NO LIONEL!?| FIRSTT IME HEARING The commodores - Nightshift REACTION

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  • NO LIONEL!?| FIRSTT IME HEARING The commodores - Nightshift REACTION
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  • @harpergras
    @harpergras ปีที่แล้ว +561

    One of their best songs even without Lionel...A great tribute to Marvin Gaye and Jackie Wilson...May they Rest In Peace...Lionel had already started his solo career by the time they recorded this song...The first guy that sang in this video ( Walter " Clyde " Orange ) was the original lead singer of The Commodores even when Lionel was with them at the groups beginning...Then Lionel took over as lead singer and the rest is history...They had another lead singer mainly during their College days named James Ingram, but he left for Vietnam.

    • @ThePittsburghToddy
      @ThePittsburghToddy ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Yessir! 🖖🏼

    • @knoxscott65able
      @knoxscott65able ปีที่แล้ว +23

      I loved the part when referring to Jackie Wilson the lyrics say "your love lifted us higher and higher". I always wondered if that was a reference to his song "Higher and Higher"

    • @tcarnold6425
      @tcarnold6425 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@knoxscott65able 100%

    • @donkey3187
      @donkey3187 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Disagree...dont care for this song

    • @Pulsar77
      @Pulsar77 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      I thought for a second 'Wait, James Ingram was in the Commodores?' But I looked it up and it wasn't THE James Ingram, just a guy with the same name :-)

  • @kenrk
    @kenrk ปีที่แล้ว +205

    Lionel had left the band at this point and was well into his solo career. Great song!

    • @JaDav40
      @JaDav40 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yep..this was the only post-Lionel hit that the Commodores had. But it was a great one.

  • @bigolebot
    @bigolebot ปีที่แล้ว +258

    This song was a tribute to Marvin Gaye and Jackie Wilson. Two soul singers of my generation (or anyone who's a baby boomer). I'll always miss them two, glad I was born at the right time and saw Marvin twice. High school when What's Going On and Let's Get It On were out, born in 1953. My generation are lucky. Marvin's core audience were us teens or 20s something back then

    • @billyselman6371
      @billyselman6371 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Lionel Richie was working on his solo career when this song came out.

    • @bknsty14
      @bknsty14 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I would love to see a reaction to Lonely Teardrops

    • @ricksaunders8074
      @ricksaunders8074 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      absolutely yes

    • @KathySandru
      @KathySandru ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You definitely need to do more Marvin Gaye & Jackie Wilson on your channel

    • @karendavis2668
      @karendavis2668 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's awesome. Thanks for sharing your memory 💖🦋

  • @johnlong9534
    @johnlong9534 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    This was their first big hit after Lionel had left the group, I think it was one of the Commodores best ever. Love this song. To see them live is like going to heaven.

  • @marybaillie8907
    @marybaillie8907 ปีที่แล้ว +108

    This song won 1985 Best R&B Grammy for a Group. This was their first song without Lionel. A tribute song for Marvin Gaye and Jackie Wilson who both died young. This was their only Number 1 song after Lionel left. Great tune. Great reaction. Buckets of Maple Syrup love from Canada ❤️ ❤️ 🇨🇦🇨🇦

  • @Lovejazz01
    @Lovejazz01 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    Amber has a great mind and a big heart, she’s always spot on with her analogies of the lyrics and meanings of great songs! Thank you both for finally listening to this instant classic! I’m sure Lionel knew the Commodores was in good hands when he heard this. Nobody’s saying that the second lead singer is then new lead singer J.D. Nicholas. He is still a member of the group to this day.

  • @Shrykespeare
    @Shrykespeare ปีที่แล้ว +124

    I love how the song pays tribute to two legends, Marvin Gaye and Jackie Wilson (both of whom died - quite young - in 1984, the year before this song came out). And yes, this is the post-Lionel Commodores, where the vocals were shared by Richie's replacement, J.D. Nicholas, and drummer Walter Orange (who happened to be the same man who did the vocals for "Brick House"). For your next Commodores song, I recommend "Oh No".

    • @surlechapeau
      @surlechapeau ปีที่แล้ว +7

      they'll love Jackie Wilson's "Lonely Teardrops" and "(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher"!!

