LIONEL RICHIE?! The Commodores - Lady (You Bring Me Up)| FIRST TIME HEARING REACTION

[@Foghorn908]

Lionel Ritchie was one of the lead singers of the Commodores. He was a saxophone player and keyboards player as well. He left in 1982 to pursue a solo career. The Commodores are still a band.

[@tc5837]

Lionel was the main lead singer.

[@billyf2833]

He also played the drums when Walter Orange, the drummer, came out front to sing songs like Brick House.

[@Foghorn908]

@@tc5837 I’m sorry but Walter Orange might take exception to this statement because he sang just as many songs as Lionel Ritchie. Some big songs like Brick House, Nightshift, and Too Hot To Trott. I’m from Alabama home of The Commodores. I have my facts straight.

[@malalaz66]

Lionel Richie was with the Commodores before he went solo. But as you know now he was amazing both as a member of a group, an amazing group, as he was a solo artist. Love it.

[@tc5837]

@@Foghorn908 let me rephrase. Lionel was lead singer on the majority of the top charting billboard songs while he was with them. Nightshift was after Lionel and lead for the second verse of Nightshift was sung by another person. He is/was British. His name escapes me.

[@ScottT248]

"Easy" should be your next song by them. Lionel Richie has a great voice and started in The Commodores, which had several hits.

[@OCWord]

Yesss!!! Easy is such a great song.

[@joelliebler5690]

Lionel did 2 versions of that song with and without a The band!

[@louisgray452]

Hello this Dap ,did you know Lionel Richie wrote most all the commodore songs and the biggest hit for Kenny Roger

[@ninawest8]

One more Lady to go...The next one is by SYTX..

[@cyndisue62]

"Easy" is possibly the most beautiful song of that era!

[@MRoyClark]

Commodores were a huge Alabama Funk ("Machine Gun", "Brick House", "Slippery When Wet") act on Motown in the 1970s. Over the years, though, it was often the Country-flavored ballads ("Sail On", "Easy", "Three Times a Lady", "Just to Be Close to You") written, sung, and produced by Lionel Richie that put them on the Pop charts. After a few years, he kinda started taking over the band, and they pushed back, inspiring him to begin his successful solo career in 1982. This was right before that. They had one major non-Lionel hit in 1985 with "Nightshift" (US#3), while Lionel Richie himself became one of the biggest recording acts of 1982-86 with an impressive string of 13 consecutive USTop10 singles (five of which went to US#1). He was huge. I recommend his hits "You Are", "Stuck on You", "Running with the Night", "Penny Lover", "My Love", and "Say You, Say Me". Really, they're all solid.

[@lynnerapping7725]

Oh yes, "Brick House". Great song!!

[@soonernow2324]

Yes to what he said👆🏼

[@soonernow2324]

All theses Commadore songs!!

[@vegasbaby3669]

++All Night Long ++Hello ++Endless Love (with Diana Ross)

[@princessoffire1107]

Perfectly said and don't forget all the songs he wrote for other artists that became hits !

[@surlechapeau]

J/Amber, You will Absolutely LOVE Lionel's "Three Times A Lady", "Hello", "All Night Long", "Easy" and many more!!!

[@LMmccallL57]

@surlechapeau They already reacted to "Hello" and thought it was creepy. The comment section is full of people trying to help them understand the story and that he wasn't after an underage student.

[@surlechapeau]

@@LMmccallL57 thx, forgot about their reaction. Now I remember those comments.

[@LMmccallL57]

@@surlechapeau You're welcome.

[@kelliedee]

Dancing On The Ceiling, Running With The Night, You Are The Sun......

[@eviekelpie1]

Easy was with The Commodores

[@ronnix23]

Another classic 70s funk band is The Ohio Players. If you listen to them I’d start with either “Fire” or “Love Rollercoaster”.

[@patches1589]

Don't forget "Skin Tight". Loved the Ohio Players!

