Sad thing listening to this. We were truly spoiled back then. You had Stevie Wonder, Marvin, Lionel, Al Green, Bobby Womack that wrote their own lyrics and they also had outstanding talent playing music. Those days and that period is forever gone.
White guy here. I'll never forget when this song came out. I was about 10 or 11, I'm 55 now. My step father found another woman, came home when Mom wasn't there, packed his things and on the way out the door, he handed me a 45 of The Commodore's " Sail On " and told me to " hand this to your mother as soon as she gets home and tell her to play it." His other girl was waitin outside in a , at that time a brand new 1980 Trans Am. I looked out the window as a little kid, and watched them ride away. When my Mom got home she played the record and even though the song sounded good it still brought her to tears. I cried with her. Mom's long gone on to be with Jesus now along with stepfather but I still listen to this song and think back from time to time. God bless all. 🙂
My good God! So sorry that you endured that as a little kid! Hollywood couldn't ever write a scene in a movie as "real" as that! Thanks for sharing and God bless your Angel Momma in Heaven my friend!
Every time I listen to this song, my eyes tear up. Bring back so much of my childhood, I remember taking a road trip going camping in my parents Buick woody station wagon. Getting to the camp ground everyone was kind offering foods, blankets, etc if we needed. Those times are over.
I'd be honored if some late 70s/early 80s fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of SAIL ON by the Commodores, SEPTEMBER by Earth Wind & Fire, and THE PINA COLADA SONG by Rupert Holmes on my YT in tribute to the legends. Live acoustic with no autotune. Peace and keep on grooving in the '020s.
My wife and I got married in 1978. In the summer of 1979 we were renting a tiny place that was almost too small for the two of us. Our older son was a new born. We didn't own a TV, couldn't afford one, so in the evening we would listen to the radio. There was one particular DJ broadcasting from Rochester NY (near where we lived) that was our favorite and he would play this song most every evening that summer. That's how it seemed anyway. Hearing this song takes me back to those times immediately! Sometimes it seems so long ago, but when I hear this song I'm right there again! Update: First let me say that I am truly amazed by all the comments my story sparked. To those who have asked, yes we are still together. Our sons are both in their 40's now and have kids of their own. It's been a long trip from the days I described above, much has changed, and yet at the same time it feels like the time has gone way too fast! I guess it's all part of growing old...
I feel transported to such a happy time. my mom would listen to this at night along with other amazing artists and since my parents were divorcing I knew the song was bringing her hope and relieving her sadness. it made me feel hopeful too. all music was great music back then bc we were so much happier. I wish our children could feel that way.
Especially when you listen with headphones on. I just finished listening to Aaron Neville’s “Don’t Take Away My Heaven” three times in a row. That guitar was on point! And these guys here all I can so is “My oh my!❤
Driving back from Florida to New Jersey with my beautiful wife and children. Bought the Commodres Greatest Hits at a stop along the way. Played it over and over. Living my best life.
and i dont mind about the things you say Lord, i gave all my money and time. i know its a shame but im going to give you back your name... this is not about a breakup with a man or woman it is a religious reference.
This fits my soon to be husband. He took his ex wife last name so they could carry on her family name with their son. We are getting married this year and he is going back to his birth name so I can take his! Things happen for reasons!
True that the Commodores are one of the best, absolutely love this 'Sail On' song above. 'But' the R&RHOShame "is" a joke! Also look at the total garbage music they inducted in last year: Nine Inch Nails 'and' Notorious B.I.G.
They’ll be inducted eventually as they aren’t the only great group to be put off for a while. Too much of what occurs has to do with he category’s of music, i.e. Rock/Pop?? Total BS categories is has kept many great artist from getting in thus far… too much cross polonization of musical genre. Iron Maiden, Pat Benetar, Dionne Warwick, Chaka Kahn, Carol King, Tina Turner, Go-Go’s, Alice In Chains, Judas Priest, Ozzy Osbourne, Kool & the Gang, The Marvelettes, Three Dog Night and Motley Crew to name a few? Nine Inch Nails are talented, but Biggie Smalls was just THUG-LIFE trash, and nothing like Run-DMC, Whodini and the Fat Boys.
i dont understand why some ppl think this is a sad song; he's talking about being dumped by someone whom he didn't really need to be with. this is actually a good thing.
@@SKBottom Lionel Richie loves country music. Google Lionel Richie and country music. He wrote the song Lady for Kenny Rodgers. Check out the song Stuck on You. Your ears are correct.
Yet artist were in bands and the lead/main singer was nothing without any instruments, writers, & friends from college days @Tuskegee, a HBCU & they performed around the south/north for black colleges/HBCU until they were signed & went on 2 make hits for Motown!!
Good from the island of Guam in the Pacific ocean. No I have not been to any concerts. I never leave off island to see ur concerts. I have my old tapes. And some records.
@@cheryladams7269 You are so right Cheryl Adams. Music not long ago evoked emotions of love, longing and sometimes erotic times. Now it seems to be just....... noise pornography. I can't listen to the stuff that denigrates women. I am old so it doesn't matter.
