BEAUTIFUL AS ALWAYS!| FIRST TIME HEARING The Commodores - Three Times A Lady REACTION

[@skeeterinnewjersey5256]

I sat in the parking lot of the hospital at 2 am the night before my husband passed away and cried my heart out over this song. I knew I was going to lose him and there was no way I could stop it. Thank you guys, the comfort you gave me that night was immeasurable.

[@TheT0nedude]

So sorry to hear of your loss. Condolences.

[@dawngipe6324]

So sorry...stay strong always

[@sarahdixon1943]

😔 😟 .. I'm so soo sorry. Music is very healing. It can also pull up the pain like nothing else can 💔 I hope you're doing better. I know losing your husband isn't something you can "get better" from ... I just hope you and your heart are doing OK. ♥️

[@magicalmiller]

GOD bless you dear!

[@deborahlewis656]

My❤is with you Melody; my 55yr old husband having prostate removal surgery😢🙏

[@stephentaylor6617]

The first of eight straight years a hit written by Lionel Richie reached #1 on the pop chart. “ Still” was the other Commodores #1 pop hit.

[@hollyluyah]

Hoping they listen to Still next.

[@milesjergens9088]

@@hollyluyah Ditto!

[@rksnj6797]

"Still" is one of the best all-time slow jams. The album it comes from, "Midnight Magic" is an incredible album. One of my absolute favorites.

[@theodoreritola7641]

This is the proof the1970s have the BEST love songs of any decade released IN 1978,

[@FirstSuiGeneris]

You're right; you're right! : )

[@erikagholston6610]

I remember my Mom bought the 8-track and she would play it in the car.

[@Great-Documentaries]

1978 was the peak year for pop music.

[@you2449]

but the 80s had Er@tic City.

[@Omonohoshi]

I have to agree. The 70's here in Hawai'i gave us some of THE Best Unheard "Nationally" Love songs. Made in Hawaiian and English. Those of us who grew up had the opportunity to listen to music from Hawai'i . Mainland, Japan, Philippines, Korea, China. Though On the Radio only heard the Japanese station, Along with the AM stations. Amazing time growing up.

[@surlechapeau]

Jay & Amber, I predicted this would be your favorite of theirs, lets see if time bears that out! You'll love Lionel's "Truly" and "Endless Love" (with Diana Ross) !!!!!

[@stephentaylor6617]

“Endless Love” needs to be the next reaction from Lionel Richie.

[@kellygreen7559]

1 of my favorite commodore songs The story behind this song He wrote it about his grandmother It was something that his grandfather said to him He says she was a great mother great wife and a phenomenal woman

[@jackgilchrist]

According to Richie, it's about his Mom (and his own wife), after his Dad made a speech praising her at their 37th wedding anniversary.

[@brianelza9807]

My parents passed away a decade ago, but I have wonderful memories of watching them slow dance to this song, and Easy (another great Commodores song). ❣️❤️

[@SA-nr8si]

My dad used to sing this to my mum. Amazing song isn’t it.

[@Bernie429]

Another absolutely beautiful song that the Commodores sang is “Still’. The Ultimate Romantic Ballad ❤

[@SheikYerbooty-d3l]

Class of 1978 grad here--this was THE slow-jam (along with Heatwave's "Always & Forever")...that at school dances you reserved just for your girlfriend....or a girl you were TRYING to make your girlfriend! (that part @ 6:27 is when you would just close your eyes...hold her tighter...and just get high on the smell of her hair, her perfume....and just her SOUL!) Also...kudos for choosing the longer/album version instead of the shorter "chopped" radio version.

[@debbiepochy6751]

One of the most beautiful love songs ever written, in my opinion. It gets me every time. ❤

[@johnmaynardable]

I will never forget the night I worked a murder mystery dinner show at one of the nice restaurants in West L.A. and Lionel Richie and his family were in the audience. I was playing the husband of a woman who gets killed halfway through the show.The detective stood me up and started to question me about her. I got more emotional than usual about the questions. I apologized and improvised the line that she was Once, Twice, Three times a Lady (I actually sang the last part. Lionel Richie actually started banging on the table and laughing like crazy. After the show I walked up to him and asked him if I owed him any residuals for using his song. He waved me off and said that was great.

[@foreveralone11w]

Anyone else immediately think of Buckwheat sings from SNL with Eddie Murphy? Or am I just old 🤷🏻‍♀️😂

[@averycausey3995]

Uh, tie, fee time a mady 😂

[@foreveralone11w]

@@averycausey3995you get it! ❤😂

[@andyford8587]

Wookin pa nub.

[@alanschaff5406]

Three times a mady. LOL

[@LJS511]

😂Yes, immediately!

[@mattsmith8901]

This is a great example of how the author knows exactly HOW to use his voice in the song. The music is filled with great hooks, the piano chords are perfect and Lionel’s voice and phrasing are perfect.

