Oh No

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About Oh No

"Oh No" is an R&B ballad from the 1981 Commodores album In the Pocket. Written by Lionel Richie, the song was released as a single in 1981, being his last hit with the Commodores before going solo. Similarities of the song's opening bars can be heard in Richie's 1981 duet "Endless Love" with Diana Ross. This song was also featured in the 1982 movie The Last American Virgin.


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1998
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I want you to want me
I'm goin' crazy knowin' he will be your lover tonight
And when he comes I'll let you go
I'll just pretend as you walk out the door
Oh no, I can't sleep 
Oh no, I'm goin' crazy with love over you
 
I need you to need me
I wanna hold you but you're holdin' someone else in your arms
When I close my eyes I see your face
I'm just not sure how much my heart can erase
Oh no, I can't think 
Oh no, I'm goin' crazy with love over you
 
Oh, honey
Oh, sugar
Oh no, I can't sleep anymore, baby
Oh no, I can't think anymore, baby
Oh no, I'm goin' crazy with love over you

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Commodores

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: LIONEL RICHIE

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Song Details
"Oh No" is a classic soul single released by the band Commodores in 1981. - It was one of the last big hits that Lionel Richie had with the band before he embarked on his wildly successful solo career.
Chart Performance
The song was a huge success and peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. - It also reached No. 5 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
Lyrics
As with most of the Commodores' hits, Richie wrote the tune. - The song is a slow ballad that describes a character who realizes he's still in love with his ex-partner.
Album Facts
"Oh No" was the second single from the Commodores' album "In The Pocket". - Despite the success of "Oh No" and the other single, "Lady (You Bring Me Up)", the album only reached No. 13 on the Billboard charts.
Pop-Culture Influence
"Oh No" has been covered and sampled numerous times by various artists showing its influence in the music industry. - The song was also featured in the classic 1982 movie "The Last American Virgin," further cementing its place in pop culture.
Lionel Richie's Career
Lionel Richie went on to have a remarkably successful solo career after leaving the Commodores in 1982. - His sound as a solo artist remained similar to "Oh No" and other hits he penned for the Commodores, further showcasing his distinctive songwriting and singing style.
Recognition
"Oh No" is recognized as one of the Commodores' and Lionel Richie's signature tunes. - It is still regularly played on classic soul and adult contemporary radio stations.
Live Performance
Despite its continued popularity, "Oh No" is not frequently performed live by Lionel Richie in his solo shows. - It's famously challenging to sing due to its wide vocal range and emotional delivery.

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