Three Times a Lady
Commodores
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Thanks for the times that you've given me The memories are all in mind And now that we've come To the end of our rainbow There's something I must say out loud You're once, twice Three times a lady And I love you Yes, you're once, twice Three times a lady And I love you When we are together The moments I cherish With every beat of my heart To touch you, to hold you To feel you, to need you There's nothing to keep us apart You're once, twice Three times a lady And I love you I love you
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Written by: LIONEL RICHIE
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10 facts about this song
Songwriter"Three Times a Lady" was written by Lionel Richie. He had joined the Commodores as a saxophonist and singer in 1968, but quickly demonstrated his skill as a songwriter, adding a unique dimension to the band.
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InspirationThe song was inspired by a comment made by Lionel Richie's father on the 37th anniversary of his parents' marriage. His father expressed his love for his mother by saying that she was once a girl, then a woman, and after all these years, still his dear lovely lady - which Richie interpreted as "Three Times a Lady".
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Record Producer"Three Times a Lady" was produced by James Anthony Carmichael, a prominent music arranger and producer who played a significant role in shaping the sound of Motown Records in the 1970s.
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Commercial SuccessThe song was a commercial success and became the first #1 hit of the Commodores in the United States. It topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for two weeks in August 1978.
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Global PopularityIt wasn't just popular in the U.S., the song reached the top of the charts in other countries too. It was a #1 hit on the UK Singles Chart and reached the top spot in Canada as well.
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Album Inclusion"Three Times a Lady" was included in the Commodores' album "Natural High," released in 1978. The album itself peaked at #3 on the Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart.
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Music GenreThe song is best categorized as a slow, romantic ballad and is often termed as ‘Soul’ or ‘Soft Rock’ music.
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Recognition"Three Times a Lady" was recognized by the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) as one of the most performed songs in the United States in 1979.
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Grammy NominationThe song was also nominated for a Grammy Award in 1979 for the Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals category.
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Lionel Richie's Solo Career LaunchThe song's success also played a crucial role in Richie's decision to pursue a solo career in 1982, becoming one of the most successful balladeers of the 1980s.
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