[@ericsinger2692]

And "Jive Turkey "

[@willie417]

🤔how can you say The Ohio Player and not say the "Funky Worm" 😁 and one of my favorites "I Want To Be Free"😎

[@allisonreed7682]

LOVE the Commodores! Lionel Richie can do no wrong, in my humble opinion! Your next Commodores song has to be “Sail On,” one of the most savage break-up songs you’ll ever hear! And the groove is soooo good! ⛵️⛵️⛵️

[@Kim-hc5si]

This!

[@MaryUtah2]

Love this song 🎵 one of my favs of all time

[@allisonreed7682]

@@MaryUtah2 mine, too! It’s so smooth, yet the lyrics are the most epic mic drop! 🎤💥

[@williamh4172]

Yes I'll be on my way. I won't be back to stay. I guess I'll move along, I'm looking for a good time...

[@gregwatson3300]

He is being awarded The Gershwin Prize for songwriting.

[@elizabethfranco1284]

You should react to Three Times a Lady and dedicate it to Amber. Lionel was a Commodore first. He is a great songwriter as well he wrote Lady for Kenny Rogers

[@waynekern8471]

OMG, thank you for setting them straight on group vs solo first! I keep forgetting these two are only less than a year older than my oldest! 😂 They can pick any song from them. Did they make a bad song?!

[@richardhenderson9767]

"Still", "Hello", "Dancing On the Ceiling", "Running With the Night", "Truly", "Penny Lover", are some of Lionel Richie's best.😀 Try "Oh, No" by The Commodores

[@Joy-qw3wm]

Oh and "once twice three times a lady".Amazing songs.

[@dcrisci]

Yes Lionel Richie was the lead singer of the Commoders before he went solo. Then what an amazing solo Carreer he had.

[@chriso6719]

Lionel was the lead singer from 1968-1982. He then went solo.

[@dagmar.6954]

The Commodores most successful period was in the late 1970s and early 1980s when Lionel Richie was the co-lead singer. The band's biggest hit singles are "Easy", "Three Times A Lady", "Sweet Love", "Just To Be Close To You", "Still", "Oh No", "Lady (You Bring Me Up)", "Sail On", "Nightshift", "Brick House", "Fancy Dancer", "Lady (You Bring Me Up)", "Too Hot ta Trot" etc. Lionel Ritchie went on to have a big solo career.

[@jeffsmith6295]

Lionel Richie had a mega dance hit in 1986 with "Dancing on the Ceiling." (You will get to see Lionel and his friends dancing on the ceiling--and walls--just like Fred Astaire did in the 1951 movie ROYAL WEDDING). Check it out!

[@williamh4172]

I hated that song.

[@janethernandez724]

Love that song too! Thank you for mentioning Fred Astaire in the Royal Wedding movie, that is where I saw that kind of dance routine first when my parents introduced us when they would watch old movies on the weekends. We were all into the Commodores and Lionel Richie's solo career back then too and we enjoyed anything he came out with!

[@jasonsabbath6996]

This is the music I was raised on! The older I get, the more I'm grateful for what my mom taught me through music. The Commodores, Kool & The Gang, Earth, Wind, and Fire, and so much more. I got a music education and had no idea until I got older. And Lionel Ritchie started as the sax player and grew to the lead singer, then went solo.

[@Lovejazz01]

Yep a lot of younger generation probably don’t know Lionel can play the sax 🎷!

[@mjpnews1310]

Was fortunate to discover the commodores, ohio players; and E,W&F in my high school days. ✌♥️

[@eggy1962]

Brick House is the best example where you see lionel on sax and not on vocal

[@thethesaxman23]

Lionel was a member of The Commodores. He was actually originally the saxophonist for the group, but over time he gravitated to lead vocals. This was all before his solo career.

[@barrybrazil1246]

Three times a lady by the commodores, featuring Lionel Ritchie

[@Shrykespeare]

CONGRATULATIONS ROB AND AMBER ON YOUR 800TH VIDEO!!!! 🎹❤🎹❤🎹❤🎹❤ You guys are the best part of my day! Here's to the next 1,000!!

[@Shrykespeare]

You guy did "Brick House", on which he didn't sing lead. But from the 80s on, he was the lead singer on most of their hit songs. "Three Times a Lady", "Easy", "Sail On", and "Still" all featured Lionel. Their 1985 song "Nightshift", came after Lionel went solo, but it's a GREAT song, as it was a tribute to Marvin Gaye and Jackie Wilson, both of whom died in 1984.

