LP and jam

[@bkkersey93]

lil bruh And now you have a a video of the very concert!

[@raygu1818]

Same here

[@Al-Rudigor]

I'm 56, and grew up on their music. Y'all remember the Heroes album?

[@scottleeper]

The REAL deal, playing multiple instruments and dancing their ASS off!

[@lindzimcolzwane6761]

Finally I'm Seeing the Video of The Commodores Perfoming Live my Favorite Song "Zoom".I bought the Double Album in 1978 whilst I was 19 yrs Old. Now I am 63 yrs old in 2022.I still enjoy their Music.With Love from South Africa.

[@kevinsullivan2519]

Yes indeed that Live Commodore album was and still fire, Commodores should be in HOF

[@sibusisondlovu7706]

From South Africa with love for the Commodores Musical Extravaganza- 1977 - was amazing - i was in my teen 15yrs - Those were the days of great honest music.

[@winall9]

Same age here

[@michaelwyckoff7593]

Zoom one of the best songs ever written.

[@lindzimcolzwane6761]

One Saturday Evening back in 1978 I boarded a Bus back Home.In this Bus was a Guy Who was Coming From a Party.He Was Bit Tipsy and He Kept On Telling Every Body That He Has Never Heard Such A Beautiful Song In His Life. He Kept On Saying Zoom Is The Most Beautiful Song. Zoom Album came early 1978 in South Africa.And 47 Years Later You Have Just Testified what I Heard Many Years Ago.With Love.From South Africa🇿🇦❤

[@Diwani_Spark14]

Damn a funky show. I was born in 80 so I missed all of this but growing up I heard my parents playing this. These bands were the best. It's a shame The Commodores are not in the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame.

[@lylelawson7353]

I know that sucks they are not in the Rock n Roll Hall of fame

[@cmwaters84]

IKR? :(

[@gregh1616]

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[@craighoward6243]

Born to late, Born to late. That's Good 90's OK. Lots of Synthetic music, young musicians today. Look Back & scratch their heads with disbelief. How can they play live instruments like that. In front of people & make "Zero mistakes" they think how did they do that. " it's called no short cuts, very hard work no playing around this is serious to them!

[@MrsRollinDiva]

I STILL HAVE MY OFFICIAL FAN CLUB MEMBER CARD FROM 1978!!❤️❤️❤️

[@devanceray7065]

Outrageous outrageous

[@SongmanKK]

My favourite band by far when growing up, and what inspired me to take up music. All-star performers, songwriters, singers and instrumentalists.

[@annamartin1154]

What a show! I remember going to the concert that year when they came to Cleveland with the Emotions.

[@rtgray4188]

Back then & now in 2022...Commodores then.. Lionel Richie is all that.. nicely dressed, groomed,, educated, great singer, saxist, pianist, songwriter, producer, humanitarian,, Saw Commodores 1st in 1971 opening fir the Jackson Five & on tour everytime they came to town.., these young in '77 guys were Frisky back in the day..Sing, play instruments whilst dancing..THEY liked the ladies, and women liked them...Oddly, am " Still " obsessed with #LionelRichie after all he was 1st real man I kissed .. With some help, he stillsounds great at 73 , still moving well, no more playing sax but he looks good...Yearn to see him in person at least 1 more time although No more meet & Greet...but even when, cost is a lot more for ticket cost, airfare, hotel, incidentals..can't afford such but I know he gets certain number of free tickets per performance..I can dream..Would like to see him Once a year..Need to find well to do person to help me with such...

[@bkkersey93]

Of course. Young guys with tons of testosterone.

[@rtgray4188]

I was 17,just graduated from high school, there I was a pretty young white chick long red auburn natural hair freckles gold cross on my neck... I did stand out in that 1971 crowd!!!!.Went there one and left still a virgin at time , Lionel known as Skeet, worthy of nickname (?) Quiet initially but when with others not so much , tad quirky thrifty, got to know him in the 70's.. Yes young horny guys full of testosterone..The more popular they became, thinking they could have any female..nope..Mostly friends but tad bit of benefit..lol.. Jackson Five's Dsd held tight strings on his boys who lost their childhood..Michael was really nice..Got to know him, his brothers on concert circuit would bring home cooked pot of food with me to concerts..Later in 70's drugs changed him.and them...Going solo, the 80's More looseness, drugs popularity, ..Every time since I have seen Commodores or Lionel I am in front row backstage passes now that Meet & Greet for some on hold and ticket prices SO EXPENSiVE. Ticketmaster resold last month's August 26 Lionel Richie a d Earth Wind n Fire Meet and greet $600 ticket..The old days..Had much more money..

