Sail On - The Commodores | Andy & Alex FIRST TIME REACTION!

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[@batmanforpresident9655]

Who else here feels truly blessed to have been alive during the era of great music like this?

[@Himmiefan]

Yep!

[@Flowerchick1967-tq1vn]

Absolutely blessed! ❤️🔥

[@PaulK-ve1pu]

Yes!! And over across the pond, we were going for it too. Bowie, the Stones, Sex Pistols and the Clash. A great time to be alive.

[@robycip9715]

young folk will never know, but glad they are finding these gems

[@sallyphillips9175]

me!

[@rubicon-oh9km]

"I know it's a shame, but I'm giving you back your name." Gut wrenching..

[@oregonchick76]

The lyrics are heartbreaking. It's like he's talking himself through the realization that there was never a chance for a happy ending, that they were always going to break up, because he wasn't what she wanted and she wasn't what he needed. Real anguish, but also closure. It's a brilliant song.

[@christinamatzen4214]

It gives big “I’m not mad, I’m just disappointed” energy and I’ve always loved that. Complete 180 from, say, You Oughta Know.

[@kellyreiterman]

The Commodores and Earth, Wind, & Fire were absolutely everything back in the late 70s. Brings we right back to 7th and 8th grade. Such great music.

[@floridamom6495]

It is Lionel Richie singing. FYI: Richie/Commodores were from Alabama - hence that country twang. The group formed in college at Tuskegee Institute. You can hear the country in a lot of their early stuff.

[@jimgoebel5348]

Ritchie grew up in Joliet, Illinois

[@stephentaylor6617]

“Stuck On You “ has country elements also

[@floridamom6495]

@jimgoebel5348 Doesn’t take long to pick up that twang when you’re living in the South ! 🤣 Just ask this girl from New England!

[@poppingjaz]

Their early stuff was heavy on funk some jazz and R&B. You can hear some early Kool and the Gang influence and some Bar-Kays, especially the first 3 albums. Walter Orange sang and wrote a lot of their early stuff. Their slower stuff had a tad bit of country influence like 'Still', 'Stuck on You' and even 'Easy' but most of there stuff was R&B and funk

[@monkeyweather]

Tuskegee, wow, that's got some wild historic undertones

[@user-nk4li1jh5y]

"Easy" is one of my favorite Commodore songs!

[@jennhurl]

My favorite

[@mikelair9144]

Zoom. Live Amazing

[@barbarapearson5896]

'Still' is it for me.

[@CH-gb7hf]

They did Easy a year ago mate. Its on the channel already 👍

[@sassymess7111]

YES!

[@kevinkennedy6875]

What strikes me about this song is just how patient the Commodores were in unfolding everything it has to offer, revealing a serious level of musical confidence and sophistication.

[@John_Locke_108]

One of my all time favorite songs. The lyrics and vocals are top notch. And that bass is just perfect.

[@donalddixon6541]

Again I have to say, we're all so glad you love our music. We know who we are.........

[@whostheblackprivatestick8565]

True. "History has been arranged; to hide us from our secret names. But God knows who we are." Cassandra Wilson "Memphis"

[@wvmtneerwv]

Easy Like Sunday Morning is, to me, one of the greatest mellow songs ever written. It just creates a warm and happy mood.

[@batmanforpresident9655]

The Commodores' songs are some of the best moments of 70's music. Lionel Richie a first rate songwriter. Their best songs include:. "Still", "Theee Times A Lady", "Just To Be Close To You", "Brick house ", "Sweet Love", "Machine Gun", (a fantastic instrumental), and a great hit without Richie, "Nightshift ".

[@laurakali6522]

Easy!

[@batmanforpresident9655]

​@@laurakali6522 Obviously, I thought if that 1st but then discovered they'd already did that one.

[@jeffcobb2734]

Love "Machinegun." A very underrated funk instrumental for sure. The bass synth in that song is top tier.

[@MsLoriGA]

I love “Sweet Love” as well.

[@markpelton9884]

Rapid Fire even better than Machine Gun imo

[@sandyshoenberger2697]

Commodores were the soundtrack to our lives for probably 5 or 6 years. Everything they did was magic.

[@zevongrie1402]

This is one of my all-time favorite songs by anyone. S tier for me.

[@rosenfield10]

"I Don't Care Anymore" by Phil Collins ❤ Greatest breakup song ever. Embraces the anger of a breakup.

[@JayAr709]

Song For Shelby by David Bromberg

[@adrianstevens2146]

Yes, @rosenfield10, no doubt about that! "I don't care what you say, you never listened to me anyway...I don't care anymore." Anger and disrespect, couple that with a bit of verbal and some slight physical abuse, it can scar you. Been there, done with that. I hope A & A will do this song.

