Commodores 13 is the tenth studio album by the Commodores, released in 1983 on Motown Records. Commodores 13 was produced by William King, Thomas McClary, Walter Orange and Milan Williams. Singers Vesta Williams and Melissa Manchester made guest appearances on the album. Tracks 1 I’m In Love (Harold Hudson; Shirley King; William King) 03:57 2 […]
Nightshift is the 11th studio album by the Commodores, released by Motown Records on January 15, 1985. It was the group’s last album on the Motown label before switching to Polydor. Nightshift is the Commodores’ second album without Lionel Richie, who left the band in 1982, and their last album with their original bass guitarist Ronald LaPread. Their previous album […]
“Nightshift” is a 1985 song by the Commodores and the title track from their eleventh album of the same name. The song was written by lead singer Walter Orange in collaboration with Dennis Lambert and Franne Golde, as a loving tribute to soul/R&B singers Jackie Wilson and Marvin Gaye, both of whom died in 1984. The first verse mentions Gaye’s song “What’s Going On”, […]
“Janet” is the second single by the Commodores taken from their album Nightshift (1985). It reached #87 in the US Billboard and #90 in the UK Charts. Album Musicians (Confirmed) Drums JR Robinson Guitar Paul Jackson Jr Keyboards Paul Fox Vocals Walter Orange Produced By Dennis Lambert Songwriters Bobby Caldwell Franne Golde Paul Fox […]
“Animal Instinct” is the second single from the Commodores‘ album Nightshift (1985). The single peaked at #43 in the US Billboard and #74 in the UK Charts. Album Musicians (Confirmed) Guitar Paul Jackson Jr Keyboards Peter Wolf Vocals Walter Orange Produced By Dennis Lambert Songwriters Martin Page Charts US:#43 UK:#74
United is the 12th studio album by the Commodores, released in 1986 upon Polydor Records. The album rose to number 17 upon the Billboard Top R&B Albums chart. As well the album cuts “Goin’ to the Bank” and “Take It from Me” climbed to number two and on Billboard’s R&B singles charts. Another single “United […]