[@lawrencelawrence5920]

Zoom will forever be my favorite. My mom played that album a lot back in 1977/78

[@user-eb5wy4uz9y]

I have this album.I ain't gonna lie when put it on the 1st cut on it is my fav Squeeze the fruit 🍓🍑😂

[@kaharold]

My Momma AND her First Cousin Rosalee Was HERE, THEY Somewhere in that Audience.. I Was 4 OR 5 Years old And My Lil Sister was a New Born AND I Cried to go With My Momma AND I Couldnt.. THIS Was in Houston,Texas..

[@bigmoneygrifff203]

Down home, southern rhythm and blues, by a fantastic group of soul brothers! Brings back memories for many of us who came of age in the 70's and 80's! 😊

[@1davidlcole]

How many remember early on they actually were the opening act for the Jackson 5 Who knew the greatness of a lot of the music we were exposed to during the 70's/80's

[@iamhere1315]

HOW COULD I FORGET... I WAS FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO HAVE MET LIONEL RICHIE IN THE 70s I WAS SO YOUNG, I WITH MY SIBLINGS.. He walked right up to us... I was there to see The JACKSON FIVE... & PARTY SO HARD WITH THE COMMODORES OMG THEY PLAYED THEIR HEARTS OUT... THE J5 WERE GREAT TOO! OH YES I VERY MUCH REMEMBER THAT SPECIAL EVENT OUT OF ALL THAT I'VE LIVED THROUGH THAT TO ME STANDS OUT THE MOST🤗 IT WAS TRULY AMAZING.... EVENING... I LOVE THE COMMODORES & ALL THE ARTISTS BACK IN THE DAY, WITHOUT THEM I'D BE WITHOUT AN AN IDENTITY!!! WE DEFINITELY NEEDED THE GROUPS GROWNING UP BACK THEN HOW ELSE COULD WE KNOW WHO WE WERE... YOUNG GIFTED & BLACK❣

[@jayskywalker5049]

I got to see that line in as a 8yr in Detroit Michigan at the Olympia stadium

[@patriciaderouen2183]

Congratulations to Lionel being inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame November 2022!!!

[@salsinsigalli2656]

One of the best shows I've seen in the 70s, with James Brown, McCartney, and all the incredible live EWF shows I've seen!

[@jeffreyyounger5772]

Commodores was an 🔋 powerful/smokey group 👥 or band.They had the 🎤, music, the 😎 cool look, play their own 🎹 🎸, instruments,of the 70's and 80's pop or r and b charts! 🇺🇸🇺🇸💿📹📹📼📼📙🕯🎬🎬🇺🇲🇺🇲💰🎥🎥🎬🔎📳📀📀📀📀📺🎞📼🇹🇻💾📖📔💿🎞📘📙📜

[@RicksCafeAmericana]

The Commodores were my music idols growing up. Over the years there sounds shifted more to the Love ballad side, and then Lionel Richie‘s solo career took off for many more years after that. I had almost forgotten the fire, energy, and imagination of their funk sound, which was their early calling card. That got lost as the music scene changed. So nice to be able to remember it here again. Thank you for posting this.

[@Odawg96]

When I was growing up, live albums were the hallmarks of any band's greatness. Once I started playing instruments myself, I listened even harder to live albums. The Live album that coincided with this tour one was one of my favorites. These guys took no prisoners. Honestly, this was the Commodores at their peak...and it was before the NATURAL HIGH album (the one with "Three Times A Lady"). These guys were in a complete zone at the time, and you can tell here. There is definitely a DIFFERENT feel from THIS concert era compared to the concerts from just a couple of years later that are here on KZbin.