Jac Kitt I had just left the love of my life due to years of physical abuse the night I heard that song. I remember exactly where I was and where I was going when I heard that line I'm givin you back your name. for some reason once I heard that it was like the pain I was in was totally lifted off of me. the rest of that night was one of the best nights of my life. I so get what you mean by your comment! :-)
We 70's babies were the best of the best. We brought in the 80's. I will never fall out of love with these 2 decades of amazing music and just a real zest for life.
Who of us hasnt had our hearts broken by loving someone who didnt feel the same. Lionel still brings that feeling back again in his voice 45 yrs later. This song is so relateable when I feel down, the emotion is good company like an old friend.
I miss the days of the 70’s and 80’s. Life was so simple. Here I am pushing 50. Respect to all us 80’s kids, we turned out pretty damn good! With this hectic, evil world and the internet we’re watching this on the “good old days” are gone and gone for good! I can’t help but wonder what kids of this generation will be saying about “TODAY” 40 years from now? I am fairly certain of one thing, there will never be another music era (70’s/80’s) that will span countless generations like the bands “we” grew up with! These songs take me back to so many country roads, road trips, innocent love , first kisses and just wide eyed and fancy free in the world around me!
I'd be honored if some late 70s/early 80s fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of WHAT A FOOL BELIEVES by Michael McDonald, SEPTEMBER by Earth Wind & Fire, and JUST ONCE by Quincy Jones on my YT channel in tribute to the masters of melodic groove. Live acoustic with no digital editing. Thanks and peace.
I remember sometime in the 1970s My parents, me and my 2 Sisters riding at night going on vacation back to Montana and this song came on the radio. I was laying in the front seat between my parents and my Dad was driving I was so amazingly happy. When I hear this song it takes me back to that moment in time when everything was just right. My Dad passed away in July of this year. I miss him so much. Thank you Dad for another beautiful memory.
i remember lionel use to visit my girlfriend.'s room mate each sunday afternoon. he was a student at tuskegee and sandy was at auburn. his neatness was impressive and his voice mesmerizing. not to speak of the effect of actually being friends with a black man. have to remember this is 1968 in the deep south and i never had a black friend in all my life - even in nam. it was an eye-opener.. and heart-opener. some weekends he'd bring some of his 'group' and they'd pull a private concert for all the neighbors. i learned more that year about human relationships than in the rest of my life. i learned not to see color. SAIL ON, LIONEL!!
Reach - this song saved me. I married a beautiful skinny woman and she blew up like a whale after 5 years. I let her off the boat last week. I’m now looking for a good time!!
He’s definitely one of the best singer/songwriters that’s ever walked this Earth! I remember having the Commodores album when I was very young, I want to say 8 or 9, but yes - in the 80’s, Lionel’s songs played all day & all night long (sorry, I couldn’t resist 🤷🏻♀️😂)
JUST 2 COOL CATS DOIN THEIR THING..I AM 49 YEARS OLD NOW AND HAVE MORE RESPECT NOW THAN I EVER HAVE FOR LIONEL RICHIE'S SONGS..MAN CAN HE SING..I LISTEN MORE NOW TO HIS SONGS(ALOT)THAN I EVER DID WHEN I WAS YOUNG.SUCH A BEAUTIFUL VOICE AND SUCH TALENT..I LOVE HIM.
People, especially new school, really don't realize the healing message that was in old school music, especially this song... There were songs for every situation in your life, and this song, helped you regroup, and continue as usual, in obtaining those "Good Times" in life, that everyone should be looking for, because time is limited, and one must acquire life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, during their journey... So Imma just continue to "Sail On", if this is not the one....
brother u are so-o on target, yes!! in our generation music was telepathic, whatever u needed to say, feel or do, there was a piece that would explain for u!! the love , the love-making, so good,!! no weakness, no shame, cause everybody knew if someone had a LOVE-JONES,or even further back the fearsome" NOSE-JOB",All logic ceased, and u hung until u set sail!!,cause from this feeling even Big-Mama couldn't save u !!!!!
***** I dunno.... I thought that for a long time, but that's because the 'music' today doesn't speak TO ME... but maybe it DOES to young people... though that is hard to credit... ha ha ha!
This song helped me get out of a bad relationship - I was tired of being used by a person with a drinking problem he wouldn't admit. Good times sometimes are just having peace in your house and in your heart.
This song has really helped me deal with a recent breakup. This song brings me peace with myself. Closure without getting it from the other party. Life goes on up. Don’t give up on you and lose you. SAIL ON. 🍯 Good times never felt so good 🎉🎉🎉
2024 well done guys and Rip to those that’s gone on to heaven 🙏🙏🙏🙏 this is real music ❤❤ my how I miss those beautiful beautiful days I think about my friends that’s gone on to heaven I miss them so much I’ll see them again one day,along with my dad and my other family members that’s in heaven 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
“It was plain to see thata small town boy like me justa wasn’t yo cup’ of tea, Ah, I was wishful thanking” 😁I sing that part in my country voice.....really the whole song I sing in country because I think that’s just how Lionel Richie voice sounded on this song to me...👍🏽😄
who is still listening to these classics in 2022 ? awesome music , awesome singers , never will we hear songs or music like these again, thats soooooooo sad !!!!
It is an amazing song that completely transforms itself at the end. It has every possible type of music in it - R&B, pop, rock, classical, even country. Mind-blowingly good.
