Anyone else immediately think of Buckwheat sings from SNL with Eddie Murphy? Or am I just old 🤷🏻‍♀️😂

@averycausey3995

25 күн бұрын

Uh, tie, fee time a mady 😂

@hollydeitch1977

25 күн бұрын

@@averycausey3995you get it! ❤😂

@andyford8587

25 күн бұрын

Wookin pa nub.

@alanschaff5406

25 күн бұрын

Three times a mady. LOL

@LJS511

25 күн бұрын

😂Yes, immediately!

I sat in the parking lot of the hospital at 2 am the night before my husband passed away and cried my heart out over this song. I knew I was going to lose him and there was no way I could stop it. Thank you guys, the comfort you gave me that night was immeasurable.

@TheT0nedude

23 күн бұрын

So sorry to hear of your loss. Condolences.

@dawngipe6324

23 күн бұрын

So sorry...stay strong always

@sarahdixon1943

23 күн бұрын

😔 😟 .. I'm so soo sorry. Music is very healing. It can also pull up the pain like nothing else can 💔 I hope you're doing better. I know losing your husband isn't something you can "get better" from ... I just hope you and your heart are doing OK. ♥️

@magicalmiller

22 күн бұрын

GOD bless you dear!

@deborahlewis656

16 күн бұрын

My❤is with you Melody; my 55yr old husband having prostate removal surgery😢🙏

Just imagine this song coming out when you're going to your JR high or high school dance, or prom. You'll remember that dance forever.

Future suggestion: "Endless Love" duet with Diana Ross.

@marioserrano6333

25 күн бұрын

Lionel Richie, not the commodores.

@jamesway

25 күн бұрын

Yep, they keep missing it.

@sysanfo

25 күн бұрын

I still can't believe that they haven't reacted to Endless Love. I was going to suggest it but you beat me to it lol. As smooth as Lionel's voice is here, imagine Diana's falsetto with his voice 💕

@macalcord

25 күн бұрын

That song is so Iconic..talk about wedding songs!

@kzzxjy

25 күн бұрын

yes!!!!!

I will never forget the night I worked a murder mystery dinner show at one of the nice restaurants in West L.A. and Lionel Richie and his family were in the audience. I was playing the husband of a woman who gets killed halfway through the show.The detective stood me up and started to question me about her. I got more emotional than usual about the questions. I apologized and improvised the line that she was Once, Twice, Three times a Lady (I actually sang the last part. Lionel Richie actually started banging on the table and laughing like crazy. After the show I walked up to him and asked him if I owed him any residuals for using his song. He waved me off and said that was great.

This is the proof the1970s have the BEST love songs of any decade released IN 1978,

@FirstSuiGeneris

25 күн бұрын

You're right; you're right! : )

@erikagholston6610

25 күн бұрын

I remember my Mom bought the 8-track and she would play it in the car.

@Great-Documentaries

25 күн бұрын

1978 was the peak year for pop music.

@you2449

25 күн бұрын

but the 80s had Er@tic City.

@Omonohoshi

25 күн бұрын

I have to agree. The 70's here in Hawai'i gave us some of THE Best Unheard "Nationally" Love songs. Made in Hawaiian and English. Those of us who grew up had the opportunity to listen to music from Hawai'i . Mainland, Japan, Philippines, Korea, China. Though On the Radio only heard the Japanese station, Along with the AM stations. Amazing time growing up.

Jay & Amber, I predicted this would be your favorite of theirs, lets see if time bears that out! You'll love Lionel's "Truly" and "Endless Love" (with Diana Ross) !!!!!

@stephentaylor6617

25 күн бұрын

“Endless Love” needs to be the next reaction from Lionel Richie.

Another absolutely beautiful song that the Commodores sang is “Still’. The Ultimate Romantic Ballad ❤

“Still” is a beautiful yet heartbreaking song. Give it a listen…

So long you did the longer version of this song. The shorter version you hear on the radio simply steals away so much richness of this song (and a whole verse too!).

@lepoetress

25 күн бұрын

I never knew this; I only knew of the radio version.

My parents passed away a decade ago, but I have wonderful memories of watching them slow dance to this song, and Easy (another great Commodores song). ❣️❤️

@SA-nr8si

25 күн бұрын

My dad used to sing this to my mum. Amazing song isn’t it.