[@RoderickHope-jw1zh]

I'm a drummer and I love playing to their live music 🎶

[@jerrythomas7379]

❤❤❤

[@Agent-of-Chaos]

The Commodores are like a campfire. You love it. It brings you comfort and makes you feel safe. You can't take your eyes off of it, and you never want it to die. Thanks for sharing this man. It's great.

[@MrSilas-xo9np]

Commodores were funky!!!

[@unique74muzik]

They were the holy grail of Funk..they made a lotta bands step up. Orange and LaPread goin' hard on the slaps!! 💪

[@JohnnySantiago]

I was around then and they just had hit after hit after hit. THIS is funky Soul music. Today's music can't and NEVER WILL come even close to the talent of the Commodores.

[@alvidama151]

Commodores where are so underrated funk group !!! they got hits beats and funky drum breaks !!!

[@SurprisedBakedBuns-nq6cd]

The Commodores are some awesome musicians I did not know keyboardist Milan Williams could play guitar 🎸!

[@groundhog713]

He could also play trombone too...

[@PDawgWms101]

I was in 7th grade when they brought this concert to Dallas, yet I remember it like it was yesterday. Music of yore was much better than what they call music today.

[@marianouicabherrera4442]

Super los escucho desde muy joven con Zoom y Casa de Ladrillo, eran mis favoritas, The Comodores, ahora todas lo son, tengo 47 años, y no los olvido,

[@Kaliiiibby]

Their outfits was hot !! Zoom and Brick house Omg!!!! I rather listen to this than Lil Pump.😊

[@bkkersey93]

BlackRose Panda Smart girl. This is definitely better.

[@origjazz]

Saw the Commodores several times...with LIONEL....was never disappointed... Ever!!!!

[@googleuser2609]

That was a very slick and funky transition from I Feel Sanctified to Brick House.

[@bkkersey93]

No doubt!

[@cashmerefunk2136]

Just passing thur I cant believe after all these years it still sounds good I had the live album I played it all day and night I worn that album out 1977 me in my room playing this album good times goodMemories a Double album great time to be alive 1977 summertime for me ✍️

[@sheenky1958]

Love love love y’all! Lionel Richie was a beast, the group was phenomenal to say the least! Lots of fond memories of all tracks, know the words and pretty much knew where I was or who I was with and why and what I was doing...so much soul and funk and ballads and lyrical memories I will never forget. I’m 61 and always claim my era of music, the 70’s was made for me! Thank you Commodores, I love y’all!!!!

[@marybynum7642]

I am from Tuskegee, Al. I think the Commodores are the best group/band in the world! I listen to The 25th Anniversary Tour OFTEN. I think the Mean Machine Band is incredible! This group/band makes me proud to be from Tuskegee,Al.

[@willardlockejr2965]

@marybynum7642 I'm also from Tuskegee, AL. I grew up right there on the campus of Tuskegee Institute (now University) and I remember watching the Commodores rehearse all those great hits on campus before they left to go on tour. Seeing that concert video brings back so many memories from days gone by. So proud to be from Tuskegee, born and raised.

[@RMMomma4Eva]

I am from there too. We moved away when I was eleven years old. We used to come back for the holidays some years. One time when we were back, I actually saw Lionel in the Chicken Coop! lol! His mother lived around the corner. He couldn't have been nicer ❤❤❤

[@user-sj3in6ri5l]

Was at this concert in Houston. The organizers had to add 2 more shows because we kept clamoring for more tickets!

[@nivak11]

I love that the Mean Machine played the horn bridge to " Too Hot Ta Trot"! Great concert! Excellent band!

[@bkkersey93]

Indeed! Prior to finding it I craved footage of this tour. Now I just need EWF footage of the Spirit and Gratitude tours.

[@bkkersey93]

Indeed! Prior to finding it I craved footage of this tour. Now I just need EWF footage of the Spirit and Gratitude tours.

[@spyderj3756]

The Mean Machine were NO JOKE!!!

[@tommylove9270]

@@spyderj3756 ...No they were not a joke, badest backup band around!

[@saj8]

The Commodores were at the height of their powers at that point.

[@iamhere1315]

Whenever they did MACHINE GUN...

[@Palaciofilin]

This was before Lionel turned to the dark side and adopted the sith name Darth Pop.

