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The Very Best Of The Commodores (1995 Album)
''The Very Best of The Commodores'' is the seventh compilation album by American funk/soul band Commodores, released in 1995 on Motown Records. The album charted at No. 26 on the UK Pop Albums chart and at No. 39 on the New Zealand Pop Albums chart. The album has been certified Silver in the UK by the BPI. Track listing # Easy ( Lionel Richie) from the album ''Commodores'' 1977 – 4:22 # Three Times A Lady (Lionel Richie) from the album ''Natural High'' 1978 – 3:38 # Nightshift (Walter Orange, Dennis Lambert, Franne Golde) from the album Nightshift 1985 – 4:24 # Brick House (Shirley Hanna-King, Lionel Richie, Milan Williams, Walter Orange, Ronald La Pread, Thomas McClary, William King) from the album Commodores – 3:35 # Machine Gun (Milan Williams) from the album Machine Gun 1974 – 2:42 # Zoom (Lionel Richie, Ronald LaPread) from the album Commodores – 4:22 # Old-Fashion Love (Milan Williams) from the album ''Heroes 1980 – 3:25'' # Sail On (Lionel Richie) f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Commodores (band)
Commodores are an American funk and soul band, which were at their peak in the late 1970s through the mid 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. The group's most successful period was in the late 1970s and early 1980s when Lionel Richie was the co-lead singer. The band's biggest hit singles are ballads such as " Easy", " Three Times a Lady", and "Nightshift"; and funk-influenced dance songs; including " Brick House", "Fancy Dancer", " Lady (You Bring Me Up)", and " Too Hot ta Trot". Commodores were inducted into the Alabama Music Hall of Fame and Vocal Group Hall of Fame. The band has also won one Grammy Award out of nine nominations. The Commodores have sold over 70 million albums worldwide. History Commodores were formed from two former student groups, the Mystics and the Jays. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
British Phonographic Industry
British Phonographic Industry (BPI) is the British recorded music industry's Trade association. It runs the BRIT Awards, the Classic BRIT Awards, National Album Day, is home to the Mercury Prize, and co-owns the Official Charts Company with the Entertainment Retailers Association, and awards UK music sales through the BRIT Certified Awards. Structure Its membership comprises hundreds of music companies including all three "major" record companies in the UK (Warner Music UK, Sony Music UK, & Universal Music UK), and over 450 independent record labels and small to medium-sized music businesses. The BPI council is the management and policy forum of the BPI. It is chaired by the chair of BPI, and includes the chief executive, chief operating officer (COO) and the general counsel. In addition it includes 12 representatives from the recorded music sector, six from major labels, two each from the three major companies, and six from the independent sector, which are selected by votin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Commodores Live!
''Live!'', or ''Commodores Live!'', is a live album by the American band Commodores, released in 1977. The album reached number 3 on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart. The album was recorded during the Commodores' 1976–1977 coast-to-coast US tour, primarily during their Atlanta and Washington D.C. shows. The last track, "Too Hot ta Trot "Too Hot ta Trot" is a song by R&B/funk band, the Commodores. The song is written in E major. The track on their 1977 live album '' Commodores Live!'', and it spent a week at number one on the R&B singles chart and peaked at number twenty-four on ...", is a studio recording. Track listing Motown – M7-902R1 Charts References External links ''Commodores Live!''at Discogs Commodores live albums 1977 live albums albums produced by James Anthony Carmichael Motown live albums {{1970s-R&B-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In The Pocket (Commodores Album)