    • @Shrykespeare
      @Shrykespeare ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@surlechapeau Absolute classics.

    • @michaelmartin1714
      @michaelmartin1714 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Unfortunately this was the last hit The Commodores had as well. Richie was the main song writer and vocalist.

    • @user-dz6fy6qv2l
      @user-dz6fy6qv2l ปีที่แล้ว

      "Oh No" is one of my all-time favorite songs.

  • @nancy9891
    @nancy9891 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    “Rock and Roll Heaven” and “Night Shift” are such great tributes to singers who are gone but not forgotten. Beautiful song!

    • @terryconnelly484
      @terryconnelly484 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Was rock and roll heaven an original by the righteous brothers I think?

    • @nancy9891
      @nancy9891 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@terryconnelly484 It was. I love the tribute songs. “The Day The Music Died”, that one about Elvis in Memphis. Poignant!

    • @JustTanya.
      @JustTanya. ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Diana Ross did a very sweet one about Marvin, "Missing You". Another great tribute song "American Pie" by Don McLean was about Buddy Holly, J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson and Ritchie Valens. I'm always a ball of tears at the end of La Bamba when his mom finds out he died. Same thing with Selena.

    • @robinmcintyre3472
      @robinmcintyre3472 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​​@@terryconnelly484 "Rock and Roll Heaven" was first recorded by the band "Climax" in '73, but it didn't really climb the charts; then, the very next year, 1974, when The Righteous Brothers reformed, they took it on and it rose to #3 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. The lyrics were also updated to include Jim Croce(loved him!) and Bobby Darin who had both died in '73.
      Over time, the lyrics were periodically updated to include other legendary singers, such as Elvis, John Lennon, Keith Moon, etc.

    • @stevenkmiller
      @stevenkmiller ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Don't forget about "Wish You Were Here."

  • @dawnpatrol700
    @dawnpatrol700 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Walter Orange ( the 1st singer in this) was always in the band. He sang " brick house" and some of the funkier ones and played drums, while Lionel sang the ballads. They brought in an extra singer after Lionel left circa 83

    • @Dragonsinger71
      @Dragonsinger71 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Actually, Richie left at the end of '81 after he recorded "Endless Love" with Diana Ross. After that dropped and became such a hit, he embarked on his solo career, which we all know has been a success. Nonetheless, this tune proves The Commodores were still a solid group capable of generating great material and hits.

  • @glenndespres5317
    @glenndespres5317 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Nightshift was a song I loved hearing when it came out. I was a new Dad and was actually working the night shift at the local factory. Trust me, every operator had his boombox radio and got through the night listening to some sweet sounds.

    • @pam1574
      @pam1574 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😃👍

  • @dickieburbank
    @dickieburbank ปีที่แล้ว +25

    That first singer sang "Brick House." And... Bruce Springsteen just released a beautiful cover of this beautiful song.

    • @marcusdavis8241
      @marcusdavis8241 ปีที่แล้ว

      A suggestion if I can...The group Switch.. Teddy Pendergrass

  • @MicheleJane
    @MicheleJane ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Lionel went solo to an incredible career. Marvin Gaye and Jackie Wilson died the same year. (1984). The Commodores were awesome, and this song is a beautiful tribute to Gaye and Wilson. Marvin Gaye's death was especially tragic...being shot and killed by his father. Horrible Loss.

    • @KaleidoscopeMagic
      @KaleidoscopeMagic ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh my God! I never knew that was how Marvin Gaye died! Whoah!! what a tragedy. :(

    • @irenetomas9894
      @irenetomas9894 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nossa, eu não sabia

    • @ssurfs9900
      @ssurfs9900 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Jackie wasn't much better his fiance shot him...

  • @janipooh4290
    @janipooh4290 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Love this song. It's a tribute to Marvin Gaye and Jackie Wilson.

  • @MrDANNIELFERRELL
    @MrDANNIELFERRELL ปีที่แล้ว +29

    The first time I heard this song, it squeezed my heart and tears came out of my eyes. I knew it was a special tribute to a loss of people so special.

    • @kellahella5286
      @kellahella5286 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Someone cuttin onions again.