[@saj8]

@@Palaciofilin Blame Motown.

[@modernretroradio993]

@@Palaciofilin And his music got LESS funky after that. LOL!

[@shaunkelly9860]

Forget Three Times A Lady, this was one of the greatest REAL funk bands in the world.

[@adrianlyord5300]

Hell Yeah I agree with you!!!!!

[@josephgussman1394]

How cool to be able to see this again. I got to see this 77' tour at the fabulous Forum, and the Emotions opened for them, off their hit Best of your love

[@slimdudeDJC]

The live album I have is of the concert they did in Atlanta, Georgia. I can definitely tell difference.

[@bkkersey93]

And Washington D.C.

[@tommylove9270]

...I agree I had that album also, that was at their best! But they were still rideing a high tide, when they reach! The Carolinas. I cought their show, two straight weekend's . Something I'll never forget!!!

[@anthonysims9544]

I remember look at all the fine Brick Houses in Atlanta Ga

[@charlesbatts3676]

ZOOM MY FAVORITE SONG BY THE COMMODORES. IT WAS MY LATE ARMY BUDDY GOODMAN'S JAM. WE WERE STATIONED IN HAWAII FALL OF 1977. HE PLAYED THIS SONG CONSTANTLY. R.I.P. SPECIALIST GOODMAN.

[@JAMESMOM1989]

Thank you for your service.

[@reginamoore6897]

omg...i was 17...roller skates...Friday and Saturday nites with ya sweet heart..

[@slickmic6113]

Regina Moore I was 14 but I boogie down every Friday and Saturday night roller skating

[@bellaimages]

Now that's some FUNK!!! What a great live show! The Commodores brought it!

[@lindolyt]

ps. Please pin or put in Descriptions please. Be Happy! Here you go happy people. Let's groove... get funky... 1. 00:01:20 Won't You Come Dance With Me 2. 00:05:00 Slippery When Wet 3. 00:08:25 Come Inside 4. 00:11:55 Just To Be Close To You 5. 00:19:05 Funny Feelin' 6. 00:24:22 Zoom 7. 00:33:27 Fancy Dancer 7.5. 00:40:05 Let him do his thing... 8. 00:43:30 Easy 9. 00:50:55 Sweet Love 10. 00:57:47 Introduction 11. 01:08:00 I Feel Sanctified 12. 01:14:00 Brick House

[@souhlsis]

Thank you! Mad that they didn't sing "High On Sunshine ".

[@OthaBrotha1]

Ahh, when REAL musicians, singers, songwriters and performers ruled the earth! NO backing tracks, no Pro Tools, no ear buds, no Auto-Tune. We bought the LIVE album and played it to death! And we please give the drummer some?! WALTER ORANGE is doing the heavy lifting here! Playing and singing his ass off!! Loved this band. Thanks for posting this gem. The world of today cheats audiences with music played from iPods and lip syncing. Beyoncé and Bruno Mars, maybe a few others are the exceptions. That's my rant. Teach the kids!!!

[@bkkersey93]

OthaBrotha1 Can't stand Beyonce but Bruno is okay. I agree with everything else you said!

[@adrianlyord3978]

Walter Orange was the only member of The Commodores who is Musically Trained and went to school for that reason! Not bad for a DRUMMER huh? LOL.

[@bkkersey93]

Adrian Lyord Lmao I saw that just yesterday on their 1978 American Bandstand interview.

[@DJGary0910]

OthaBrotha1 Bruno doesn't lip sync and uses real live horns he definitely learned from the old school these guys and other's

[@cedbigby1126]

Bruno Mars hell yea!!Beyonce 😝

[@MrMichael19631963]

Greatest band period

[@michaelgarner5418]

Saw This Concert....Commodores The Greatest R&B Band

[@MrMichael19631963]

exactly they get no respect should be in rock and roll hall of fame

[@cedbigby1126]

@@MrMichael19631963 i dnt understand why aren't there in the r&r hall of fame?

[@jptaylor]

EWF is the greatest R&B band... Commodores may be further down the line than that.

[@tommylove9270]

@@jptaylor ...Now that's a matter of choice"!