I remember in the very early 80's when I was young my dad would play this vinyl on Sunday morning before church. He loved this song and told me that it was the best country song NEVER written. I agree! Timeless song!
This song is pure pleasure. It slowly builds and drifts for the first three minutes and then at 2:59 it just explodes into something absolutely fantastic with: "Sail on Honey"...congas, drums, grand piano, trumpets, syrupy strings create this wonderful explosion and does something special to my brain. The worst part is that DJs always used to talk over the last part...
Man that buildup after he sings "A GOOOOOOD TIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIME" is epic! It's even better when you hear it in concert and the entire crowd knows the song and is anticipating that point. Nothing like hearing 70,000 people sing along at that point with those horns blaring in the background. Truly classic.
Such beautiful voices. The most exquisitely painful , soulful expression of original American music. The southern region of this country produced a genius sound that can't be found anywhere else in the world. The pain and suffering of African Americans produced the most innovative and influential musical sound of the last 200 years! You're welcome pop and R& B music we are your foundation!!!!!
+Stephen Hardy I agree with you. What I remember was that the late seventies was the first time in history when AA artists were accepted into the mainstream white America. Before then, you would take some shit for listening to R&B if you were white - heck I took shit as late as 1984 for listening to certain R&B artists. The Commodores along with a number of really fabulous artists made it okay - I mean really okay. That kind of genesis ALWAYS produces some good music. Like you say, all the years leading up to this period likely had a lot to do with it. When boundaries are eliminated, it takes a while to set new new boundaries. In the meantime, life is really good!
+Stephen Hardy :) Did you know that Lionel Richie couldn't read or write sheet music? It means nothing really. Its not even important. But it is beyond amazing given all that he has accomplished. Plus he's still making folks like us just appreciate music. All kinds of music ~ :)
Beautiful and hypnotic and yet strangely also emotionally wounding, instantly reawakening painful memories for anyone anywhere who listens and really feels it, like this dazzling haunting musical masterpiece is easily and definitely one of the 10 best soft rock songs from the entire decade of the awesome 70s.
You are absolutely right. It’s always one of the best memories to be remembered. I missed those old love and soul touching songs so much. How are you Sonya? Hope you having a wonderful day
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Sad thing listening to this. We were truly spoiled back then. You had Stevie Wonder, Marvin, Lionel, Al Green, Bobby Womack that wrote their own lyrics and they also had outstanding talent playing music. Those days and that period is forever gone.
I’m 63 great days
I agree. Today's sounds don't agree with the soul. But songs like this one are making a major come back.
As long as we remember these songs and people they're never really gone. Just pull up some TH-cam and reminisce.
Sail back Lionel. We miss you
Quite a nasty song, but sounds so nice
White guy here. I'll never forget when this song came out. I was about 10 or 11, I'm 55 now. My step father found another woman, came home when Mom wasn't there, packed his things and on the way out the door, he handed me a 45 of The Commodore's " Sail On " and told me to " hand this to your mother as soon as she gets home and tell her to play it." His other girl was waitin outside in a , at that time a brand new 1980 Trans Am. I looked out the window as a little kid, and watched them ride away. When my Mom got home she played the record and even though the song sounded good it still brought her to tears. I cried with her. Mom's long gone on to be with Jesus now along with stepfather but I still listen to this song and think back from time to time. God bless all. 🙂
That’s heartbreaking! You poor little guy and God bless your mother! That’s so sad!
My good God! So sorry that you endured that as a little kid! Hollywood couldn't ever write a scene in a movie as "real" as that! Thanks for sharing and God bless your Angel Momma in Heaven my friend!
damn...
Sounds like the host on focus on the family. He was in (show us the father) documentary. Sad story.
That's a great story...he found love and happiness where he found it, we should all be lucky and hey, hey...that 1980 Trans Am though ❤
Every time I listen to this song, my eyes tear up. Bring back so much of my childhood, I remember taking a road trip going camping in my parents Buick woody station wagon. Getting to the camp ground everyone was kind offering foods, blankets, etc if we needed. Those times are over.
Me too. Remember my old man had all this on 8 track.
Everyone who reads this, we don't know each other and probably never will but I wish you all the best in life and all the luck in the world
No autotune....just sheer talent.
Agreed. And this stuff is 100% sublime.
We were blessed with so many brilliant musicians who really understood music & all that that implies.
I'd be honored if some late 70s/early 80s fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of SAIL ON by the Commodores, SEPTEMBER by Earth Wind & Fire, and THE PINA COLADA SONG by Rupert Holmes on my YT in tribute to the legends. Live acoustic with no autotune. Peace and keep on grooving in the '020s.
should put the link th-cam.com/video/R821wq-dhk8/w-d-xo.html (SAIL ON acoustic cover)
Spot on friend keep it real
My wife and I got married in 1978. In the summer of 1979 we were renting a tiny place that was almost too small for the two of us. Our older son was a new born. We didn't own a TV, couldn't afford one, so in the evening we would listen to the radio. There was one particular DJ broadcasting from Rochester NY (near where we lived) that was our favorite and he would play this song most every evening that summer. That's how it seemed anyway. Hearing this song takes me back to those times immediately! Sometimes it seems so long ago, but when I hear this song I'm right there again!
