20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: Best of the Commodores [CD]

Commodores is an American funk/soul band, which was at its 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 funky dance hits which include "Brick House", "Fancy Dancer", "Lady (You Bring Me Up)", and "Too Hot ta Trot". In 1986, the Commodores won their first Grammy for the song "Nightshift". This album contains 11 of their best. Don't miss it.

The Commodores were much more than a background sound for Lionel Richie's vocals. This isn't the complete Commodores, but it does provide a nice sampling of their work which spanned more than a decade. It has instrumental funk tracks, disco era staples and some of the best ballads of the late Motown era. One of the real highlights is the Commodores tribute to Marvin Gaye and Jackie Wilson in Nightshift, which came several years after Richie left the band. It doesn't have everything, but there is a lot to like for anybody that is even a minor fan of the Commodores and you can't expect much more at this bargain price.

Supper group. I am old school. EWF, Heatwave all those guys.

We've been looking for any CD's by The Commodores. One day while shopping at Best Buy we checked out the limited CD's section and there it was, in front of the "C's" section, and at a great price. No need to go on-line now. A great CD with all the hits from The Commodores, featuring Lionel Richie. If you're a fan, you will love this CD and will play it non-stop.

I purchased this CD because I love Lionel Richie's brilliant talent regarding his singing and writing of music. He is generally known as a prolific writer of love songs in different genres. One could understand his lyrics and feel the emotions he intended through his delivery. He wrote about love, honor and respect between the sexes. I was familiar with this CD and wanted it for my music collection. I am very pleased with it.

I grew through my teens and 20's with this music. They are all classic tunes that you can still hear on the radio today. All of the tunes are great but the standouts are Machine Gun, Nightshift, Sail On, Easy, and Three Times a Lady. If you love classic rock this is one of the CD's you'll want.

Great collection and once downloaded to iTunes can stay with your collection regardless of devices used over time. As for the music the recording is excellent and have no problems with the disc or case, no damage.

younger people need to understand that musical talent was known for being instrumental. it takes true talent to master an instrument and these guy's had that talent. I recommend this cd to anyone who enjoys music. buy it and enjoy the outstanding tunes.