Nightshift
Commodores
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Marvin, he was a friend of mine And he could sing a song His heart in every line Marvin sang of the joy and pain He opened up our minds And I still can hear him say Aw talk to me so you can see What's going on Say you will sing your songs Forevermore (evermore) Gonna be some sweet sounds Coming down on the nightshift I bet you're singing proud Oh I bet you'll pull a crowd Gonna be a long night It's gonna be all right On the nightshift Oh you found another home I know you're not alone On the nightshift You found another home I know you're not alone On the nightshift Jackie (Jackie), hey what'you doing now It seems like yesterday When we were working out Jackie (Jackie, oh) you set The world on fire You came and gifted us Your love it lifted us Higher and higher Keep it up and We'll be there At your side Oh say you will sing Your songs forevermore (evermore) Gonna be some sweet sounds Coming down on the nightshift I bet you're singing proud Oh I bet you'll pull a crowd Gonna be a long night It's gonna be all right On the nightshift Oh you found another home I know you're not alone On the nightshift Gonna be some sweet sounds Coming down on the nightshift I bet you're singing proud Oh I bet you'll pull a crowd Gonna be a long night It's gonna be all right On the nightshift Oh you found another home I know you're not alone On the nightshift Gonna miss your sweet voice That soulful voice On the nightshift We all remember you Ooh the songs are coming through At the end of a long day It's gonna be okay On the nightshift You found another home I know you're not alone On the nightshift
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Written by: FRANNE GOLDE, DENNIS LAMBERT, WALTER ORANGE
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
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4 facts about this song
Song Composition1. "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.
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Chart performance4. 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.
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Lionel Richie Connection7. 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.
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Cultural Influence10. 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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