''In the Pocket'' is the ninth studio album by the Commodores, released by Motown Records in 1981. It is the last Commodores album to feature Lionel Richie, as he left the band to start a solo career the following year. The bulk of the album was recorded at Web IV Recording Studio in Atlanta, Georgia. This album contained two hit singles, "Lady (You Bring Me Up)" (U.S. #8) and "Oh No (Commodores song), Oh No" (U.S. #4). Track listing Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts Certifications Personnel Commodores * Lionel Richie – vocals, pianos, keyboards, saxophones * Milan Williams – keyboards, vocals * Thomas McClary (musician), Thomas McClary – vocals, guitars * Ronald LaPread – bass, vocals * Walter Orange – drums, vocals, percussion * William King (singer), William King – trumpet Additional personnel * David Cochrane – keyboards, guitars, saxophones * Harold Hudson – keyboards, trumpet, vocals * Darrell Jones – guitars * James Anthony Ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William King (singer)
William King (born January 30, 1949) is an American singer, musician and choreographer. He is a founding member of the Commodores, where he plays trumpet, guitar, synthesizer, flute, and congas/percussion and is the group's choreographer. Background King was born in Birmingham, Alabama. After college, he considered playing tennis professionally but decided to continue his career with the Commodores. King was also hired by a digital computer company to write software but gave that up as well to join the band. King's compositions include "Lady" and "I'm In Love", both of which he co-composed with Harold Hudson and one other. The latter was the B side to their single "Janet" which was released in 1985.45Cat Commodores - Discography, USA/ref> Personal life King married his songwriting partner and fellow Grammy Award The Grammy Awards (stylized as GRAMMY), or simply known as the Grammys, are awards presented by the Recording Academy of the United States to recognize "outstanding" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Midnight Magic (album)
''Midnight Magic'' is the seventh studio album by the musical group the Commodores, released in 1979. The album was certified Gold in the UK by the BPI. Critical reception The New York Times stated "the Commodores, too, have their disco‐dance numbers. But this group's principal appeal would seem to be its ability to come up with classy “makeout” music. The new ''Midnight Magic'', which is moving up the album charts quickly, will disappoint no one in search of just that. And as usual, the Commodores’ ability to span a wide stylistic range and to avoid some of the more tired cliches of black vocal instrumental groups is extremely refreshing. ''Smash Hits'' called it, "solid professional funk, but still faceless and only moderately entertaining - mainly because of a distinct threadbareness in the melody department." ''Midnight Magic'' was Grammy nominated in the category of Best R&B Performance by a Duo, Group or Chorus. Singles A song called "Still" became the band's s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heroes (Commodores Album)
''Heroes'' is the eighth studio album by the Commodores, released in June 1980 by Motown Records. Accolades ''Heroes'' was nominated for a Grammy award in the category of Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. Track listing #"Got to Be Together" (Lionel Richie, Thomas McClary) – 5:44 #"Celebrate" (Harold Hudson, Larry Davis, Thomas McClary) – 5:03 #"Old-Fashion Love" (Milan Williams) – 4:56 #"Heroes" (Darrell Jones, Lionel Richie) – 5:24 #"All The Way Down" (David Cochrane, Walter Orange) – 3:35 #"Sorry to Say" (Darrell Jones, Ronald LaPread) – 4:01 #"Wake Up Children" (Lionel Richie, Thomas McClary) – 4:33 #"Mighty Spirit" (Harold Hudson, William King) – 4:06 #"Jesus is Love" (Lionel Richie) – 6:04 Personnel Commodores * Lionel Richie – vocals, saxophones, acoustic piano, keyboards * Milan Williams – keyboards * Thomas McClary – vocals, guitars * Ronald LaPread – bass * Walter Orange – vocals, drums, percussion * Willia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Machine Gun (Commodores Album)
''Machine Gun'' is the debut studio album by The Commodores, released on July 22, 1974, on Motown Records. Singles The titular lead song has Milan Williams on clavinet, which led the Motown executive Berry Gordy to name the song "Machine Gun" as the clavinet work reminded him of gunfire. The title track peaked at number 7 on the US Billboard R&B Singles charts, while reaching number 22 on the US Billboard Pop Singles charts. As a single "Machine Gun" also reached No. 20 on both the UK Singles chart and the Canadian RPM Pop Singles chart. The second single to be released, "I Feel Sanctified", reached number 12 on the R&B charts, and concerns a man spiritually blessed by his girlfriend's love. The song has Ronald LaPread on bass guitar, while Lionel Richie and William King contributed horn arrangements. The tune has an '' a cappella'' introduction with three-way harmonization. Track listing Personnel Commodores * Lionel Richie – vocals, saxophones, keyboards * Milan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Milan Williams