Update: First let me say that I am truly amazed by all the comments my story sparked. To those who have asked, yes we are still together. Our sons are both in their 40's now and have kids of their own. It's been a long trip from the days I described above, much has changed, and yet at the same time it feels like the time has gone way too fast! I guess it's all part of growing old...
What a lovely story and memory of being young and starting out, 👍
I know the feeling
awesome life
👍🏿
❤️
I’m a 80 year old man from The Netherlands. This song is beautiful in 3 watts: The voice, the text and the arrangement. Great, great, great.
Sail on human!
Well you can crown yourself King because your choice of song is top notch. I bow to you good sir!
Why can’t we have more music like this today? It sounds like medicine for a hurting world.
technology (autotune, drum machines, etc. etc.)
Hopefully we can get this back someday
I wish we had music by true musicians like this today.
I feel transported to such a happy time. my mom would listen to this at night along with other amazing artists and since my parents were divorcing I knew the song was bringing her hope and relieving her sadness. it made me feel hopeful too. all music was great music back then bc we were so much happier. I wish our children could feel that way.
It is a great song, but making your woman hit the bricks ain't medicine for no body😊
You can hear this song over a million times and it sounds better and better every time you hear it.
I 1 million times agree
Mother Father God is here in the physical body and playing this song❤🎉 phone our creators right now!!! Luna
Especially when you listen with headphones on. I just finished listening to Aaron Neville’s “Don’t Take Away My Heaven” three times in a row. That guitar was on point! And these guys here all I can so is “My oh my!❤
Smmfh very said so True 🎶 👍
Exactly
why cant music be like this today? just pure talent...
Back in the good days when they dared to wait three minutes before playing the chorus!
You can’t tell me that this isn’t a country song. Lionel the freshest Alabama man ever
Driving back from Florida to New Jersey with my beautiful wife and children. Bought the Commodres Greatest Hits at a stop along the way. Played it over and over. Living my best life.
I loved those times!!!!
Congrats and Sail On, my friend!
I rate Lionel Ritchie as the most talented and diverse musical genius, overlooked and under rated.
I am a 59 year old white man. I grew up on this music. You give me the Commodores and you can have the rest!!!
I agree.
Your not old at 59 Im also 59.
Dear readers, though we may never meet, I hope the universe showers you with endless blessings and good fortune.
Who's still listening to these classics in 2020?
Me .
It’s what’s pulling me through.. 🎤🎤💤💤🌟🌟🌟
@@jafrasar1 right!
I’m listening to the classics in 2020
Me
"I'm giving you back your name" The coldest break-up line ever!
and i dont mind about the things you say Lord, i gave all my money and time. i know its a shame but im going to give you back your name... this is not about a breakup with a man or woman it is a religious reference.
Til this day still the best ever
This fits my soon to be husband. He took his ex wife last name so they could carry on her family name with their son. We are getting married this year and he is going back to his birth name so I can take his! Things happen for reasons!
@@jennwetzel25 congrats. Wish you the best.
@@therecusantluddite1133 Complete and utter tosh!
The 70's equivalent of "Bye Felicia" lol. Definitely a musical masterpiece.
Born in 65, The Commodores songs bring back a lot of sweet memories.
The Commodores have so many great songs. This is such a nice song.
Hard to believe that the Commodores are not in The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame 😎
Maybe because they refused to play the politics of the Rock and Roll hall of fame and having to pay for their own induction?
True that the Commodores are one of the best, absolutely love this 'Sail On' song above. 'But' the R&RHOShame "is" a joke! Also look at the total garbage music they inducted in last year: Nine Inch Nails 'and' Notorious B.I.G.
@@royjohnson465
😂😂😂😂😂
They’ll be inducted eventually as they aren’t the only great group to be put off for a while. Too much of what occurs has to do with he category’s of music, i.e. Rock/Pop?? Total BS categories is has kept many great artist from getting in thus far… too much cross polonization of musical genre. Iron Maiden, Pat Benetar, Dionne Warwick, Chaka Kahn, Carol King, Tina Turner, Go-Go’s, Alice In Chains, Judas Priest, Ozzy Osbourne, Kool & the Gang, The Marvelettes, Three Dog Night and Motley Crew to name a few? Nine Inch Nails are talented, but Biggie Smalls was just THUG-LIFE trash, and nothing like Run-DMC, Whodini and the Fat Boys.
@@runnn3107
~Thank you but only one comment, Nine Inch Nails are not talented, but rather low life total trash that is disturbing & distressing.
i dont understand why some ppl think this is a sad song; he's talking about being dumped by someone whom he didn't really need to be with. this is actually a good thing.
The time may be gone but their music last forever
I have NO clue why, but I'm 52 years old and this song just popped into my head this morning. Thank God for TH-cam.
Check out " Coach Greg Adams" on YT. Give him an Open listen , and this song will resonate.
Its a classic im just thankful its not forgotten
For me...it was today
Yes, Friend, thoughts happen just like You say, "Just popped ".
I to miss the 80s great music.
I can’t decide if “ would you please just go away” or “ I’m giving you back your name” is the most subtly savage line in this masterpiece
I would opine that the quiet viciousness implied by " ... I'm givin' ya back yer name..." is the winner of that comparison, lol!
I agree it's definitely the line I'm giving you back your name
Yes 👏 I totally agree.. impactful lyrics
I'm a fan of would you please just go away!