[@mauricecunningham4735]

Have you heard of a band called Earth Wind and Fire 😁

[@ramonarize]

Thanks. I was born to late 73 so when i get to see concerts like these it is a treasure

[@josephbraswell8265]

Ramona Rize wasn't youboit 14 keep on funking

[@edlqueensway99]

Yes, big props go out to The Commodores!!!❤

[@peterwandera8273]

🔥F I R E ! Through the 70's, I really wanted to see what the Commodores looked like; thanks to my friend Eriya, who brought me their album in 1979. Fire, fire only!!!

[@oznola10]

One of my ALL time favorite bands.

[@francogualano3431]

COMMODORES KING BLACK MUSIC...

[@GraemeBT]

I saw them do this concert in Newcastle in 1978. Wonderful.

[@markcannon2247]

They never get old. I love old school

[@kennethalexander-mz2sy]

Miss good music 🎶 like this

[@MzJanuary]

Fantastic!!!! My mind is blown. I have no words!!!!

[@slimdudeDJC]

My group back in the day. Clyde was a bit of a beast. Loved everybody though . . . RIP Milan. 😔✌

[@RoderickHope-jw1zh]

Go to u- tube and put up machine gun live the commodores

[@slimdudeDJC]

@@RoderickHope-jw1zh Yes. That would be a good example of Clyde's going's on!!🎶🎵

[@kevinbutler7055]

I was too young.. but shit that energy.. and all talented musicians. Even hit this rocker digging it.. i was 10 when they were on this tour.. i rememeber my mom and uncle went

[@DallasSports-vk6wt]

Brickhouse days , the 1977's to 1980's sir disco vintage soul , funky Rock 🪨 🎸 🎶 music days . Easy like a Sunday Morning. Three Times a Lady. Still and Sail On ⛵ 💕 to Machine Gun 🔫 formation. Reach High, to Jesus is Love ❤. One Thousands of percent one of the best and greatest Group ever live. My Favorite of all time ⏲ Lionel Richie and Thomas McClairy founders. The Commodores 🏆

[@RandyWBrown]

Back when the term yalls Bad really meant Good. Love this and have it on cassette and lp. Before i could only imagine what it would look like and now i know and love it! Thanks so much for posting this flash of the past.

[@shaunkelly9860]

They were the best live funk band in the world in their day. Great drummer. Fancy Dancer is one of the funkiest things in the world.

[@jayskywalker5049]

YESSSSSS ITS STILL IN ROTATION IN MY CAR PERIOD!!!!!!!!

[@wil6518]

Wowww!!! Commodores, one of my very favorites of all time. Excellent musicians and entertainers!!! Love always and thanks fellows for doing such a good job.

[@madodomatshele8008]

Growing up in Soweto 1978 we would play the album with my cousin God those happy days we dance ourselves nuts doing house chores

[@justme8605]

This was the summer of 77 and I was all set to go see the Commodores, The Emotion and Slave. They all had hot records out at the time and my 11 year old self was READY! At 3 oclock the afternoon of the show my aunt reneged on taking me, saying she was sick. Turns out she went with a nee boyfriend and she didnt want me tagging along although she was the one who OFFERED to take me! Needless to say I was crushed, not to mention embarrassed because I bragged to all my freinds that I was going. 😅 I said all this to say this is my chance to see the concert I missed! Thsnk you for posting this

[@precise63]

I attended one of their shows - Summer 1977 in Pinebluff, Arkansas!

[@josephwheeler8753]

Pure soul! Zoom's instrumentation are filled with such wonders. It takes you to new heights.

[@itumelengmatshele4166]

Played this LP all day growing up in Soweto late 70's my happy childhood days, nostalgia hitting me hard

[@bkkersey93]

I was just playing it today lol.

[@baldy555]

You can see that lot of effort has been put in, rehearsing, coordinating, for this concert. Hats off to whole band.....!

[@jfbryant4300]

Real live music from a great band

[@stephaniecannon410]

Aww❤❤"Commodore's." 🍓

[@Diwani_Spark14]

Much Respect +Bkkersey93 for uploading this amazing show. This performance alone not too many bands could hold a candle to them. Thomas McClary said they opened up for Earth Wind & Fire and Maurice White said you can't open up for us anymore you killed it. This Band was a true band. Lionel was the lead singer on most of their songs but Clyde Orange bought some great vocals as well as a killer drumming. Those musicians from Thomas McClary, Ronald LaPread, Milan Williams and William King are legendary. Man they need a reunion shoot if it's even just one show the 70's was simply the greatest era for soul and funk music.