[@madelinehodges9009]

“Still” is a beautiful yet heartbreaking song. Give it a listen…

[@rudyfuentes1245]

A song like this... it would have been great to had seen the both of them dance together!!! Half a million "likes" for sure!

[@BrenJen86]

The song was inspired by a toast that Lionel’s father gave to his grandmother during a party. Lionel wrote the song and dedicated it to his then wife, Brenda.

[@angelomaurizio1668]

Id thought it was inspired during a conversation his father had with his mother when he'd once told her she was 'once, twice, three times a lady'.🤷‍♂

[@carleton4199]

@@angelomaurizio1668 It was a toast that Lionel's father gave to Lionel's mother at one of their wedding anniversaries. Lionel's father said, ""She's a great lady, she's a great mother, and she's a great friend." This inspired Lionel to write "Three Times a Lady" which he dedicated his then wife.

[@angelomaurizio1668]

@@carleton4199 Oh yeah, what were they drinking????????????????????

[@AndersonDawesWasRight]

Well, now it makes so much more sense.

[@bigb2494]

​@carleton4199 yes, it was their 37th Anniversary.

[@Shellgrit]

Yes, "Endless Love" with Lionel and Diana Ross is a must ❤

[@colinspears6298]

I was in 7th grade, the new kid on an Army post in far off Germany, I asked the most beautiful girl I had ever seen to dance with me. I was so shy but I asked anyway. My little heart fell in love with Katie Longey as we slow danced to this song. I will always remember that night and this song and Katie.

[@kev7161]

So long you did the longer version of this song. The shorter version you hear on the radio simply steals away so much richness of this song (and a whole verse too!).

[@lepoetress]

I never knew this; I only knew of the radio version.

[@geminiacleo7ewe]

He doesn't mean the end of the relationship. He means the beautiful pot of gold at the end

[@sharonmartin4036]

He's saying they have spent a lifetime together and now that they are old and coming to the end of their 'rainbow', nothing can keep them apart. The ultimate love song for couples who have been together a long time and are still in love with one another.

[@donalddixon6541]

Great song that got plenty of air play. Everybody loved it.

[@michaelbannon6903]

60's and 70's were filled with the greatest love songs. Lyrically and musically

[@theodoreritola7641]

1978 rigt here .

[@pamalaalford1081]

Definitely agree with you! So much wonderful music during those times. God bless you.

[@christarpley6861]

I agree

[@wiltchamberlainisthegoat13]

This is my absolute No. 1 favorite Lionel Richie/ Commodores song. For me personally, this song is all about my beloved late Mom because she truly was a lady in every sense of the word. She passed away 10 years ago. I’ve cherished this song from the very first time I ever heard it. It’s simply beautiful. 🌹 ❤

[@milesjergens9088]

Mine, as well. RIP to your dear mom....

[@wiltchamberlainisthegoat13]

@@milesjergens9088 Thank you, Miles.

[@TerriKnight-x3s]

I remember when this song came out. Lovely

[@JimFlickinger]

My mom passed 3 years ago and I agree so much with you about this song..

[@SA-nr8si]

We love our mums don’t we. I feel your pain x

[@123lenny135]

Just imagine this song coming out when you're going to your JR high or high school dance, or prom. You'll remember that dance forever.

[@COLINWARD-v3y]

Beautiful song from the Commodores, with the great vocals of Lionel Richie. 'Sail on' and Nightshift dedicated to Marvin Gaye' are a couple of others worth a reaction-Colin Ward

[@wallsvang]

Lionel was pure gold through the 80s, everything he touched turned to gold #1s, singing, writing, or producing. He was/is one of my all time favorites.

[@Fruit17-ip4vl]

I love The Commodores! Lionel Ritchie is a graduate of Tuskegee Institute which is now Tuskegee University! (The Tuskegee Airmen!) He is an Alabama native like me! We are so proud of him! ❤️😎

[@rksnj6797]

I had the honor of meeting one of the Tuskegee Airmen. Brave heroes all!

[@anitawright7169]

The 70's were awesome. I was a teenager than and loved this so very much. Actually 50's, 60's and 70's were the best. No autotune just pure raw talent. Love your reactions!

[@caseyhazelman2390]

Seeing y’all swaying, eyes shut, proves that you’re becoming music experts ✌🏼❤️🎶

[@wietholdtbuhl6168]

​@@shyman99agree 😢just a litle KISS❤

[@kimberlinibambini1968]

I ALWAYS have and always will love this song!👍🙂

[@caseyhazelman2390]

Lionel also plays piano. He’s a bomb!✌🏼❤️🎶

[@KatazeevTheWizard]

This song just casts a spell. It's perfectly smooth!