    • @pam1574
      @pam1574 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It gets to me every time I hear it...

  • @karencolley-smidt864
    @karencolley-smidt864 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Lionel left the Commodores in 1981. Love this tribute to Marvin Gaye and Jackie Wilson. It brings tears to my eyes now just like it did then.

  • @billparrish4385
    @billparrish4385 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I love the metaphor of 'Nightshift' as applied to these iconic artists, Marvin and Jackie, both of whom died the year before this song was released in tribute to them (and which was The Commodores only big hit after Lionel left the group). The metaphor calls to mind former dayshift workers with whom we were once all on the same schedule, in sync and able to see and enjoy them whenever we wanted, but who are now working nights, out of phase with the rest of us, now existing for us only in fond memories of the times we once shared. It's also interesting to depict the afterlife as being at night, these incredible talents no longer bathed in the sunshine they once enjoyed with us, but now performing in some amazing band all together, playing those sweet sounds through the night while we sleep, supplying us the soundtrack of our dreams.
    Perfect metaphor, working on so many levels!

  • @surlechapeau
    @surlechapeau ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Jay/Amber, you'll love their "Three Times A Lady"!!! I predict "Three Times A Lady" will be your favorite Commodores song!! (With Lionel!!)
    edit- You'll love Jackie Wilson's "Lonely Teardrops" and "(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher"!!

    • @johnc1593
      @johnc1593 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Absolutely 💯

    • @brianmcmaster5112
      @brianmcmaster5112 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      THIS^.Such an emotional powerhouse.

  • @InvestBetter.
    @InvestBetter. ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Marvin Gaye was killed by his father in argument, in 1984, when this song was conceived
    Diana Ross also had her last Top 10 hit with "Missing You," another Gaye Tribute, in 1985

  • @user-or1ye3iz6d
    @user-or1ye3iz6d ปีที่แล้ว +25

    The cool part about this song is that in the Marvin part, they mention a bunch of Marvin's song titles; and in the Jackie part, they mention his song titles. They're in the lyrics like Easter eggs to find. ❤️❤️

    • @lifewuzonceezr
      @lifewuzonceezr ปีที่แล้ว +5

      IAM so slow Today was the first Time I noticed the What's Going On connection! XooX

    • @user-or1ye3iz6d
      @user-or1ye3iz6d ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@lifewuzonceezr ha ha. Keep listening closely, you'll hear multiple other song references from Marvin and Jackie in each of their sections of the song. They did it so smooth that it's easy to gloss right over. 😉

  • @danielwolf1673
    @danielwolf1673 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    What an amazing song. I've loved it for years. No matter what I am doing, I am stopping to listen to this!

  • @horacerobinson7149
    @horacerobinson7149 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Thanks guys for reacting to this special and beautiful classic .
    R.I.P Marvin Gaye and Jackie Wilson.

  • @BrenJen86
    @BrenJen86 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great reaction!! Walter Orange, the first singer, was always in the group. He was the lead on their monster hit “Brick House”. The 2nd singer, Skyler Jett, was Lionel’s replacement after he went solo. This was their first hit after Lionel left.

  • @AL13NM
    @AL13NM ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Easily one of my Top Ten songs EVER by any artist/group! I have this album and the 12 inch single on vinyl. I CAN NOT imagine life without this song!

  • @toolshed7652
    @toolshed7652 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This is actually one of my favs by The Commodores, great pick

  • @ryanfeit1420
    @ryanfeit1420 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This is a very classy song sung by a very classy and legendary band. I am so glad that you are reacting to this beautful song and appreciated it. I remember when it was released in the spring of 1985 and MTV played the video like crazy.

  • @susanfigueroa872
    @susanfigueroa872 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    OMG!! I haven't heard this song for at least thirty years or more!! Beautiful!! Thanks folks!

  • @MS-ro9dm
    @MS-ro9dm ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I remember when you guys did "Brick House" and Lionel was standing in the back and you didn't even realize he was in the band. lol.

  • @zap_sigma1
    @zap_sigma1 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I shared this gem on my TT page. Which brings me here.
    Excellent song with an amazing vibe. A truly fitting tribute to Marvin Gaye & Jackie Wilson.
    May their music live on in each of us.