[@willlocke3019]

I'm still hoping for a reunion tour. One last tour before the other original members pass away.

[@slimdudeDJC]

@@willlocke3019 That would be the best. But something tells me there's bad blood between some band members. Also, a sax player I know personally said Thomas McClary was gospel preacher. So it might not be something he'd consider again. I've seen their bass player, Ron LaPread involved with some music projects but haven't heard anything else from the other guys. All of them originally majored in studies other than music with the exception of Walter Orange. So the rest may have completely moved on.

[@raygu1818]

Bro from their Machine Gun album through Natural High their music was funkier than EWF. Three Times A Lady destroyed the Commodores as it planted the seeds and their transition from a killer funk R&B band to a lush ballad pop band. 🤦🏼‍♂️ EWF ruled after they fell off.

[@hoogmonster]

Sadly, Milan Williams died of cancer in 2006 but the Commodores were still going with J D Nicholas as one of their lead singers after Lionel Richie went solo. They are more low key these days though. but in their day they were truly epic. For me they were and remain the only band I've listened to endlessly and never get tired of.

[@jfs70ss]

Great comment....!! I seriously doubt if all the original members or at least the ones here which I presume are all the original Commodores are still alive. I would have to Google and Wiki. Maybe someone can save me and others reading this some time. Thanks and God Bless from a 61 yo Baby Boomer..!!

[@marthaibarra9295]

Comodoros, mis quince años. No podía faltar el disco de acetato, se repetía una y otra vez. No nos cansabamos de bailar: el mundo es una barriada, Easy, Casa de ladrillos Entre otros, fenomenal. Fue el mejor regalo que recibí de mi enamorado platónico y pareja favorita de baile. Siempre somos buenos amigos.

[@RLFLOWS]

When I was a kid in the late 1970s imo the top 4 Soul/Funk bands were: Parliament Funkadelic Commodores Earth Wind & Fire Isley Brothers

[@user-eb5wy4uz9y]

Right on 👍

[@badmamajama26]

Wow. A second live version of "Sweet Love!" Gold.

[@maryferrero7]

Houston had some of the greatest shows on earth

[@wil6518]

Wowww!!! Brought back memories... Me in the Army at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. My soul brothers friends and I used to get really high while listening to this great concert. Love, love this!!! Thanks.

[@richardelarmo8379]

Lionel Ritchie was period,the Commodore s.

[@vanessaglover5983]

David Cole--- yes yes yes I remember the band opening for the J-5 in the 70's at the Cow Palace in SF CA, the Soul Train dancers were on the bill -- great show

[@aquaman7516]

One of my all time favorite groups...Lionel Richie ...MAJOR influence!!!

[@djhines05]

Woooow!!! When I was little (about 6 yrs old), I remember we had the album of this concert, which I LOOOOVED ALL OF IT!! ESPECIALLY one of my all-time favorite song, Zoom. Now....I actually get to SEE the concert!! Thank you sooo much for uploading this on KZbin!! 🙂👌🏼👍🏼💙✊🏼

[@bkkersey93]

My pleasure! I was just as stoked to find it as you!

[@tyronegambrillsr7672]

Ll)ll)))))l)l

[@RandyWBrown]

My first glimpse of the 1977 concert as well. Still have the black Motown cassette with the white paper label barely hanging on but still legible 😁

[@slickmic6113]

I have been looking for a concert of the Commodores for years just discovered his thank you for posting it The Commodores were the pioneers of Funk! I would love to see a RI Union before they're all gone

[@bkkersey93]

Slick Mic I was the same, looking high and low for one of their shows, most specifically this tour for quite a while. I'm hoping yet not holding my breath for a reunion.

[@REDD_BLITZ]

An era in music that will forever live on and to never be forgotten.

[@roadrunnerruud61]

One of my all time favorite albums. Great to see them live now. Thanks for posting.