I always thought giving you back your name was poignant, not savage
Such an iconic song. Music like this will never be repeated unfortunately. This will always be one of my favorites.
Pues como a mí me gusta 💞 poner de todo y si austedes no les gusta nomás medisen
Yes! One of my favorite songs. Phenomenal. ❤
Mother Father God is here in the physical body and playing this song❤🎉 phone our creators right now!!! Luna
This song is a masterpiece in my humble opinion 👏
You are correct
Mine too
Agree 💯
Facts
I agree. Classic 😅
I LOVED GROWING UP IN THE 70S & 80S!!! THE BEST MUSIC.. 💙
I grew up in the 90's and was able to catch this type of music thanks to my parents. Best ever.
The best of everything
Same here 🎶🎶
Heatwave
The first time I saw
Yeah!
My dad passed away a couple of months ago and he loved this song. Just stopping by for memories...
May he Rest in Peace. Warm regards.
@@Robylazarus thank you!
@@thechallange7227 amen to him, may he rest in peace.
best regards, wonderfull song to remember by
Stay strong one day you will be with your dad and I will be too. Luv to you and your family
Nothing compares to the classics
Great masterpiece of country and soul..Lionel is a musical genius!!
Great guitar player!
My whole life, I've been saying this song has a country element to it. Everyone I've told thinks I'm nuts. Thank you for hearing it, too.
@@SKBottom Lionel Richie loves country music. Google Lionel Richie and country music. He wrote the song Lady for Kenny Rodgers. Check out the song Stuck on You. Your ears are correct.
@@travishendrix7026 No he didn't. Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees wrote it.
@@CodeBleu724
Yep. I goofed that one.
As much as I appreciated Lionel Ritchie's solo work I loved the magic he brought to the Commodores.
Yet artist were in bands and the lead/main singer was nothing without any instruments, writers, & friends from college days @Tuskegee, a HBCU & they performed around the south/north for black colleges/HBCU until they were signed & went on 2 make hits for Motown!!
I fully agree about both; his last name is spelled Richie.
@@bobdavis4848 Ok grammar police.. who gives a shit dumbass
Yes, I agree. I like Lionel with the Commodores
Lionel Richie is truly one of our songwriting treasures.
kenny rogers wrote alot of his music
@@robertoc3467 Which songs? I know Lionel Ritchie wrote stuff for Rogers, not familiar with the favor being returned.
Which songs? I know Lionel Richie wrote stuff for Rogers, not familiar with the favor being returned.
4th comment Lionel looks like tony tucker
No, Lionel Ritchie wrote songs for Kenny Rogers.
A timeless composition of Country and Soul. Pure…music…genius…
OH MY GOD.THIS WAS MY FAVORITE SONGS. SINCE I WAS A TEENAGER 15 YRS OLD. NOW THAT AM 67. I STILL LISTEN TO THIS TILL NOW.🎉
Good from the island of Guam in the Pacific ocean. No I have not been to any concerts. I never leave off island to see ur concerts. I have my old tapes. And some records.
Mother Father God is here in the physical body and playing this song❤❤🎉 phone our creators right now!!! Luna
We took music like this for granted back forty years ago
Ur right my brotha
That's true but we didn't know people would be recording a bunch of cuss words to music and call it cool
Yes we did. Its masterful
@@cheryladams7269 You are so right Cheryl Adams.
Music not long ago evoked emotions of love, longing and sometimes erotic times.
Now it seems to be just....... noise pornography.
I can't listen to the stuff that denigrates women.
I am old so it doesn't matter.
Music used to touch our soul, like you said, it evoked emotions. Now it just assaults our senses.
"i know its a shame but I'm giving ya back your name"...brilliant line...
+Jac Kitt Wow, just got on to that.. Ouch!
That must of hurt. Never took much notice of this song before but it's in my play list now..
Jac Kitt I love this song especially for that line!!! :-) :-)
Jac Kitt Love that too. I've had to say SAIL ON too many times . It's called boundaries. Love the words to this .
Jac Kitt I had just left the love of my life due to years of physical abuse the night I heard that song. I remember exactly where I was and where I was going when I heard that line I'm givin you back your name. for some reason once I heard that it was like the pain I was in was totally lifted off of me. the rest of that night was one of the best nights of my life. I so get what you mean by your comment! :-)
Yeah. Got my maiden name back after 42 years of being someone else. Love the lyric.
A true band. Each player has their own room to play. Takes me back to the old days
Good times never felt so good. Thank you, Commodores, for all the classics
Actually lived in the commodores
Mother Father God is here in the physical body and playing this song❤🎉 phone our creators right now!!! Luna
Mother Father God is here in the physical body and playing this song❤🎉 phone our creators right now!!! Luna
This song will always be a straight-up masterpiece: the PERFECT, peculiar hybrid of country and soul. Genius!
Completely agree.
And for all of us who once endured a bad relationship, it is the perfect break-up song along with REO Speedwagon's Time for me to fly.
Lionel Richie ❤️
Wasn't it though?
YES
this song is a forgotten masterpiece...one of the best ever written
Yeah & brings back memories of the 70s
Ikr!!
Not forgotten friend...❤❤❤Still here.
Couldn't agree more!