  • @bertisjordan1085
    @bertisjordan1085 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    This was the Commodores only hit after Lionel Richie left. This song was recorded after Marvin Gaye and Jackie Wilson passed and was dedicated to them!

    • @joethomas1775
      @joethomas1775 ปีที่แล้ว

      I also like Animal Instinct from the same album.

    • @loritajohnson5664
      @loritajohnson5664 ปีที่แล้ว

      'Solitaire' was another hit from that album.

    • @geebabarino
      @geebabarino 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Going to the bank was also a big party dance floor hit

  • @angelalacour2384
    @angelalacour2384 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "Missing You" Diana Ross, was written, composed, and produced by Lionel Richie as a tribute to Marvin Gaye,

  • @GuitarGerber
    @GuitarGerber ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Oh, man, I always loved this song!! Grew up roller skating to this! Every Tuesday night at Skatalong USA!

  • @charleyfarley1547
    @charleyfarley1547 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I think I recommended this one- one of my favorite recordings of all time!

  • @mathieubuchholtz460
    @mathieubuchholtz460 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thanks a million. This is an absolute masterpiece. Everything of it is magical : ethereal melody, touching theme, terrific bass, outstanging rendition, etc. Love hugely this nostalgic track which is definitely in my top 100. It has an addictive effect on me, get never tired listening to it, so everytime I hear it, I'm in heaven.

  • @martinlopez758
    @martinlopez758 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I love this song. Bruce Springsteen just did a cover recently. I was very surprised. He did a great job

  • @bradpriebe9218
    @bradpriebe9218 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    If I remember, this is after Lionel left for his solo career. This is probably my favorite song of theirs.

  • @MacDaddyRico
    @MacDaddyRico ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Motown Sound..! 💓
    "'Nightshift' is a tribute to singers Marvin Gaye and Jackie Wilson, who both died in 1984. Gaye was a Motown star known for love songs like "Let's Get It On" and "Sexual Healing." Wilson was an R&B singer known for his stirring performances and hits like "Lonely Teardrops." Wilson was 49 when he died; Gaye was 44."

  • @hickokhaley
    @hickokhaley ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Their voices blended so well together. Always loved this song.

  • @HavocWWC
    @HavocWWC ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lionel Richie did in part also have a tribute for Marvin with Diana Ross' "Missing You", which he wrote.

  • @wegotlumpsofitroundtheback5065
    @wegotlumpsofitroundtheback5065 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Such an underrated song when it came out in the 80s. Walter's voice is sooo smooth and JT is a perfect compliment. Glad Walter got another shot to take over on lead after Lionel.

  • @billreilly7693
    @billreilly7693 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a very eclectic taste in music, Rock, jazz, metal, Blues.I have always loved Lionel Richie and The Commodores.Great musical talent.Keep it up Jordan and Amber.God bless.🥁☮👍

  • @MoonChild-1994
    @MoonChild-1994 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hey there guys! Lionel went solo in the by the mid 80's and that's when the Commodores did this song. Great voices indeed! Another great soul 70s group that did a great HIT in the 80's was the Temptations, with their song Treat Her Like a Lady. Ya''ll will LOVE that one, highly suggest a reaction for it 💗💗

  • @canonfodder2068
    @canonfodder2068 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    My favorite Commodores tune is "Brick House." But the tribute to Marvin and Jackie in this song always touched me. Marvin's murder was horrible and shocking and thinking about Jackie in a coma for almost a decade was equally tragic. Both too young to lose.

  • @francotraipe2830
    @francotraipe2830 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    BEAUTIFUL SONG !!!! PERFECT !!!!

  • @angelskunk2206
    @angelskunk2206 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This was actually The Commodores first hit song after Lionel Ritchie left the band to go solo. Marvin Gaye was killed in April of 1984 and The Commodores released this song in January of 1985. It hurt my heart the first time I heard it at 18 and it still does today. It’s a beautiful tribute to Marvin and to Jackie Wilson who died of complications from pneumonia the same year (1984). You guys should check out Nothing But Blue Skies & Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher by Jackie Wilson sometime.