[@earl6969]

"You gave nothing in return" just hits them where they live.❤

[@oldhead2769]

Hearing this just takes me back to my youth and i just didn't even realize i missed this kind of music so much.

[@stevenmix3723]

Literally "The Breakup Song (They Don't Write 'Em)" is the OTHER break up song to hit. Greg Kihn Band.

[@daledodson1279]

The excellence of the Commodores shines through ❤

[@kurtyoung6769]

As a 64 year old man who remembers when this song made it's debut, I'm happy you two understand how good this song is.

[@greg42864]

This is similar vibe to Chicago’s “feeling stronger everyday”

[@mobanewman7139]

Because of the poll I went and listened to this again. I had forgotten how good it is. It's one of their best. It builds in just the right way. Good bass, good horn arrangement, enjoy.

[@Vee1music-lover]

Lionel Richie! The Commodores! Awwwww what a time to be alive! 70’s music can’t be beat!

[@clintatk]

Who can resist horns with strings AND bongos, drums and a great bass line. And the lyrics and delivery are a given. ❤

[@rickdeckard6294]

I’ve listened to this song hundreds of times and know every word to it, but I never really noticed that it was such a great break up song. Maybe because the music feels so positive throughout. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@vickimoran6190]

Favorite line “I’m giving you back your name”

[@MarkChappell1]

His song "Still" is similar but more emotional.

[@edfoy2680]

Maybe I am biased but the 70's produced the best music regardless of genre.

[@sherrihimes7357]

❤

[@LrdsWrk]

The horns after the the 1st “sail on honey” never repeat but are just sublime

[@ingrid8994]

Have always loved this song 💔

[@texashookem22]

Nightshift is another gem that requires a listen...🎵Mahh-vin🎵

[@kbusby4824]

Yes!

[@oscarobregon]

Nightshift is definitely a fantastic song

[@magneto7930]

This song is therapeutic!

[@gwydion56]

Hard to beat the Commodores for great R&B music. They never disappoint.

[@chrismiller4348]

Took it for granted while growing up; these songs and their counterparts were coming out weekly for my whole childhood and teenage years

[@psygolf7120]

This and Easy like Sunday Morn…sublime

[@imgoodatmoaning9561]

forgot how good this song is. Thanks for reminding me 👍

[@traceydsm]

One of the best kiss-off songs in popular music. I think that great would-be chorus at the end was in place to show his jubilation: a huge burden has lifted when he decided to walk away.

[@greenacres1909]

This is “S Tier” for me all the way!! I wore out my 8track and 45 of this several times! And “Yes!”, this song DID help me and many other folks for sure!! That ending is so damn triumphant!!

[@kelsosemail]

It would be pretty much impossible to paint an adequate picture of just how MASSIVE Lionel Ritchie was in the early to mid 80s. Those who have watched the We Are The World documentary got a taste. The night they recorded that song was the American Music Awards. Lionel Ritchie was the host... and won practically every category he could win! MASSIVE.

[@sedatedape315]

The music of the 70s. Ain't gotta say any more! 🎵♥️

[@theodoreritola7641]

VERY TRUE 10 BEST YEARS EVER

[@mariannebonar-cunningham6852]

Graduating high school in 1985 was the absolute BEST time in music! Now some might argue that the Woodstock Era or the late 70'S. BUT how awesome my music journey has been!

[@michaelmaloskyjr]

That big chorus with the bright brass, bongos and maracas uncorks and just soars, literally, sailing on past your ears and lingering forever in your head with perfect brevity.

[@goreyfantod5213]

Lionel Richie is a criminally underrated songwriter. A Southerner equally at home in a Black Gospel church, Blues-Funk club or C&W hoedown, his musical chops were always impeccable. The Rolling Stones were inspired by the music, Lionel Richie lived it.

[@shogun0127]

c'mon man

[@magicbrownie1357]

I always love the bass in these old Commodore tunes.

[@DeepThawts]

Lionel Richie also wrote a hit song for Kenny Rogers, entitled "Lady". Even with Kenny Rogers singing it, you can hear his signature style all over it. He's an amazingly talented songwriter.

[@NoneYaBidness762]

The commodores were fantastic.

[@lubilou64]

The classic breaking up song 😭

[@ericalred290]

I saw the Commodores in concert in the early '80's. An excellent concert. Great sound

[@BW-jv6jg]

Being from Alabama, their home state, I've always been proud of the music of the Commodores. They did a trio of break-up songs close together about three different types of break-ups. Easy takes you by surprise because the chorus and easy melody didn't match the lyrics of a terrible break-up. Sail On covers a break where you're ready and willing to let it go and set them free. The hardest one for me to hear is Still... it's about a marriage that both tried hard to make work.. the love was there by other things going the wrong way.. listening to all three are powerful.

