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.
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"
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 :-)
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
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".
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.
@@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.
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.
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.
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 ❤️ ❤️ 🇨🇦🇨🇦
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
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.
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.
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.
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"!!
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!
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
Such a glorious posthumous tribute to Marvin Gaye and Jackie Wilson! Where’s Lionel? He left to embark on his incredible solo journey! This song was a huge hit. The Commodores had another incredible post- Lionel Richie song: Only You. Hope you can give it a listen!
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 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. 😉
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
Diana Ross also released a beautiful tribute to Marvin Gaye called “missing You” which was in the top 10 at the same time as this one in 1985. Would highly recommend listening to that one as well. This was at the same time when “we are the world” was at number one.
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.
What's up, Jay! I know how you love bass guitar, synths. I think an artist you and Amber should definitely check out and reaction for that reason is Don Blackmon. He was a funk master, and the bass chords and riffs on his joints were always amazing. Here are some suggested titles to react to: "Never Miss A Thing" "Heart's Desire" "Yabba Dabba Doo" "You Ain't Hip" "Holding You, Loving You" (also has great tenor and falsetto riffs in this song) The original studio recordings of these songs were very rich in sound.
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."
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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")
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) ❤🎼
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 💗💗
@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.
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.
Just To Be Close To You, and the very funky Fancy Dancer (1976) are also great songs by the Commodores ,and To Be Loved (1958) and Stop Doggin Me Around (1960) by Jackie Wilson are worth listening to .
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".
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.
This is hilarious. I must say I am listening to that whole album and I look down to see what else is on UA-cam as I’m listening to Night Shift pretty crazy, huh? This band the Commodores were the greatest band of their time and genre. I love that album. I love all the songs in there, especially Brickhouse. Those were all my favorites. Brings back such wonderful memories.
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
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.
Yessir! 🖖🏼
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"
@@knoxscott65able 100%
Disagree...dont care for this song
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 :-)
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
Lionel Richie was working on his solo career when this song came out.
I would love to see a reaction to Lonely Teardrops
absolutely yes
You definitely need to do more Marvin Gaye & Jackie Wilson on your channel
That's awesome. Thanks for sharing your memory 💖🦋
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".
they'll love Jackie Wilson's "Lonely Teardrops" and "(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher"!!
@@surlechapeau Absolute classics.
Unfortunately this was the last hit The Commodores had as well. Richie was the main song writer and vocalist.
"Oh No" is one of my all-time favorite songs.
“Rock and Roll Heaven” and “Night Shift” are such great tributes to singers who are gone but not forgotten. Beautiful song!
Was rock and roll heaven an original by the righteous brothers I think?
@@terryconnelly484 It was. I love the tribute songs. “The Day The Music Died”, that one about Elvis in Memphis. Poignant!
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.
@@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.
Don't forget about "Wish You Were Here."
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.
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.
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 ❤️ ❤️ 🇨🇦🇨🇦
BEAUTIFUL SONG !!!! PERFECT !!!!
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
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.
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.
Oh my God! I never knew that was how Marvin Gaye died! Whoah!! what a tragedy. :(
Nossa, eu não sabia
Jackie wasn't much better his fiance shot him...
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.
😃👍
That first singer sang "Brick House." And... Bruce Springsteen just released a beautiful cover of this beautiful song.
A suggestion if I can...The group Switch.. Teddy Pendergrass
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.
Someone cuttin onions again.
It gets to me every time I hear it...
One of my most favorite Commodores song.
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"!!
Absolutely 💯
THIS^.Such an emotional powerhouse.
I would watch this song on repeat, luv it
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!
Beautifully said!
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
I was born this year 1984
Lionel Richie did in part also have a tribute for Marvin with Diana Ross' "Missing You", which he wrote.
Such a glorious posthumous tribute to Marvin Gaye and Jackie Wilson! Where’s Lionel? He left to embark on his incredible solo journey! This song was a huge hit. The Commodores had another incredible post- Lionel Richie song: Only You. Hope you can give it a listen!
He also sang Brick House with the Commodores and on I feel sanctified among others
Lionel had left the band at this point and was well into his solo career. Great song!
Yep..this was the only post-Lionel hit that the Commodores had. But it was a great one.
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. ❤️❤️
IAM so slow Today was the first Time I noticed the What's Going On connection! XooX
@@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. 😉
"Missing You" Diana Ross, was written, composed, and produced by Lionel Richie as a tribute to Marvin Gaye,
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.
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.
J.D. Nicholas sang the second verse.
Jackie Wilson Yes!! Wow so cool you’d know! Love you guys / I look forward to your reactions! 🎸
Love this song. It's a tribute to Marvin Gaye and Jackie Wilson.
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!
I also like Animal Instinct from the same album.
'Solitaire' was another hit from that album.