[@barrycollier7451]

The Commodores were formed in my home state of Alabama, at Tuskegee College in the early 70s. " Easy", " Sail on" , and " Three times a lady", are all great songs. " Easy" has a great guitar riff that I'm sure Rob will love.

[@russellnerche8789]

This BAMA MAN agrees! Lol. 💯💯💯💯💯💯🎯🎯

[@thorfinsky1427]

All three are great songs!!!

[@usiseazombie]

Lionel has the Midas touch. Everything he does is pure magic, one of the greatest voices ever.

[@you2449]

He's gotta be a billionaire by now ??

[@blackprix]

The first record easy like Sunday morning… And the rest is history. The Commodores got us hooked and for good reason. Because I worked at the Arena part time that they performed and I saw them three times, what a concert never failed to bring everybody to their feet. Each concert was better than the last… Great music and a great time

[@trjbrew]

The Commodores are true legends. My favorite from them is "Zoom". A couple other suggestions are "High on Sunshine" and "Just to be close to you", but there are many more great choices as well. Lionel was one of their lead singers, and went solo shortly after this album.

[@linnipratt6804]

Zoom is my FAVORITE SONG from the Commodores!!!!!!!!!!! You should also listen to is Just To Be Close by them. You won't be disappointed 😌

[@hendrsb33]

Wow, you hit on my exact two Commodore faves. I'm not exactly sure why they stand apart from the rest, but they do. I guess it's because they feel more contemplative, about deep inner contentment.

[@sylviatroy2896]

Lionel Richie started his career as the lead singer of the Commodores. Then he went solo.

[@surlechapeau]

yes. Hard to think of anyone who was solo and then joined a group.

[@ZacCostilla]

@@surlechapeau all the members of “The Traveling Wilburys” were superstars before they joined together. The same thing with Ted Nugent, before joining Damn Yankees.

[@surlechapeau]

​@@ZacCostilla The point was, its so much more common for an artist to breakaway from a group and go solo. Also, Jeff Lynne was in The Move, ELO, and The Traveling Wilburys before his first solo album was released in 1990. George Harrison was in the Beatles before going solo, and later joined the Traveling Wilburys.

[@johnmaynardable]

I actually met Lionel Richie once. I am an actor and I was working with a murder-mystery dinner company and we were doing a show at a very classy restaurant in W. L. A.. Lionel and his family were sitting at one of the tables. My character was sitting at one of the tables with my "wife" trying to act like part of the audience. Halfway through the show my "wife" gets "killed" and the detective stands me up to ask me some questions. I speak lovingly about my "late wife" and this time I ended it by saying "She was once...twice...three times a lady". I actually sang the last part of it. Lionel started laughing and banging on the table as I sang. After the show I went up to him and asked him if I owed any payment for singing his song and he just burst out laughing again.

[@jeffsmith6295]

@John Maynard I have watched your work on your demo reels---and I can recall seeing you in a couple of the shows. Good work in a tough profession to be consistently working in!

[@shanemcconnell358]

Lionel Richie had a dance hit in 1986 with "Dancing on the Ceiling." Can't wait for you guys to check out his music library. They're all great!

[@davidelswick6660]

The Commodores are amazing! I'm going to age myself (53), but I had their greatest hits on 8-track as a kid. :)

[@frankvigliarolo9800]

It’s so gloomy here in NYC today. This made my day- fun, upbeat song. Yes, Lionel was the lead singer of Commodores. Then he went solo, and really blew up as an artist. Check out these Commodores hits: Brick House Easy Three Times A Lady Just to be Close to You Sail on.

[@eviekelpie1]

Is it snowing there? I'm in NSW Australia and it's gloomy but hot and humid

[@ericharris5384]

The commodores all attended Tuskegee University and form a band for a talent show. They discovered how good the really were and stayed together

[@brianorzel1873]

So many great Commodores songs! "Sail On", "Easy" and "Brick House" are my favorites.