[@LaserRanger15]

Smooth as silk

[@scottboswell6406]

This was a great surprise! Classic Commodores! The thing about Lionel Richie is, he's from Tuskegee, AL, and puts all of his Southern life into his music, country feel included! He can get lost in the Stevie Wonder/Prince/Michael Jackson of it all, but his run of hits is spectacular!!

[@AlannaWilliams24]

Phil Collins "I Don't Care Anymore" is a banger of a break up song! Lyrically and sonically, it's the exact song ya need after a break up. It's from his 1982 solo album "Hello, I Must Be Going" (great album!).

[@luanakimo1]

"Sweet Love" - such an uplifting song by the Commodores.

[@david.j9.rabbithole808]

I’ve always enjoyed this song and glad you kids did too.

[@vickigardner7839]

The song "Still" still gives me goosebumps.

[@jamesjohnston9225]

Great tune. The Commodores were a hot dance band back in the day

[@theodoreritola7641]

Back in the day was the 1970s

[@tylerhackner9731]

Love this song!

[@alexakl6445]

The fabulous Lionel Ritchie singing and that amazing piano playing - so beyond talented. The Commodores have several timeless songs.

[@JamesJoyce12]

The Commodores were everywhere and everything at this time - the talent was undeniable.

[@sebmcneb1]

Although the full version does it much more justice this shortened version doesn’t feel like you’ve been shortchanged, a true classic

[@TorreanoLamont]

You need to hear the long version

[@MichaelB769]

Wait, there's a long version? O.o Extra vocals or just music?

[@TorreanoLamont]

@@MichaelB769 yup on BOTH it repeats the chorus, the last verse and has a longer outro

[@bethbodee]

One of my favorite songs ever! Thx guys!

[@liammeehan7979]

Nice chill out song, it would be great if you could check out Al Green How can you mend a broken heart (live on soul 1972) top song

[@preachervideo]

I was a white kid growing up in rural South Arkansas in the 70’s. I sent in a penny to the Columbia Record and Tape Club and got 11 albums. The Commodores was the first album that I really got into. Lionel Richie was one of the first voices that I was drawn to. It’s actually kind of funny, funk and R&B are my first music language, and it’s all because of that record and tape club. While all my friends were playing with Tonka trucks, I was in the game room, listening to Commodores, Parliament, Kool and the Gang and Johnny Guitar Watson.

[@TinaReggie]

Lionel Richie’s voice is magnificent. He’s always been smooth. The band is terrific, the strings, killer bass and percussion. I’m so glad to have grown up with this music!!

[@kcronin7211]

If you think that's southern, go hear one of Lionel's full on country songs, like Deep River Woman. Straight up country ballad. Love these guys! (They were funkier before Lionel showed up, in truth, but he's just a knockout song writer no matter what.)

[@bld9696]

I saw The Commodores in the late 80's in the old Omni in Atlanta. It was sold out, 15,000 fans. The crowd was about 50% black and 50% white. No fighting, no arguing, no racial issues of any kind. It was just 15,000 people enjoying music from one of the greatest bands of all time. Sail On, Commodores. Your music is timeless.

[@bruceday4036]

Why would there be a problem

[@williamjackson3617]

I don’t know how many times I have said this about different artists. But Lionel Richie is one of the all time greats. 7:53 !

[@grendelz]

The commodores produced some of the most well constructed and written music of their era. Definitely check out Zoom.

[@Raittway]

I had Billy Ocean' " Carribean Queen" stuck in my head yesterday. I rarely get songs like that stuck, it's usually rock. 😊

[@BlowinFree]

I had turn your love around by George Benson 💕

[@lonestarfriend]

This is my favorite Lionel Richie/Commodores song. It's amazing! Love the piano and strings.

[@nevinashe6014]

The difference between today’s music and music like this is that today’s music describes the artist’s feelings and expects you to empathize. Music like this just lays it all out both musically and lyrically and evokes an individual emotional response from each listener.

[@surlechapeau]

A&A, you'll love their "Brick House", "Three Times A Lady" and "Still" !! edit - Alex, that was Walter Orange on drums. Producers - James Anthony Carmichael(and arranger) and Commodores.

[@chrisaustin8442]

Brick House is a must.

[@theresav8326]

Great songs also 👏👏

[@tupelohoney622]

Definitely need to give Brick House a listen!

[@susanfontaine5214]

Amazing band! LOVE Brick 🧱 House!❤

[@Deborahtunes]

"Still" is one of my favorites from 'Commodores'. But I would add "Machine Gun" and "Slippery When Wet" to that list of good funk songs from them...

[@0852555]

There was a time in the 70's where groups put out music very country inspired. Rolling Stones, Elton John, Eagles etc. Check out girl with far away eyes by the Stones.

