All the Great Love Songs
58 min · 14 tracks · funk
A smooth blend of soul and funk, rich with romantic lyricism and lush arrangements.
Why this album works
'All the Great Love Songs' reached significant chart positions, peaking at number 31 on the Billboard 200 and number 9 on the Top R&B Albums chart. The collection features some of the band's most beloved tracks, like 'Easy' and 'Three Times a Lady', solidifying the Commodores' influence on the soul and R&B genres and its lasting legacy in popular music.
- Best for
- romantic evening ambiance smooth, soothing background music emotional connection and reflection
- Context
- Released in 1986, 'All the Great Love Songs' is a compilation album that showcases Commodores' extensive catalog of love ballads. This album followed their peak commercial success in the late 1970s and early 1980s, highlighting their transition from a funk band to purveyors of heartfelt romantic music. It served as a testament to their enduring appeal during a time when their popularity was beginning to wane.
- Stylistic neighbors
- War· Tim Maia· The Jackson 5
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sweet Love 3:27
- 2 Just to Be Close to You 6:24
- 3 Easy Standout 4:17
- 4 Three Times a Lady Standout 3:38
- 5 Say Yeah 3:43
- 6 Still 3:46
- 7 Lovin’ You 4:11
- 8 Sail On 4:01
- 9 Old‐Fashion Love 3:24
- 10 Jesus Is Love Standout 4:57
- 11 Lady (You Bring Me Up) 4:03
- 12 Oh No 3:02
- 13 This Love 5:18
- 14 Lucy 4:15
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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