[@mikeadams2677]

Lionel Richie was with the Commodores before he went solo. Lionel Richie is one of the greats when he was with the Commodores and when he went solo. You can't go wrong with any of his music, in my opinion. When he was with the Commodores, he was the lead singer on many of their hits, but couple others in the band also saying lead in some of their songs.

[@shilohauraable]

You've GOT to react to Three Times A Lady! He wrote it for his mom and it's beautiful! 💖

[@cliftonparago4547]

Lionel Richie started with the Commodores. He was the lead singer on most of their songs because he wrote most of the hits

[@toneblu7175]

Love when y’all do some of that funk! Forget Me nots - Patrice Rushen Dance Wit Me - Rick James Uptown - Prince Midas Touch - Midnite Star All great funk recommendations!

[@mksch7642]

No parking on the dance floor. Love the 80's

[@icdogg2361]

Boogie Wonderland - Earth, Wind, & Fire with The Emotions

[@krazyj1957]

His career in music began with the funk and rhythm and blues group the Commodores, in which he was a lead vocalist before he transitioned to a fruitful solo career. 1968-1982

[@nicoleb1581]

The Commodores are just cool AF. So many great songs but I’m a sucker for their softer stuff where Lionel Richie just shines. “Still” “Three Times A Lady” “Sail On” “Easy”…. If I had to just request one of those it would be “Still”♥️

[@helindove2237]

I think that's why Lionel Richie eventually left Commodores. Different musical interests. I love all those sugary sweet songs too. Together with the song Truly. Very soft and deep at the same time. Easy was probably their biggest hit. And Amber at 5:33 "It's so EASY to get lost". For me she can lose herself more often in songs by Lionel Richie 😉

[@annkeathley7794]

The Commodores JAM! Just great dance music! Fantastic reaction!!

[@dawnpatrol700]

This was 81, right before he went solo. Walter, who had already sang some of their hits (brick house) just took over vocals and they hired a new singer too. They only had one real big hit without Lionel - nightshift

[@godsspeedify]

Yes Lionel Richie was with the Commodores!!!

[@562goodguy]

Two of their best songs are "Zoom" and "Sweet Love" also, Lionel Was the lead singer for The Commodores first and then went out on his own.

[@derekleaphart6866]

The beat was so on fire Lionel Ritchie walked out after the session & said I'm not coming back Good night😂...

[@robynanthony1612]

So much fun to revisit songs I haven’t heard for awhile. Music brings so much happiness.❤️

[@michelleydenisey4697]

Sail On, Easy, 3 x a Lady all are wonderful, Endless Love (Diana Ross and Lionel) too!!

[@johnanthony6742]

I think I speak for all of who are your subscribers absolutely love it how you guys really get into the music dancing and into the beat other than like many other reaction channels simply sitting there with no emotion at all. Look forward to your reactions every day ends up cheering me up a lot of times.

[@eviekelpie1]

I've unsubscribed to all those robots lol

[@billbox1916]

Lionnel Richie is so talented, I think he could write a hit song from his grocery list. Edited to say: The first time I thought this was when I heard his song: "Hello". Much love to you guys you're both so awesome!!

[@colemitchell228]

Want more Commodores fire? Two words - Sail On - fantastic tune. 🎶

[@minervalopez3145]

Lionel was part of the Commodores and then went sólo. You guys have to see the movie Thank God its Friday! The Coomodores are featured and so is Donna Summers. Tipical night at the Disco! Just hilarious!

[@michelleydenisey4697]

The 70’s fashion! Lionel wrote and sang but he wasn’t the only one, he just stood out. There are several Commodores songs that you need to do!

[@pinballman1]

I love seeing Amber having soooo much fun with our old music. Pinballman1

[@26shedan]

Love Lionel, He is the only male performer that I would still love to see in concert. Saw him once back in the 80's.

[@Lolo-zs2eo]

You must go down this rabbit hole. I got to see them live once. The Commodores has so many hits. Then check out Lionel Richie's solo career.

