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"Easy" is a song by Commodores for the Motown label, from their fifth studio album, Commodores. Group member Lionel Richie wrote "Easy" with the intention of it becoming another crossover hit for the group given the success of a previous single, "Just to Be Close to You", which spent two weeks at number one on the US Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart (now known as the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart) and peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1976. Released in March 1977, "Easy" reached number one on the Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart and number four on the Billboard Hot 100. The success of "Easy" paved the way for similar Lionel Richie-composed hit ballads such as "Three Times a Lady" and "Still", and also for Richie's later solo hits. American rock band Faith No More covered the song in 1992 and released it as a single in December of that year. This version became a worldwide hit, reaching number one in Australia and becoming a top-ten hit in eight other countries. It was less successful than the original version on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 58. 


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I know it sounds funny but I just can't stand the pain 
Girl I'm leaving you tomorrow 
Seems to me girl you know I've done all I can 
You see I beg, stole, and I borrowed 
Yeah! 

That's why I'm easy 
I'm easy like Sunday morning 
It's why I'm easy 
Easy like Sunday morning 

I want to be high 
So high 
I want to be free to know the things I do are right 
I want to be free 
Just me 
Oh babe! 

It's why I'm easy 
Easy like Sunday morning 
It's why I'm easy 
Easy like Sunday morning

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Lionel Richie

Lionel Brockman Richie, Jr. (born June 20, 1949) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, record producer and actor. From 1968, he was a member of the musical group Commodores signed to Motown Records. Richie made his solo debut in 1982 with the album Lionel Richie and number-one hit "Truly". more »

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Commodores and "Easy"
The song "Easy" is one of the few Commodores songs written solely by the lead vocalist, Lionel Ri
2. It was released in 1977 as part of the Commodores' album "Commodores". 3. "Easy" was a major hit in the Commodores' career, reaching number four on the Billboard Hot 100. 4. The song is known for its slow, catchy melody and heartfelt lyrics about seeking freedom from a failed romance. 5. The song is characterized by its fusion of soul music with a unique pop sensibility. 6. The success of "Easy" marked the start of Richie's successful career as a pop singer-songwriter.
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Lionel Richie and "Easy"
Lionel Richie, the lead vocalist of the band, included the song "Easy" in his 2012 album titled "
8. Richie's re-recorded version of the song was a duet with country singer Willie Nelson. 9. In performing "Easy", Richie proved his versatility as a vocalist, able to adapt the song to fit both the Commodores' soulful style and his more pop-oriented solo work.
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Faith No More and "Easy"
American rock band Faith No More did a cover of "Easy" and released it on their 1992 album "Ange
11. Faith No More's version of "Easy" is a straightforward interpretation of the original, maintaining the slow tempo and wistful mood while adding the band's unique heavy metal sound. 12. This cover version became very popular, topping the charts in Australia where it went on to achieve Gold certification. 13. Faith No More's cover of "Easy" was also featured in the movie "The Watch", released in 2012. 14. The band's cover version is celebrated for successfully bringing a softer, more mainstream sound to their typically edgy, hard rock style.

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