Milan B. Williams (March 28, 1948 – July 9, 2006) was an American keyboardist and a founding member of The Commodores. Biography Williams was born in Okolona, Mississippi, and began playing the piano after being inspired by his older brother Earl, who was a multi-instrumentalist. Williams's first band was called The Jays. After they disbanded, he met the other founding members of the Commodores in 1967. They were freshmen at Tuskegee Institute, Alabama and Williams was recruited into the newly-formed band. In 1969 he traveled with the band to New York City, where they recorded a single called "Keep on Dancing" on Atlantic Records. Williams also wrote the Commodores' first hit record the instrumental track, "Machine Gun". Other Commodores songs penned by him are; "The Bump", "Rapid Fire", "I'm Ready", "Better Never Than Forever", "Mary Mary", "Quick Draw", "Patch It Up", "X-Rated Movie", "Wonderland", "Old-Fashion Love", "Only You" (a track Williams also produced, taken from the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nightshift (album)
''Nightshift'' is the 11th studio album by the Commodores, released by Motown Records on January 15, 1985. It was the group's last album on the Motown label before switching to Polydor. Background ''Nightshift'' is the Commodores' second album without Lionel Richie, who left the band in 1982, and their last album with their original bass guitarist Ronald LaPread. Their previous album ''Commodores 13'' (1983) had featured interim lead vocalist Harold Hudson of Mean Machine. For ''Nightshift'' the Commodores permanently replaced Richie with British-born J.D. Nicholas, formerly of Heatwave. Dennis Lambert was chosen as producer, the Commodores hoping to find the same magic created by producer/arranger James Anthony Carmichael, with whom they had worked since 1974 and who was a major impetus in their earlier success. AllMusic.com Nightshift OverviewRetrieved November 6, 2007 Other musicians that play on this album include: Peter Wolf, Paul Fox, John Robinson, Neil Stubenhaus, J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Franne Golde
Francine Vicki Golde, better known as Franne Golde or Frannie Golde, is an American songwriter, musician, singer and writer. Her songs have appeared on more than 100 million records sold worldwide. Golde has received BMI awards for singles with The Pussycat Dolls "Stickwitu", Randy Travis’s " A Man Ain't Made of Stone", The Kinleys' "Somebody's Out There Watching" from the ''Touched by an Angel'' soundtrack, Selena’s " Dreaming of You", Jody Watley’s "Don't You Want Me" and " Nightshift" by the Commodores, which also won a Grammy for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group and received a Grammy nomination for Song of the Year. Most recently, Golde has started her own clothing line known for creating "The Perfect Black Pant." Biography Early career Early in her career, Golde found a home away from home in a rented studio at the Chess Records in Chicago. Her teachers were the R&B artists, producers and songwriters who recorded there and took Golde under their wing. She soon f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dennis Lambert
Dennis Earle Lambert (born 1947 in Brooklyn, New York) is an American musician, songwriter and record producer. Career Lambert began his music career in 1960 when he signed to Capitol Records as a recording artist. By the mid-1960s, he was writing and producing for other artists. Among his earliest work with his first main collaborator Lou Courtney were songs for Freddie & the Dreamers, Lorraine Ellison, Jerry Butler and Jerry Lee Lewis. In 1965, Lambert joined the A&R staff of Mercury Records where he was mentored by Quincy Jones and Shelby Singleton, before joining Don Costa at DCP Records, where he ran the label's A&R department, producing and writing songs. After a spell in the US Army during the Vietnam War, he moved to Los Angeles in 1968 and the following year, forged a successful 11-year working collaboration with young British songwriter-musician Brian Potter after the two met while Lambert was in London in 1969. Lambert and Potter joined a new record label in Lo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