[@Lakeshore14]

Lionel Ritchie has a fantastic voice. He started with the Commodores as their lead singer. Then he went on his own as a single. He’s had a great career. I’ve seen him in concerts and he is the real deal. Always a great show.

[@brendabarker524]

Great Commodores and Great. Lionel Richie ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@realbser1956]

Impossible to sit still when this music is on. That was the fashion back in the day.

[@reneeturner9187]

I love love love Lionel Richie. "Just Go", "Sail On", "You Are". So much to choose from :)

[@l-bird]

Although, Lionel didn't sing lead, you two reacted to their song Brick House already. I remember Amber saying that her dad would go around the house and sing that line to her mom. They had some phenomenal hits. Definitely check out more

[@edgardramosfonsecafilho7847]

I was blessed by God. I lived that time. In Brazil, my country, when this song played, the dance floor was full....

[@mmay2669]

The Commodores, the pride of Alabama. Brings back memories of doing "the bump" to Brickhouse in the clubs in the 70s. That's a dance move btw. LOL

[@jdw5678]

The Commodores featuring Lionel Richie (before he went solo) are a rabbit hole of musical joy! From here, it's on to Brickhouse, Easy, Zoom, Sweet Love, Sail On, Too Hot to Trot, Just to Be Close to You, Slippery When Wet -- so many possibilities. Their hit 'Three Times a Lady' is an all-time love & romance/wedding song. Also, this is a very early music video (1981), just as videos were gaining popularity, which is partly why it's so simple.

[@2869may]

You HAVE TO check out "Just To Be Close To You".... It's something special...!

[@paulwalker9421]

Lionel Richie The Commodores first then solo! wonderful group!

[@donnamikola48]

Lionel had several big hits after he went solo. "All Night Long" and "Dancing on the Ceiling" should get everyone up dancing!

[@MrSteveLoucks]

Love the Commodores. And yes Jay … Lionel Richie was their leader until he went solo. To get a very earthy Lionel Richie, please listen to the long version of Just To Be Close To You by the Commodores! It’s like going to church!

[@Pauba1946]

One of my favorite Lionel Ritchie song is “Lady”. Kenny Rogers had a massive hit with it but I prefer Lionel’s original (he wrote the song). Lionel sang it to Kenny during a tribute show hosted by Dolly P just before Kenny Died.

[@ahwhite2022]

If I recall the story correctly, Lionel wrote the song for Kenny, with Kenny's voice in mind.

[@DCronk-qc6sn]

Alwàys a delight to watch you guys jam to this kind of material. It was great to be a young person when this was a new song - you'd be dancing to it!

[@elainemarsh5170]

I actually prefer his work with the Commodores more than his solo work. (He started with the Commodores then went solo.)

[@brisser68]

LADY IS SO SWEET AND OLSO THE LADY RIGHT IN THE PICTURE..WOAW.. GREATINGS FROM DENMARK..:-d

[@tombeyerlein3813]

I actually prefer the Commodores to Lionel's solo stuff, though I'm not knocking it. They had a very emotional (post-Lionel) song with "Nightshift," released after the tragic slaying of Marvin Gaye.

[@MaryUtah2]

Great song. I believe Walter Orange was lead at that time?

[@tombeyerlein3813]

@@MaryUtah2 Yep. With JD Nicholas on the second verse.

[@scottvanhille5688]

Yes, that was Lionel! This was his group before he went solo in the 80's. So cool you are discovering new things about these iconic artists. I wish I can go back into the 80's as a 41 year old and see 80's bands in concert. Request: Commodores--Nightshift, Brick House, Easy Like Sunday Morning.

[@jonathangeraldrobinson720]

The Commodores traded off lead vocals, but yes he started with The Commodores as a vocalist, keyboardist, and saxophonist. Check out "Machine Gun," it's an instrumental, but I think you'll love it.

[@stuartperry8141]

Besides Brick House featuring Walter Orange , what other hit song by the Commodores while Lionel Ritchie was with the group did someone else sing lead?

[@maukasara808]

I saw Lionel play at New Orleans jazz festival the year after Katrina. He had the crowd going crazy. Respectful love songs are awesome and no one does it better.