  • @mikefrank115
    @mikefrank115 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This has always been my favorite Commodores song, so glad you found it. Thanks always for being you!

  • @geriedelen4708
    @geriedelen4708 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I love this song. It is incredible.

  • @samuraiwarriorsunite
    @samuraiwarriorsunite ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A beautiful song and a beautiful tribute to two of the finest soul singers who have ever lived.

  • @UTubeHandlesSuck
    @UTubeHandlesSuck ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just a bit of gear info for Jay- regarding the guitar, the portion you're talking about is called the headstock. Instruments like in this video are referred to as "headless." The tuning machines/knobs are designed differently and located on the body with a headless guitar/bass.
    Headless designs are for multiple reasons, including instrument balance- to avoid "neck dive" by reducing weight at that end so the guitar doesn't tend to rotate if the players lets go of it for some reason, like a player also doing keyboards.

  • @billbagnall2588
    @billbagnall2588 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Saw Lionel Richie live when he came to London a few years ago ❤️

  • @paulwagner688
    @paulwagner688 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oh, man. I was just listening to this. RIP, Marvin and Jackie. Y'all need to react to their music.

  • @adriancozad8308
    @adriancozad8308 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We saw and heard them live,..just like your hearing☆☆☆☆☆🎼🥰

  • @michaelland4548
    @michaelland4548 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One of the all time classics! Great song, better lyrics. Damn, these guys could do it right.

  • @Sweetish_Jeff_
    @Sweetish_Jeff_ ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I remember when this song came out. I was 13. Part of the intrigue was trying to figure out who they were singing about. Yes, as many others have noted, Lionel was long gone by this point. Great song and loved your reactions!

  • @bigb2494
    @bigb2494 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This was done in '85 to honor and pay tribute to Marvin Gaye and Jackie Wilson who both passed away like 4 months apart the year before. Lionel had left the group to start his solo career in '82. The first singer is Walter Orange who also sang lead on one of the Commodores biggest hits "Brick House".

  • @jrusso4753
    @jrusso4753 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amber...How can someone as young and beautiful as you have a 1,000 year old soul??? Both of you are very special humans and we love your reactions. God bless you and your family and stay groovy!! Peace and love to the rest of my "family" here.

  • @romalbullock9246
    @romalbullock9246 ปีที่แล้ว

    One thing I really enjoy about you two is the way you bring new perspectives to my view of music I've known for years. The idea that these legends are helping common workers get through the night shift... I love that insight! Keep doing what you're doing.

  • @ritamulloy3522
    @ritamulloy3522 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    One of my all time favorites! ❤

  • @mamatay7
    @mamatay7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It's really beautiful to see your musical history coming into play, making all these connections and appreciating all the influences!!! I'm so glad you're reacting to this song at this point of your musical journey, because if you had reacted to it earlier in the channel, you would've miss all this!

  • @traci4187
    @traci4187 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Being a child of the 80s, this song is the one I think of when I hear the Commodores name, even though they made SO much great music.
    This is after Lionel went solo - you should check out some of his solo stuff ("Dancing on the Ceiling", "Running With the Night", "Truly", "You Are", and his duet with Diana Ross "Endless Love")

  • @johnsinclair4448
    @johnsinclair4448 ปีที่แล้ว

    I haven't heard this song in over 30 years, and here I am crying like it was yesterday. I was on my way to work one day back in '84 when I turned on the radio and What's Goin On was playing, or so I thought. It was a medley of Marvin Gaye's music. Then the News reported said that Marvin had been killed. It was a shock that darkened the whole day.

  • @jjsykes031
    @jjsykes031 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Lionel left the group in 1982.. the group kept going came out with this in 1985(I think) and I love this song!

  • @Phaedrus10
    @Phaedrus10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is such a beautiful song....And Jay, this is like in sports when a team loses a legendary Hall of Famer great player but they need to pick themselves up and carry on
    ...and that is what The Commodores were doing here - in style

  • @thegingergyrl455
    @thegingergyrl455 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh this song would change the mood in the room. Just awesome. Love it!❤

  • @VanHalensGuitarPick
    @VanHalensGuitarPick ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My favourite Commodores song. Brings a tear to my eyes even after all these years.