[@joemachine4714]

Three song titles he wrote have the word "Lady": "Lady (you lift me up)" "Lady" (sung by Kenny Rogers) "Three Times A Lady"

[@saintswillwin1013]

Arguably one of the best love songs ever written!

[@mattpotter8725]

The end of the rainbow is where you find your pot of gold, don't forget that!!!

[@stephenhanft1226]

This song went to #1 in 1978 and took Lionel Richie's career to another level. This was the first all-time classic love song written by Lionel Richie which would be followed by many more.

[@Rowdyrecords55]

Commodores' bridges / instrumental breaks are absolutely bangin'. A huge part of the magic formula of so many of their songs.

[@haroldmorey1107]

MY wife and I had 58 years to gather . we really loved the Commodores . She will be gone 4 years 6/4/24.

[@metairieman55]

One of the simplest songs ever with a presentation that surpasses most others. Ritchie is an icon!

[@luzlopez776]

Omg what a great song..😢

[@nancyhilliard1634]

I’m crying and don’t know why but this song moves me this way😢

[@Guildofarcanelore]

This is a classic!

[@milesjergens9088]

The Summer of '78... one of my favorite songs, ever. Thank you for a great reaction!

[@KS4itiswhatitis]

When he says “now that we’ve come to the end of our rainbow” other alternatives to them breaking up: they have grown old and have had a full and meaningful life or, at the end of a rainbow being a metaphor for a journey towards a goal and they have found their pot of gold (a beautiful and meaningful relationship and a successful life together).

[@johncraig4512]

Lionel Ritchie's voice is just so dang smooth. You can't go wrong listening to him solo or with The Commadores

[@bonnielemenager4030]

Jay, if you didn't give your beautiful lady Amber a huge hug after you wrapped this taping, you should do so now. That was actually my all-time favorite Commodore's song, precisely because of the reasons you outlined.

[@wietholdtbuhl6168]

So sad😢it is a Job!Greetings from goood old Germany

[@keithmcknight954]

They say you find a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. So maybe they’ve been through a lot and found their pot of gold. That’s the way I always interpreted the rainbow. He says in one line there’s nothing to keep us apart.

[@gordonpatterson8615]

Lionel’s finest vocal and great that you’re reacting to the album version and not the edited down single version, wonderful ❤

[@carlazaz1690]

I haven't heard this for a few years, but still could sing every word and every note.

[@juliewhite7469]

Same ❤😊

[@tonyodonnell276]

The best love song ever,my wife died over 30 years ago but I still tear up every time I hear this so thanks for finally reacting to it,brings back lots of good memories as well as sad ones.

[@nryanpaterson6220]

Lionel Richie is silky smooth.

[@stevehamilton8824]

The man could write a love song.

[@RDRussell2]

As a songwriter myself, I keep a shortlist of songs so great I wish I had written them. This is one of those songs, just perfect in every way.

[@slucas60]

OH my TEARS! This was my late wife's favorite song when it came out, shortly after we met. Then in 1979, we saw the BeeGees live when they came to Ft Worth. What a time to be alive!!!!!!!!

[@jbakajohnie]

"End of our rainbow" means they found the pot of gold. the grand prize. Not the end of their relationship.

[@senecaevans6156]

Ahh ok. I assumed it meant death or something 😅 I don't know why I jumped there

[@billparrish4385]

I'm always reminded of the legendary performance on SNL by Eddie Murphy, in character as the Li'l Rascals 'Buh-tweet' (Buckwheat), on a fake record commercial, singing his rendition of this song: "Unce, tice, fee tines a mady!" 😎

[@Terry-is7nk]

The Commodores ballads are always top notch! Don't think you've done "Oh No" yet. Their last with Lionel in the band.

[@sherrihayward4500]

OMG so so my era!! Lionel and the boys had me dancing in the 80s. Please more Shinedown thanks!!

[@theodoreritola7641]

Me also released in 1978. 3 times a Lady

[@One-n-only..BrooklynRed]

They performed this live on The Midnight Special. My mom bouggt this album the next day. Great Song Too Smooth!

[@josephadiaz8343]

I dedicated this to my mom and grandmother I know it's a love song, but I looked at it like Mom and grandmother were there for me most of my life, "the end of the rainbow" is like saying goodbye to them, until we meet again ♥️🙏✝️

[@MrsColumbo823]

My late sister’s favorite song. She was, hands down, the finest lady ever and so kind to me. Miss you, Jules. ♥️♥️♥️

[@26shedan]

this brings back vivid memories of slow dances that I hadn't recalled in over 40 years...

