Anthology (CD)

Two CD reissue. Long before Lionel Richie became one of the biggest pop solo stars of the eighties, he was a member of the Commodores, once dubbed "The Funkiest Band In The Land" and one of Motown's most successful acts during the seventies. With the numerous compilations this seemed to capture all their favorite songs and more. From the earlier hits like "Brick House" sung by drummer Walter "Clyde" Orange to the later and biggest hits "Easy" and "Three Times A Lady" sung by Lionel Richie. What makes this one special is that songs like "Jesus Is Love" and some of their earlier instrumentals and hard to find songs are included. There is also a rare gem included on this set, an early Commodores single that didn't do anything but is nonetheless worth having; "Are You Happy?"

Track List

1. Machine Gun
2. I Feel Sanctified
3. Are You Happy
4. The Bump
5. Slippery When Wet
6. This Is Your Life
7. Gimme My Mule
8. Sweet Love
9. Cebu
10. Fancy Dancer
11. High on Sunshine
12. Just to Be Close to You
13. Brick House (12" Version)
14. Zoom
15. Easy
16. Come Inside (Live)
17. Too Hot Ta Trot
18. Flying High
19. Say Yeah
20. Three Times a Lady
21. Sail on
22. Still
23. Old-Fashion Love
24. Heroes
25. Jesus Is Love
26. Lady (You Bring Me Up)
27. Oh No
28. Painted Picture
29. Lay Back
30. Nightshift