  • @LaptopLarry330
    @LaptopLarry330 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This song and music video was released after Lionel Ritchie left The Commodores. Walter “Clyde” Orange, who alternated with Ritchie singing lead vocals, sang the first verse. African-British singer J.D. Nicholas, who replaced Lionel Ritchie, sang the second verse.
    Whenever I watch this music video, when the group is singing while wearing their throwback naval-inspired suits, I start to cry. When I saw this music video on MTV in 1985, I got very emotional, because I thought that this was going to be the last time I would ever see or hear from this group. Fortunately, The Commodores are still together, and still tour regularly.

  • @michaelcoffey1991
    @michaelcoffey1991 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    @Rob Squad this was the best song they did without Lionel Ritchie. Amazing tone, about so many LEGENDS gone to soon and how to deal with that hurt, grief, pain and angst. Was on the radio for many many years. Amazed you all NEVER heard this but I say that often lol and it is what (after the two of you obviously) what MAKES the channel seeing you all see classics we have loved 5 or 10 or 15 or 20 or 25 years.... and seeing YOU both hear or see it for the first time.

  • @taneshah.1260
    @taneshah.1260 ปีที่แล้ว

    Whew, this song hits so different having lost my dad in 2021. I can picture him singing this. Couldn't even finish the video. Amazing song, though, glad y'all discovered it.

  • @keithroberts4952
    @keithroberts4952 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lionel left the commodores back in 1982. JD Nicholas was his replacement! Walter orange was the first singer on the song. He is the group's drummer and was the lead singer on Brickhouse!

  • @kimcutts6153
    @kimcutts6153 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lionel had already left The Commodors to begin his solo career when they released this wonderful tribute song to two of the greatest soul/Motown singers of all time, Jackie Wilson and Marvyn Gaye (well done Amber, you were spot on) ❤🎼

  • @marymays8846
    @marymays8846 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    One of my favorites 🎶🎤

  • @GinaGeeILuvu
    @GinaGeeILuvu ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is the Commodores post Lionel Ritchie! He’d left for his solo career which was huge in the eighties! The Commodores made music after Lionel left but they were never the same as before for me! This song was a tribute to Marvin Gaye and Jackie Wilson after the deaths! The Nightshirt was the afterlife! Diana Ross also had a hit song in tribute to Marvin Gaye after his tragic untimely death in 1984, called, “Missing You’!❤❤

  • @racing2cat
    @racing2cat ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Admittedly, this is my fave Commodores song. Thanks for the reaction you two! 🙂❤

  • @michaellockhart554
    @michaellockhart554 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This was their first hit AFTER Lionel left to become a solo artist

  • @Trampiere
    @Trampiere ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It is such a privilege and a kick to watch as you two learn about music history and make the behind the scene connections. Thank you both for doing your channel.
    There is a song called Rock and Roll Heaven that I think y'all would enjoy. It has a very similar theme as this song.

  • @johnsimon933
    @johnsimon933 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The song features a lead vocal from drummer Walter Orange, who had sung lead years earlier on "Brick House". Lionel Richie's replacement, J.D. Nicholas, sings the second verse and then Orange and Nicholas share lead vocals on the remaining choruses.
    The first verse mentions Gaye's song "What's Going On", while the second verse mentions Jackie Wilson's "Lonely Teardrops" ("Say you will"), "Baby Workout" and "(Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher and Higher".

  • @Rufus6540
    @Rufus6540 ปีที่แล้ว

    Possibly one of my favorite all-time songs that makes me smile every time I hear it.
    Also, I want to be that cool dancing in a white-sequined captain's jacket. Damn!

  • @kevinfriel6182
    @kevinfriel6182 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I think the Jackie Wilson song that really shows off his amazing voice is ‘To Be Loved’. First heard it when watching the film ‘Coming to America’ back in the day.

    • @mdanam
      @mdanam ปีที่แล้ว

      They just watched that last week

    • @marthaz
      @marthaz ปีที่แล้ว

      Great connection to that classic song - they just reviewed the movie! 👍😊

  • @cammiemorgan4108
    @cammiemorgan4108 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Love this song 🥰… even though Lionel is missing 😕

  • @blade3184
    @blade3184 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bruce Springsteen did a cover of this on his latest album and has been performing it every night on his current tour.