[@billwieland8497]

Suggestions: Trace Adkins - ‘Arlington’ (Country,) Christopher Cross - ‘Sailing’ (Pop,) Chris Janson - ‘Drunk Girl’ (Country,) Kayne Brown - ‘Worship You’ (Country,) Bette Midler - ‘From a Distance’ (Fm Fri,) Los Lonely Boys - ‘Heaven’ (Pop/Latin(?),) Toni Braxton - ‘Un-Break My Heart’ (Fm Fri,) Whitney Houston - ‘I Have Nothing’ (Fm Fri,) Jason Aldean - ‘Dirt Road Anthem’ (Country,) Dan Fogelberg - ‘Same Old Lang Syne’ (Folk,) Luther Vandross - ‘Dance With My Father’ (Pop,) Toby Keith - ‘I Ain’t As Good As I Once Was’ (Country,) Danielle Bradbery - ‘Stop Dragging Your Boots’ (Country) Roberta Flack - ‘First Time Ever I Saw Your Face’ (Fm Fri)

[@RitaBowen1]

I think they forgot Country

[@GoGorillas]

I been requesting songs and they haven't done it yet. Do they check messages on here?

[@LMmccallL57]

@@GoGorillas Yes, they've said several times that they find songs in the comment section. I add mine here, plus I send email to them. They also have Instagram and a family KZbin channel where they can be reached. Click on the heart icon under the video, on the next page click "about" and get their contact information. They probably get thousands of requests each day, so it takes time.

[@billwieland8497]

@@RitaBowen1 Let's hope not!

[@billwieland8497]

@@GoGorillas I'm sure they get TONS of requests every day.

[@endoraismygma]

I loved all things Commodores and Lionel Richie. Boy can he write some awesome songs. 💖😎💖

[@americanaforever6725]

Commodores are absolutely fantastic”Eaay” is one of my top 10 favorite songs

[@K3nVV]

My mother was a big Commodores fan, and she loved Lionel Richie. I remember when I was 11 I had to borrow money from my father and got my mother Dancing on the Ceiling album for her birthday. Love the reaction to a cool song...

[@peterflynn2111]

From 1981 my favourite Commodores tune along with Nightshift from 1985

[@rsw1227]

LIONEL RICHIE: "Truly"

[@susanmccain5060]

Three Times a Lady! Every time I hear that song I’m magically transported back to 8th Grade School Dances. I can smell the makeup that I wore and get that nervous feeling that no boy is going to ask to slow dance with me. It’s amazing how songs can bring up memories!

[@charlesburris6314]

That takes me back to some old memories. Great music, and only one of their many hits. Lionel was with them before leaving to go solo. He hit big there too and is STILL in the public eye (American Idol judge). Have a great day!

[@cheryldumas953]

I am 70 yrs old, and it’s still on my playlist! Along with happy by Pharrell, act like you know by fat Larry’s band, power of soul by bootsy collins, George Clinton and the p- funk all stars, and my son’s favorite song when he was young horsechips by jam band…. All feel warm and cozy but make you want to dance!

[@valerifrank]

I love the commodores and Lionel Richie... 3 times a lady is one of my favorites...

[@eileencastillo6323]

SAIL ON! Great Commadors song too.

[@folkblues4u]

Was born the month this released in 81'! Better times! Amazing tunes! They say "Disco was dead" but it's influence was still everywhere - birthing modern R&B and hip-hop ... and giving us the disco hangovers that are just timeless!

[@toddvaughan7677]

Yes, Lionel is the lead singer. He and Thomas McClary met in the registration line for Tuskegee when they were aspiring freshmen. They decided to start a band. I grew up on this stuff. I had the honor of having Thomas play my guitar for a benefit show once when his guitar did not make the trip somehow, and he needed a loner. It was one of my most cherished moments. I asked him to sign the guitar afterwards, and he did! Nobody has touched that guitar since. It even still has the pick in it that he got out of his wallet to play with. That was about a year ago. Dude is a super cool guy.

