The Commodores recorded another version in 2010, dedicating it to Michael Jackson. Nicholas, sings the second verse and then Orange and Nicholas share lead vocals on the remaining choruses. The song features a lead vocal from drummer Walter Orange, who had sung lead years earlier on the hugely popular " Brick House". It was also their biggest hit after Richie's departure, peaking at number three on both the Billboard Hot 100 and UK Singles Chart, and rising to number one on the Hot Black Singles chart the single also became a huge success on the Adult Contemporary and the Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales charts in the first half of that year.Īlthough the band was against the label's decision to release it as a single, it won a Grammy Award in 1985 for Best Vocal R&B Performance by a Duo/Group. This song, which was originally recorded in 1984, was the first hit attained by the Commodores following Lionel Richie's departure from the group. The single was released on Januin the United States.įor the Marvin Gaye verse his song " What's Going On" is mentioned, while in the Jackie Wilson verse his song " (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher" is mentioned, as well as a reference to Wilson's hit "Baby Work Out". The song, written by then lead singer Walter Orange in collaboration with Dennis Lambert and Franne Golde, was a tribute to soul/R&B singers Jackie Wilson and Marvin Gaye, who both died in 1984. " Nightshift" is a 1985 hit song by the Commodores and the title track from the eleventh album of the same name.
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