  • @teresajarrell452
    @teresajarrell452 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    THANK YOU!! LOVE THIS SONG!! 👍😃❣️😃👍

  • @angelalambert6069
    @angelalambert6069 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you so much for doing this one ! So many memories .... please keep the great music coming you two ! Really appreciate this channel. Love from England.

  • @tcarnold6425
    @tcarnold6425 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Best Commodores song by a mile! Now you know what you need to do - check out some Jackie! The lyrics refer to Higher And Higher so heartily recommend you go there! ❤️🔥

  • @charlie5thumbs351
    @charlie5thumbs351 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So glad you did this one. Such a beautiful song! Lyrically, and compositionally it's just perfect.

  • @lorriwood8545
    @lorriwood8545 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sometimes I forget how great all the music was in the 70's. Having grown up in tye 70s listening to the top 40 every Sunday. Man I'm old. Lol

  • @GameRoomKid
    @GameRoomKid ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing song!!

  • @roger1296
    @roger1296 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love this tribute song…Lionel had already moved to his solo career.

  • @zaphodbeeblebrox3986
    @zaphodbeeblebrox3986 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is my favorite all-time Commodores song (and that's sayin' somethin', because Easy, Brick House, etc. were FAN-tastic!). There's just something about this song that's legendary.

  • @bamboosho0t
    @bamboosho0t ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the Commodores (Milan) was a good family friend before he passed away in 2006. In 2000 my dad was having a function/gathering at the house. I prefered to stay in the garage to work on my car. Milan came into the garage to check on my progress and we ended up talking about cars and life for a bit. Great gentleman. Great musician.

  • @ceebee9711
    @ceebee9711 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was a tribute song to Marvin Gaye and Jackie Wilson. Lionel was no longer in the group.

  • @LMmccallL57
    @LMmccallL57 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Lionel decided to go solo and this was during that time. You guys really missed out on him winning four American Music Awards in one night during 1987 for his album "Dancing On the Ceiling", so I think he made the right move. 😃
    I remember him going back and forth to the stage and being so surprised that he kept saying "Outrageous!" 😄 There may be footage on TH-cam.
    I think he won three of the same award for his album "Hello" a year or two before that.

  • @rhondaharmon724
    @rhondaharmon724 ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember when the Commodores came out. Loved them. Still love Lionel. What great songs. Favorite will always be Easy. I was at Myrtle Beach just out of high school, hit up all the clubs and it was playing everywhere. What great times.

  • @mannymontgomery9807
    @mannymontgomery9807 ปีที่แล้ว

    In 1984, "Night Shift" and Diana Ross' "Missing You (which ironically was written and produced by Lionel Richie) were great tributes to Marvin, Jackie and so many Motown stars who had passed away.

  • @sarafrey3163
    @sarafrey3163 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My FAVORITE❤️❤️❤️

  • @jaywinslett6475
    @jaywinslett6475 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Lionel had already left the group

  • @skadoink1736
    @skadoink1736 ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember when I got my 1st radio/tape deck and frequently recorded top 40 tunes, I'd recorded a Lionel song (Think it was 'Truly') and the dj prefaced the song with the comment that 'not even the mighty Commodores could hold on to Lionel Richie'.
    So true, and expresses the absolute quality of both...

  • @bengilbert7655
    @bengilbert7655 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lionel left the Commodores in 1981. He did a duet with Diana Ross, Endless Love, and the next year had his first solo album.

  • @dawnpatrol700
    @dawnpatrol700 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Lionel left the band a couple years before this

  • @thomashorton5715
    @thomashorton5715 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love this song, talking about Marvin Gaye and Jackie Wilson can’t remember. I’m sure the
    song will tell me

  • @salsanchez4177
    @salsanchez4177 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    GREAT reaction! This is my ABSOLUTELY favorite Commodore song. I love it BEYOND loving it. Thank u for reacting to this one.

  • @deborahwarrick4344
    @deborahwarrick4344 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, J and Amber. I absolutely love you kids! So happy to see that you are experiencing all aspects of music. Lionel was with the Commodores from 1968-1982.