[@jamesgonzales5285]

You two knocked it out of the park with this JAM!!! One of my all time favorite Bands from the generation! The music was fun, talented, and memorable. Your reactions nailed it!! It got you moving and smiling, and having FUN. Now, this was Music!!! 👊🏻

[@ENDTIMEsVideoLibrary]

The song Easy Like Sunday Morning from the Commodores is one of my favorites.. My older brother was absolutely Psycho for this band!!

[@Lovejazz01]

Oh what a rabbit 🐇 hole you have discovered! Absolutely one of the greatest legendary pop, Soul, R&B and Funk bands from the early 70’s to the late 80’s, and this was all before Lionel Richie went on to have an equally legendary solo career. So much to discover here! And they had hits after Lionel Ritchie left too! Look no further than the great Commodores Anthology hits album!

[@Head-ck4hu]

I went the University of Alabama from 1977 to 1983. I had some friends from Tuskegee. We drove over to see the Commodores in '79. Paid $10 and they played from almost 4 hours. Brick House was an hour. 15 years later on Valentines Day I take my wife to see Lionel Richie in Mobile Al. Paid $75 a piece and he played for just over an hour.

[@anthonydulin8693]

The Commadores with lead singer Lionel Ritchie at the helm was an absolute hit maker. They are a part of the soundtrack of my childhood. Lionel went on to top the charts with his solo album, and the rest of the band had a hit the next year after Ritchie left. The Youth center dances where I held up the walls while everyone else danced were thumping with The Commadores, Earth, Wind and Fire, Michael Jackson, and Kool and the Gang. We were so lucky. Middle schoolers living the dream...

[@rayfaircloth8253]

This song reached #8 on the Hot 100 in June 1981. It was a big hit!

[@jeanielipskey1272]

Lionel Richie was a Commodores lead singer. Then went solo. He wrote a song called "Lady" which Kenny Rogers sang and began a hit for him. They were really close friends. You should listen to that one too.

[@diannaw3034]

Brick House was my fave of The Commodores!! Such a fun group!

[@sonyawasmer2344]

I loved Lionel’s song catalogue after he went solo, but my very favorites were his songs with The Commodores. Still, Oh No, Sail On, Easy, Lady (you bring me up) … you should hit them all. So good!

[@GranFelicia]

***Amber, I've had one of the worst days in awhile - then I clicked on this reaction. Halfway through I'm dancing next to my desk and just SO HAPPY and your JOY and CHAIR DANCING has completely flipped my attitude. Thank you so much! I won't go into how icky today was - but it was epically bad and your infectious happiness rescued me!!!***

[@willowb1527]

Thank you for reacting to it. They have so many great songs one of my favorites is Sail on. That's their country sounding song it's relaxed and laid back. 👍✌️

[@johnharts2463]

Our generation was so blessed to grow up with excellent music!

[@dsaint372]

Oh I love the Commodores, I wa lucky to see them in the late 70s. Great 🎶 music.

[@enriquetheprofessor]

I absolutely love the part at 5:17 when Lionel comes back in with "LADYYYYY,! and J and Amber are rocking it out! Love it!!!

[@tombanaski3251]

Nice to see The Commodores get some recognition-they were an immensely successful group and Lionel Ritchie had boundless talent. Please do more from these guys!

[@kantadsvendsgaard488]

I love the Lionel Richie Commodores, but you have to check out the Commodores after he left. The song Night Shift, a tribute to Marvin Gaye and Jackie Wilson, was awesome.

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Lionel was one of the lead singers. He was in the Commodores 1st before going solo. The Commodores we're huge in the late 70's and early 80's

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The Commodores were part of the soundtrack of my youth

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As most have mentioned here, Lionel was a long time member of The Commodores before leaving the group. The groups biggest hits were "Easy", "Brick House", "Too Hot To Trot", "Three Times A Lady", "Nightshift" and this. Lionel is tied for the greatest number of hits by a solo artist in music history. He, IMO is the greatest writer of love songs in the R&R era. His biggest solo hit was "All Night Long", but his ballads, "Sail On", "Truly", "My Love", "You Are", "Hello", "Endless Love (with Diana Ross), and "Say You, Say Me" were all giant hits. However, his song "Zoom" with The Commodores remains one of my personal favorites.