Some guy from mideast was saying LR was just getting popular there.
That's what they call music..pure talent !!!
We 70's babies were the best of the best. We brought in the 80's. I will never fall out of love with these 2 decades of amazing music and just a real zest for life.
Totally agree
We 50’s babies are right there with you.
And us 60s babies. Our decades were the best, including anything Motown from back then.
At this writing, 637 people have no soul whatsoever. How can you hate this??
747 @ this date in time 1/24/16.. :D
+Locktwiste72 Maybe it's the hair, plunging neckline and dancing? Grasping for straws here.. :D
+Locktwiste72 beats me
+Locktwiste72 they fools
+Locktwiste72 ... maybe they never got over Lionel leaving the band...:D
My favorite line. “Won’t you please just go away”
Yea but that is out of context. "Yanno It aint so hard to say, won't you please just go away"
Best music of all time..ill never stop being an old-school head..outs the best...love it.
😅😅👋🙋♀️
@@ConnieGMK yea but .. He gave all his money and his tiihime. He's even given her back her name. 😢
@@ToBeAnnounced2024 I would have just told her to keep it! I got my sanity!
Who of us hasnt had our hearts broken by loving someone who didnt feel the same. Lionel still brings that feeling back again in his voice 45 yrs later. This song is so relateable when I feel down, the emotion is good company like an old friend.
I'm 47 years old. Listening to this song in November 2023. The bridge of this song gives me goosebumps every time.
The way the song builds is phenominal
Mother Father God is here in the physical body and playing this song❤🎉 phone our creators right now!!! Luna
I can’t stop listening to this song ❤
I miss the days of the 70’s and 80’s. Life was so simple. Here I am pushing 50. Respect to all us 80’s kids, we turned out pretty damn good!
With this hectic, evil world and the internet we’re watching this on the “good old days” are gone and gone for good! I can’t help but wonder what kids of this generation will be saying about “TODAY” 40 years from now? I am fairly certain of one thing, there will never be another music era (70’s/80’s) that will span countless generations like the bands “we” grew up with! These songs take me back to so many country roads, road trips, innocent love , first kisses and just wide eyed and fancy free in the world around me!
Agree 👌👌👌
I hear ya...its tuff out there!
We had it the best, loved those days ❤️ I'm pushing 50 too..I agree we turned out great!
I'd be honored if some late 70s/early 80s fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of WHAT A FOOL BELIEVES by Michael McDonald, SEPTEMBER by Earth Wind & Fire, and JUST ONCE by Quincy Jones on my YT channel in tribute to the masters of melodic groove. Live acoustic with no digital editing. Thanks and peace.
I'm some body's mama from the 70s. Played this music for my baby. She's 51 now.
These black men sang a country song and made it a hit... music back than was so universal and revealing
It was good period
lol yup
The Commodores are from the south as well...
@@D.Z.A.-kp8lf I don't see color! I have a blended family! I love them all!
@@rhondaboncutter5812 why you yelling?
I remember sometime in the 1970s My parents, me and my 2 Sisters riding at night going on vacation back to Montana and this song came on the radio. I was laying in the front seat between my parents and my Dad was driving I was so amazingly happy. When I hear this song it takes me back to that moment in time when everything was just right. My Dad passed away in July of this year. I miss him so much. Thank you Dad for another beautiful memory.
God bless him and you. He has sailed on to the beautiful expanse. I know he is still with you.
Mother Father God is here in the physical body and playing this song❤🎉 phone our creators right now!!! Luna
Beautiful story and thank you for posting 😊
I know the feeling, I just lost my dad.
Always love this song it never gets old classic ❤
Smmfh very well said so True.!👍🎶🥰
i remember lionel use to visit my girlfriend.'s room mate each sunday afternoon. he was a student at tuskegee and sandy was at auburn. his neatness was impressive and his voice mesmerizing. not to speak of the effect of actually being friends with a black man. have to remember this is 1968 in the deep south and i never had a black friend in all my life - even in nam. it was an eye-opener.. and heart-opener. some weekends he'd bring some of his 'group' and they'd pull a private concert for all the neighbors. i learned more that year about human relationships than in the rest of my life. i learned not to see color. SAIL ON, LIONEL!!
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That's beautiful ❤
Wow... 🏆
..what a beautiful experience that you shared ..yes we all need to see the true person..not the color
Nice. We never stop learning.
Without music like this song many of us wouldn’t have survived spiritually.
I miss them so much and the good times we had. Raised in Newark> 70s were the best of times.
Reach - this song saved me. I married a beautiful skinny woman and she blew up like a whale after 5 years. I let her off the boat last week. I’m now looking for a good time!!
Mother Father God is here in the physical body and playing this song❤❤🎉 phone our creators right now!!! Luna
Right!!!!!!!! 💯
What a great time we had back then...Beautiful song, great lyrics, melody,etc.... Thanks for posting this
Lionel is such an underated singer. The airwaves were filled with his voice when I was growing up.
He’s definitely one of the best singer/songwriters that’s ever walked this Earth! I remember having the Commodores album when I was very young, I want to say 8 or 9, but yes - in the 80’s, Lionel’s songs played all day & all night long (sorry, I couldn’t resist 🤷🏻♀️😂)
…and writers
Multiple Grammys say otherwise.