[@jamesgregory9259]

The story of how The Commodores picked their group name is they just opened a dictionary and picked the first word they saw. They always joked about how they were almost known as "The Commodes"

[@bunnyheywood]

That is such a funny story....lol...they couldn't think of a name for their band so they closed their eyes and flipped through a dictionary and said whatever word their finger landed on ....that would become the band's name....and Lionel said thank goodness they didn't land on the word commode that was on the same page as commodore..... 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@DeborahGedert]

Love love love this song seeing him sing this on the Midnight Special was awesome ❤

[@keithkinkade4265]

One of my favorite songs ever....

[@maxinejackson1444]

Three Times a Lady was the song my husband and I danced to 46 years ago at our wedding in 1978! It doesn't mean they're breaking up, rather they're reflecting on the wonderful years they've shared culminating in reaching their golden years. I know because I feel like we've reached the pot of gold at the end of our rainbow.

[@jeanstrickland2445]

This song is beautiful.💖

[@Cranky_old_white_guy]

The commodores made us teenagers at that time much easier for us to get the girl. lol. The 80s were such fun being an older teenager we had the best time. Keep up the great job. Much love to you and yours. God bless you all.

[@andydurazo5337]

Not enough o’s in smoooooooth for this man’s voice.

[@Markogleby]

One of my mom and my favourite songs of the late 70s.

[@leonabarad6972]

Ah. The long version of this song. Love it!!!

[@alejandrobojorquez6181]

THE EMOTIONS - " FLOWERS " (Love Is A Flower) 1970s R&B Soul from the Ladies that brought you Best Of My Love , Comes another WOW! and Amazingly beautiful song with Voices that can reach your Soul. That Bassline is Fantastic too

[@markzalubas5793]

My favorite Commodores song. I have loved this since it was released.

[@kimberlygarwood-jl5om]

This is my favorite Commodores song. Lionel has a great voice. ❤

[@misterdoe]

This was much longer than any version I've ever heard of this and it's beautiful. ❤ The drummer was the guy who sang lead on Brick House, Walter Orange.

[@steviemccormick3762]

One of the things I miss the most in music today is just singing about Love, Relationships and just Life.

[@juliewhite7469]

Same ❤😊

[@chrisdodds7469]

I have always felt that this song was about saying goodbye to a loved one that either oassed away or was dying.

[@barbarachieppo9603]

I love Lionel's voice❤

[@562goodguy]

You've cot to hear an early toon from them, it's called "Sweet Love" and it was one of their first ballads.

[@janinelinnert9099]

Thank you for playing this It is the song we played at my mother's funeral ❤❤

[@otisroseboro5613]

Great Reaction Guy's To This Great Classic Song

[@paulhease1007]

A classic for us in the village disco in late 70's. Always a slow dance with a country girl to this classic...

[@longlivetheboleyn1917]

Love you both Amber and Jay, we absolutely adore you. You have touched all our hearts with your sincerity and passion for music. You are part of all our families. Keep up the good work ❤❤

[@shironjackson60]

That was the ultimate wedding song even just as a the music

[@bjware511]

Appreciate another R&B song without having to wait a whole week. As you already know you can’t go wrong with the Commodores. On the Mount Rushmore of R&B Groups. Thanks that was a classic.

[@laurettagarrett5444]

One of the most beautiful popular love songs ever. That once twice three times gets me every time.

[@davephillips7209]

Lionel is just special.

[@marcl7463]

I did, not gonna lie, but then the song truly hit me and brought tears to my eyes.

[@cathyortiz1280]

"End of the road" could also mean their both old & about to die - or that she's dying too. Not just "breaking up." But it could be any of them.

[@lorizrhythm8171]

Lionel Richie's voice is pure gold!!

[@BernitaTubbs]

just to be close to you is my favorite commodores song.

[@jesselobo3213]

This song takes me back to a special young lady that I never had the courage to engage with. Call it puppy love but this song always brings me back home.

[@jdw5678]

This song was THE favorite bride/groom first dance song at so many wedding receptions in the late '70s and throughout the '80s. (I bet a lot of older viewers will confirm this, as well as younger viewers who watched the videos from their parents' wedding receptions.) Prom dances too!

[@aks4204]

This was such a great album.

[@fermisparadox01]

"Sweet Love " is their best song

[@omaramer846]

First heard it in 78’ as a 10 year old and STILL it’s my all time favorite song….

[@ChrisDavis-dt6xx]

I Will always remember you and Love you Kathy

[@Carl-o5d]

Smooth!!!!! that's one of my all time favor songs

[@TimoBrown79]

Ballerina Girl is the tune by Lionel about his daughter Nicole. ❤️

[@RogerMcCauley-s1e]

Kenny Rogers does a great cover of this beautiful song

[@rachaelgosser5659]

His voice makes my heart melt.

[@Jude_196]

AWWW - LOVE THIS SONG!! THANKS, YA'LL, for bringing back GREAT MEMORIES!! HUGS, YA'LL!! Have a GREAT WEEK!