Going to the bank was also a big party dance floor hit
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.
Absolutely one of my favourite songs. Love, love, love this.
What an amazing song. I've loved it for years. No matter what I am doing, I am stopping to listen to this!
THANK YOU!! LOVE THIS SONG!! 👍😃❣️😃👍
We saw and heard them live,..just like your hearing☆☆☆☆☆🎼🥰
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!
I think I recommended this one- one of my favorite recordings of all time!
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.
Thanks guys for reacting to this special and beautiful classic .
R.I.P Marvin Gaye and Jackie Wilson.
The 2nd co-lead singer is J.D. Nicholas who was brought in after Ritchie left.
Oh, man, I always loved this song!! Grew up roller skating to this! Every Tuesday night at Skatalong USA!
Oh this song would change the mood in the room. Just awesome. Love it!❤
This is actually one of my favs by The Commodores, great pick
One of my Dad's favorite songs .... passed 3 years ago ... listen to it often
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!
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!
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.
forgot how much i love this song
OMG!! I haven't heard this song for at least thirty years or more!! Beautiful!! Thanks folks!
Diana Ross also released a beautiful tribute to Marvin Gaye called “missing You” which was in the top 10 at the same time as this one in 1985. Would highly recommend listening to that one as well. This was at the same time when “we are the world” was at number one.
This has always been my favorite Commodores song, so glad you found it. Thanks always for being you!
This is one of the best songs/music vids from my childhood.nostalgic time for me.
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.
Lionel left the Commodores in 1981. He did a duet with Diana Ross, Endless Love, and the next year had his first solo album.
One of my all time favorites! ❤
My high school stage band played this song. I loved playing it because I played bass.
One of my favorites 🎶🎤
Loved this song ever since i was a little girl❤️
Their voices blended so well together. Always loved this song.
A beautiful song and a beautiful tribute to two of the finest soul singers who have ever lived.
One of the all time classics! Great song, better lyrics. Damn, these guys could do it right.
What's up, Jay! I know how you love bass guitar, synths. I think an artist you and Amber should definitely check out and reaction for that reason is Don Blackmon. He was a funk master, and the bass chords and riffs on his joints were always amazing. Here are some suggested titles to react to:
"Never Miss A Thing"
"Heart's Desire"
"Yabba Dabba Doo"
"You Ain't Hip"
"Holding You, Loving You" (also has great tenor and falsetto riffs in this song)
The original studio recordings of these songs were very rich in sound.
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."
If I remember, this is after Lionel left for his solo career. This is probably my favorite song of theirs.
The System - Don't Disturb This Groove
I love this song. Bruce Springsteen just did a cover recently. I was very surprised. He did a great job
Always loved this one. ✨
Admittedly, this is my fave Commodores song. Thanks for the reaction you two! 🙂❤
I love this song. It is incredible.
This s a great tribute song dedicated to all of the great singers who are no longer. Most were tragically tqken suddenly from us way to soon
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.
They just watched that last week
Great connection to that classic song - they just reviewed the movie! 👍😊
GREAT reaction! This is my ABSOLUTELY favorite Commodore song. I love it BEYOND loving it. Thank u for reacting to this one.
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!
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.
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!
I LOVVVVVE this song. Always have ❤️❤️❤️
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.
This is a song with all the feels! 💝
Saw Lionel Richie live when he came to London a few years ago ❤️
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.
One of my all time fav songs
Amazing song!!
OMG, be still my heart. Can it ever be greater than the Commodores. Never. mmm-mm-mmm
Lionel left the group in 1982.. the group kept going came out with this in 1985(I think) and I love this song!
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")
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) ❤🎼
one of my favs
Oh, man. I was just listening to this. RIP, Marvin and Jackie. Y'all need to react to their music.
Blast from the past. Another great one.
I take it you were a teen then?
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 💗💗
Love this song. The lead singer has such a nice voice.
@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.
Haven't heard this one foe a minute. Thanks for the tears. Such a great tribute. Amber once again smashed it. Thanks again guys. Happy tears.
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.
Just To Be Close To You, and the very funky Fancy Dancer (1976) are also great songs by the Commodores ,and To Be Loved (1958) and Stop Doggin Me Around (1960) by Jackie Wilson are worth listening to .
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".
The first singer was Walter "Clive" Orange, the drummer. He also sang lead on their first hit "Brick House"
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.
This is hilarious. I must say I am listening to that whole album and I look down to see what else is on UA-cam as I’m listening to Night Shift pretty crazy, huh?
This band the Commodores were the greatest band of their time and genre. I love that album. I love all the songs in there, especially Brickhouse. Those were all my favorites. Brings back such wonderful memories.
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
Recently covered by Bruce Springsteen on his latest album. He's playing it during his current concerts.
I am excited to hear it Saturday in KC.
My FAVORITE❤️❤️❤️