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The Very Best of The Commodores

Commodores · 1995

75 min · 20 tracks · funk

A vibrant collection of funk and soul ballads that showcase smooth harmonies and infectious grooves.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic journey throughout
  • for nostalgic gatherings
  • easy-going vibes for relaxation
  • inviting sing-along moments
  • soulful tracks for heartwarming reflection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy instant hits
  • prefer shorter standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1995, 'The Very Best of The Commodores' came during a period of reflection for the band, following their commercial peak in the late 1970s and early 1980s. This compilation serves as a retrospective of their biggest hits, highlighting their evolution from a funk band to soulful balladeers. The album effectively marked a moment of nostalgia for fans while introducing newer audiences to their classic sound.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Easy 4:22
  • 2 Three Times a Lady 3:38
  • 3 Nightshift 4:24
  • 4 Brick House 3:35
  • 5 Machine Gun 2:42
  • 6 Zoom 4:22
  • 7 Old-Fashioned Love 3:25
  • 8 Sail On 3:58
  • 9 Lady (You Bring Me Up) 4:04
  • 10 Oh No 3:03
  • 11 Too Hot Ta Trot 3:33
  • 12 The Zoo (The Human Zoo) 3:08
  • 13 Still 3:46
  • 14 Sweet Love 3:29
  • 15 Janet 3:43
  • 16 Flying High 3:55
  • 17 Only You 4:29
  • 18 Animal Instinct 4:06
  • 19 Just to Be Close to You 3:23
  • 20 Wonderland 3:48

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