[@alanmusicman3385]

As you, Alex instanced, the structure of this song is just so self-assured - it saves the hookiest bit until last, but musically hints that it's coming up almost all the way through. So, that when it does get to it, there is such a great sense of fulfillment. It's a masterpiece of song writing and the musicality touches right through and the absolutely superb production it make it one of my top 3 songs of the 1970s.

[@Flowerchick1967-tq1vn]

So smoooooooth. Love this one! Classic! 🔥

[@jrmahan3405]

The reason he does Country better than the Stones, he was from the South. Ritchie had a song chart Country in the 80's, called "Stuck on You".

[@bradleyjjohnson]

What a glorious song - brings joy to one's heart. 😉

[@Beachgirl1]

I was eight years old when this song was popular and my dad died unexpectedly. Every time I hear this song, it brings back memories of him. Thanks for your reaction:)

[@rogerover]

You played a prematurely faded version, That Breakdown at the very end oes on a while longer. MY FAVORITE!!!!

[@vanessalore9942]

I forgot how great this song is. Top Tier!

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Many thanks to Andy and Alex! 💎 In school, I used to tell people that lead singer *Lionel* *Richie* was my cousin... because we had the same last name (although spelled differently). 😆 My silliness notwithstanding, this is a most beautiful song.

[@iraidaacevedo3723]

Beautiful song♥️Love The Commodores♥️♥️

[@stephentaylor6617]

Lionel Richie wrote an #1 pop hit for eight straight years. 1978 “Three Times A Lady”, 1979 “Still”, 1980 “Lady “ for Kenny Rogers, “1981 “Endless Love “ , 1982 “Truly “, 1983 “All Night Long (All Night)” 1984 “Hello” and 1985 “Say You Say Me”! Just missed nine straight as in 1986 “Dancing On The Celling” peaked at # 2. “Sail On” peaked at #4.

[@catleeper]

During this time, my boyfriend was from a somewhat aristocratic French family and came to Dallas to intern where I worked. When he left, he sent me a cassette tape saying he was sorry but he had to marry a French woman or his father would disown him. I recorded this song over his message and sent it right back to him. He did stay in touch with me over the years and even sent me a picture of his first born child.

[@jayrule13]

This is another masterpiece from Lionel Richie and the Commodores, with his songwriting prowess in full effect. He was unafraid to try new styles. He reminds me of Billy Joel in that respect. They will not be put in a box stylistically.

[@HRConsultant_Jeff]

Saw them in person with Lionel Richie and they rocked the place. (She's a) Brick House is a great song to follow this. Totally different.

[@theresav8326]

I think I love this song more today …. Great song !!! Great reaction!!

[@monkeyweather]

Saw Lionel perform at the LA Olympics closing ceremony. Flawless live, as I expected. If I hadn't paid so much for the stupid tickets I woulda liked it more 😹

[@jasonwilliams6005]

Everything about that song is perfect

[@cls6055]

Horns & strings ! 🎉🎉🎉

[@karenj3611]

Definitely the best era in music history

[@tjtampa214]

Yes sir, you "better know" Mr. Lionel Richey - Major Icon. No down time with him. When I heard he left The Commodores and heard his solo stuff, I realized - oh, he "was" the sound of The Commodores. Like 90% was L.R. (I love The Commodores too, now - but c'mon, you gotta admit, he was the main attraction." Beautiful, exquite music and touching stories. This one in particular was so tragic bc the person hurt was so in love and really tried, but there comes a time when you have to say good-bye and let that other person "sail on." He told her (via the divorce) I'm giving you back your name. Guess she was bound to ramble. Thx guys, I waited a few years for y'all to play this one.

[@floridamom6495]

Tampa in the House! Shout out to our home boys - Andy and Alex!!!

[@irishgrl]

The horns are so soulful in this 🥰 A triumphant breakup song…

[@user-cx3jn7cq8e]

I Love this song. Watch the video of them.

[@reneerocha1796]

Oh how I love this song…😊such harmony..loved the Commodores! Lionel Richie is always great! 😊

[@jbach4311]

One of the Best Song Writer's. He gave a lot of songs off to other singers.

[@tjwsports]

“Best of My Love” by the Eagles. Most misunderstood break-up song. I’ve actually heard it played at weddings.

[@imtallpaul]

If you love the Commodores already this story will make you love them even more. In their early early days, they were booked in a club in Illinois. The club had an electrical fire just as the band arrived. The owner and staff were beginning to clean up and the Commodores started helping right away. As I was told, the band didn't take all the money they were contracted for and just had the travel and lodging covered before they moved on to their next gig....

[@froggy5935]

This song has a different song structure than most. It is similar to Journey's Don't stop believin'. With the verses, pre-chorus, verses...then finally the chorus to fade out at the end of the song. (Small town boy vs. small town girl too...)

[@paulcollins5586]

Its impossible to dislike this. Perfect.