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"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 song was released as the album's first single on January 31, 1985 by Motown Records in the United States. The verse on Marvin Gaye mentions his song "What's Going On", while the verse on Jackie Wilson mentions his songs "Baby Workout" and "(Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher and Higher". The song was originally recorded in 1984, and became the first hit attained by the Commodores after Lionel Richie's departure from the group. It was also their biggest hit after Richie's departure, peaking at number three for the week of April 20 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 success on the Adult Contemporary and the Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales charts in the first half of that year. Although 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. 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. 


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1998
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The Commodores is an American funk/soul band of the 1970s and 1980s. The members of the group met as mostly freshmen at Tuskegee Institute (now Tuskegee University) in 1968, and signed with Motown in November 1972, having first caught the public eye opening for The Jackson 5 while on tour. more »

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Written by: FRANNE GOLDE, DENNIS LAMBERT, WALTER ORANGE

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4 facts about this song

Song Composition
1. "Nightshift" is a hit song by the American R&B group Commodores, released in 1985 on the Motown label. 2. The song was written by Commodores members Walter Orange, Dennis Lambert and Franne Golde. 3. The song is a tribute to two popular music artists who had died the previous year, Marvin Gaye and Jackie Wilson.
Chart performance
4. The "Nightshift" single was a huge hit for the Commodores, reaching the top 10 in multiple countries. 5. In the United States, the song reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Hot Black Singles chart. 6. The song gave the Commodores their only Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 1985.
Lionel Richie Connection
7. Lionel Richie was a prominent member of the Commodores, serving as the lead vocalist and saxophonist. However, Richie had already left the group in 1982 to pursue a successful solo career when "Nightshift" was released. 8. Despite Richie's departure, the Commodores continued to have commercial success, with "Nightshift" being one of their most popular songs. 9. Richie would later return to perform with the Commodores for special occasions, although "Nightshift" was a song he never performed with them live as he was not part of the group when the song was produced and released.
Cultural Influence
10. In 1996, George Benson covered "Nightshift" for his album "That's Right". 11. The song has not only been covered by various artists but has also appeared in several films and TV shows, including "Moonlighting" and "Everybody Hates Chris". 12. "Nightshift" remains one of the most enduring popular songs of the 1980s. Its smooth sound and resonant tribute to fallen musicians make it a favorite among fans of R&B and pop music.

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