He's also a tremendous song writer, nice call and nice share, thanks for that...
I don't think he's underrated from the 70s his name was ringing up to 90s a true legend
No matter how many times I listen to this song I never get tired of it.
I agree...greatest song of all time
absolutely!
I listen to this 3 times a week plus
Dam miss this music March 23,2024 miss the old days was so much fun ,peaceful ,i hate this new world it sucks.god bless everyone ❤❤❤
I want this song played at my funeral ❤
Lionel Ritchie is a national treasure. I’m so happy he’s still in the mix.
Yes, I agree. His last name is spelled Richie.
You got it!
The most inteĺligent thing I read today..xo I know he is f'n great. Still is...
Looking even better now than he did back then ..... amazing
Lionel is a whit man and his real name Billy Bob Robertson
JUST 2 COOL CATS DOIN THEIR THING..I AM 49 YEARS OLD NOW AND HAVE MORE RESPECT NOW THAN I EVER HAVE FOR LIONEL RICHIE'S SONGS..MAN CAN HE SING..I LISTEN MORE NOW TO HIS SONGS(ALOT)THAN I EVER DID WHEN I WAS YOUNG.SUCH A BEAUTIFUL VOICE AND SUCH TALENT..I LOVE HIM.
I’m still listening, and loving them in 2022 🤗
Same here too and it’s nice meeting you here Sandy!👋
I am still listening to this in 2023. This was and is my parting song for toxic friends and family. Gone boutcha business. 😊😊
People, especially new school, really don't realize the healing message that was in old school music, especially this song... There were songs for every situation in your life, and this song, helped you regroup, and continue as usual, in obtaining those "Good Times" in life, that everyone should be looking for, because time is limited, and one must acquire life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, during their journey... So Imma just continue to "Sail On", if this is not the one....
Wonderfull said my friend.......
brother u are so-o on target, yes!! in our generation music was telepathic, whatever u needed to say, feel or do, there was a piece that would explain for u!! the love , the love-making, so good,!! no weakness, no shame, cause everybody knew if someone had a LOVE-JONES,or even further back the fearsome" NOSE-JOB",All logic ceased, and u hung until u set sail!!,cause from this feeling even Big-Mama couldn't save u !!!!!
***** I dunno.... I thought that for a long time, but that's because the 'music' today doesn't speak TO ME... but maybe it DOES to young people... though that is hard to credit... ha ha ha!
Mother Father God is here in the physical body and playing this song❤❤🎉 phone our creators right now!!! Luna
"You know it ain't so hard to say,
'Would ya please just go away'...yeah yeah!"
Such a GREAT line!!!
This song helped me get out of a bad relationship - I was tired of being used by a person with a drinking problem he wouldn't admit. Good times sometimes are just having peace in your house and in your heart.
Glad to hear you’re out of a bad situation. Now Sail On. Good times never felt so good
Mother Father God is here in the physical body and playing this song❤🎉 phone our creators right now!!! Luna
This song has really helped me deal with a recent breakup. This song brings me peace with myself. Closure without getting it from the other party. Life goes on up. Don’t give up on you and lose you. SAIL ON. 🍯 Good times never felt so good 🎉🎉🎉
This song has nothing to do with you. This song is to strengthen black men from you evil airheads!
Your post inspired me. Thank you.
Give out don't give up , it definitely gets better !
Sending love ❤
@Gabriel Wilson- this song helped me through a divorce 😌
This might be one of the greatest songs ever recorded.
Written by one of the greatest song writers ever
@andre jamison yes!!
Love this song. Steve Fedoris
Yes sir
Flashlight-Parliament
Only song in history to be #1 in R&B/Soul, #1 in Pop and #1 in Country at the same time. Amazing!!!!
I know! It's so country smooth, yet it's the Commodores! How can one band be so simultaneously down and funky and smooth at the same time?
drumsNstuff79 I wish bands these days had this kind of multi genre adventurism.
REALLY? Had not clue!
UTTERLY AMAZING!! thanks for the info.
Love this omg am 35 and this gives me tears peace sadness at once beautiful peace 2024
2024 well done guys and Rip to those that’s gone on to heaven 🙏🙏🙏🙏 this is real music ❤❤ my how I miss those beautiful beautiful days I think about my friends that’s gone on to heaven I miss them so much I’ll see them again one day,along with my dad and my other family members that’s in heaven 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Still jamming 2019!!!! Who else??
always !!! 2020, 2021,2022 EVERY YEARRR ahahhaha
Me and 25 Million others
Yep, over here !!
Im growing my Lionel fro back out
Add me!
Its a Country Song 3/4 of the way through...Then it turns into this R&B joint at the breakdown!!!!...THEY DON'T MAKE MUSIC LIKE THAT NO MORE!!!!
That's what u thought sounds bit country
“It was plain to see thata small town boy like me justa wasn’t yo cup’ of tea, Ah, I was wishful thanking” 😁I sing that part in my country voice.....really the whole song I sing in country because I think that’s just how Lionel Richie voice sounded on this song to me...👍🏽😄
Just fabulous...
So funny and so true!
True best music ever
Still listening in January 2024
Yep!
Best time for music. Still listening to them today.
Why can’t music sound like this again!
Aww bless a small town boy like me wasn't your cuppa tea ....that sentence literally broke my heart .😋
2023 still jamming this 💎 ❤💯💃🏼
Que buena música la del pasado, no me despego nunca de ella
January 2021 and I'm still jamming to this classic!
Same!
February 2021 still jamming this beautiful song. ❤️
Timeless genius. Life must continue on.
@@lleris74 agree!!!! Stay safe!🇨🇦
Same here, amazing song!
Sail on to the good old 70s days - Miss that great era.
DreamKnight DK I miss it every day. every fucking day
SHUT UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Me too!
who is still listening to these classics in 2022 ? awesome music , awesome singers , never will we hear songs or music like these again, thats soooooooo sad !!!!
One of the best songs ever written!!! Wake up song to move on!!
One of the great songs from the 70's
This song does everything. What a masterpiece. Nobody does this kind of stuff anymore
I think Bruno Mars is the one to do it!!,
Let me do this.
i agree
That’s the damn truth
It is an amazing song that completely transforms itself at the end. It has every possible type of music in it - R&B, pop, rock, classical, even country. Mind-blowingly good.
I could have this song on loop for eternity, it is that good!
I'm 53 almost 54. I couldn't wait to be a teenager. I thought the music was always going be this great!
I remember in the very early 80's when I was young my dad would play this vinyl on Sunday morning before church. He loved this song and told me that it was the best country song NEVER written. I agree! Timeless song!
U mentinoning sunday morning…my mind went to another hit easy like sunday morning❤️
Mother Father God is here in the physical body and playing this song❤❤🎉 phone our creators right now!!! Luna
music from the past was able to bring out emotions, sad, happy.. todays music.blank stares..
This song is pure pleasure. It slowly builds and drifts for the first three minutes and then at 2:59 it just explodes into something absolutely fantastic with: "Sail on Honey"...congas, drums, grand piano, trumpets, syrupy strings create this wonderful explosion and does something special to my brain.
The worst part is that DJs always used to talk over the last part...
Ditto!!!
Ditto also my favorite part
That part gives me chills
Thank God for the show Snowfall. Had it not been for that excellent show, I never would've discovered this gem!
Mother Father God is here in the physical body and playing this song❤🎉 phone our creators right now!!! Luna
I was so heartbroken...this song helped me soooo much
This is definitely the smoothest break-up song out there.
This song has a crazy structure... it's pretty amazing. Verse, Bridge, Verse, Bridge, Chorus. ONE chorus! no repeats! What a cool build up.
uh... couldn't you switch the chorus and bridge? why you call the last part chorus and not bridge? but I'm just being picky.. great dam song
Man that buildup after he sings "A GOOOOOOD TIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIME" is epic! It's even better when you hear it in concert and the entire crowd knows the song and is anticipating that point. Nothing like hearing 70,000 people sing along at that point with those horns blaring in the background. Truly classic.
yeah one chorus , but how powerful to make you remember it so much ...................!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Because it's the chorus. not the bridge....
That was real music back then,
Such beautiful voices. The most exquisitely painful , soulful expression of original American music. The southern region of this country produced a genius sound that can't be found anywhere else in the world. The pain and suffering of African Americans produced the most innovative and influential musical sound of the last 200 years! You're welcome pop and R& B music we are your foundation!!!!!
Thank you!!! This song is Country/R&B!! Soul4Real69
+Stephen Hardy I agree with you. What I remember was that the late seventies was the first time in history when AA artists were accepted into the mainstream white America. Before then, you would take some shit for listening to R&B if you were white - heck I took shit as late as 1984 for listening to certain R&B artists. The Commodores along with a number of really fabulous artists made it okay - I mean really okay. That kind of genesis ALWAYS produces some good music. Like you say, all the years leading up to this period likely had a lot to do with it. When boundaries are eliminated, it takes a while to set new new boundaries. In the meantime, life is really good!
+Stephen Hardy Who's we? You look more white than black.
+1966150 Don't let the image fool you.
+Stephen Hardy :) Did you know that Lionel Richie couldn't read or write sheet music? It means nothing really. Its not even important. But it is beyond amazing given all that he has accomplished. Plus he's still making folks like us just appreciate music. All kinds of music ~ :)
It's a song about breaking free from a stressful situation...i love it
40 years and she gave up on marriage😎
A stressful relationship 😁
@@noediaz9636 sorry
@@noediaz9636 sorry about your situation. Stay strong 💪lord will provide you with the right one.
O this puts me in my feelings
Beautiful and hypnotic and yet strangely also emotionally wounding, instantly reawakening painful memories for anyone anywhere who listens and really feels it, like this dazzling haunting musical masterpiece is easily and definitely one of the 10 best soft rock songs from the entire decade of the awesome 70s.
Beautifully written, sir..😊
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@@lindagalloway2747
Thanx
@@user-jd8cp7fq8x
thank u.
Beautiful
I wish I could go back to the 79s and stay there
The harmony in this always gets me. Love!
I'm very pls to know I'm not the only on that loves😊😊the song but when last did you play it.
You are absolutely right. It’s always one of the best memories to be remembered. I missed those old love and soul touching songs so much. How are you Sonya? Hope you having a wonderful day
You can hear r&b, country and soul in this timeless classic. The Commodores were awesome.