Beautiful song from the Commodores, with the great vocals of Lionel Richie. 'Sail on' and Nightshift dedicated to Marvin Gaye' are a couple of others worth a reaction-Colin Ward

The first of eight straight years a hit written by Lionel Richie reached #1 on the pop chart. “ Still” was the other Commodores #1 pop hit.

@hollyluyah9549

25 күн бұрын

Hoping they listen to Still next.

@milesjergens9088

25 күн бұрын

@@hollyluyah9549 Ditto!

@rksnj6797

25 күн бұрын

"Still" is one of the best all-time slow jams. The album it comes from, "Midnight Magic" is an incredible album. One of my absolute favorites.

my first slow dance song i was 15 she was 17 summer of 78

@mofun5315

25 күн бұрын

Me too. I was 36 and she was 19.

The end of the rainbow is where you find your pot of gold, don't forget that!!!

1 of my favorite commodore songs The story behind this song He wrote it about his grandmother It was something that his grandfather said to him He says she was a great mother great wife and a phenomenal woman

@jackgilchrist

25 күн бұрын

According to Richie, it's about his Mom (and his own wife), after his Dad made a speech praising her at their 37th wedding anniversary.

"End of our rainbow" means they found the pot of gold. the grand prize. Not the end of their relationship.

@senecaevans6156

25 күн бұрын

Ahh ok. I assumed it meant death or something 😅 I don't know why I jumped there

Kenny Rogers does a great cover of this beautiful song

One of the most beautiful love songs ever written, in my opinion. It gets me every time. ❤

Arguably one of the best love songs ever written!

The Commodores ballads are always top notch! Don't think you've done "Oh No" yet. Their last with Lionel in the band.

this brings back vivid memories of slow dances that I hadn't recalled in over 40 years...

He doesn't mean the end of the relationship. He means the beautiful pot of gold at the end

I was in 7th grade, the new kid on an Army post in far off Germany, I asked the most beautiful girl I had ever seen to dance with me. I was so shy but I asked anyway. My little heart fell in love with Katie Longey as we slow danced to this song. I will always remember that night and this song and Katie.

Yes, "Endless Love" with Lionel and Diana Ross is a must ❤

A song like this... it would have been great to had seen the both of them dance together!!! Half a million "likes" for sure!

Seeing y’all swaying, eyes shut, proves that you’re becoming music experts ✌🏼❤️🎶

@shyman99

25 күн бұрын

I felt bad for Amber when Jay didn't acknowledge her after this song was over. Such an opportunity missed.

@wietholdtbuhl6168

24 күн бұрын

​@@shyman99agree 😢just a litle KISS❤

They say you find a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. So maybe they’ve been through a lot and found their pot of gold. That’s the way I always interpreted the rainbow. He says in one line there’s nothing to keep us apart.

Lionel’s finest vocal and great that you’re reacting to the album version and not the edited down single version, wonderful ❤

I haven't heard this for a few years, but still could sing every word and every note.

@juliewhite7469

25 күн бұрын

Same ❤😊

This is my absolute No. 1 favorite Lionel Richie/ Commodores song. For me personally, this song is all about my beloved late Mom because she truly was a lady in every sense of the word. She passed away 10 years ago. I’ve cherished this song from the very first time I ever heard it. It’s simply beautiful. 🌹 ❤

@milesjergens9088

25 күн бұрын

Mine, as well. RIP to your dear mom....

@wiltchamberlainisthegoat13

25 күн бұрын

@@milesjergens9088 Thank you, Miles.

@user-zo7ud5ld8l

25 күн бұрын

I remember when this song came out. Lovely

@user-uh3nn9sm1j

25 күн бұрын

My mom passed 3 years ago and I agree so much with you about this song..

@SA-nr8si

25 күн бұрын

We love our mums don’t we. I feel your pain x

Lionel also plays piano. He’s a bomb!✌🏼❤️🎶

Ah. The long version of this song. Love it!!!

They performed this live on The Midnight Special. My mom bouggt this album the next day. Great Song Too Smooth!

This song just casts a spell. It's perfectly smooth!

I love The Commodores! Lionel Ritchie is a graduate of Tuskegee Institute which is now Tuskegee University! (The Tuskegee Airmen!) He is an Alabama native like me! We are so proud of him! ❤️😎

@rksnj6797

25 күн бұрын

I had the honor of meeting one of the Tuskegee Airmen. Brave heroes all!

"Sweet Love " is their best song

The song was inspired by a toast that Lionel’s father gave to his grandmother during a party. Lionel wrote the song and dedicated it to his then wife, Brenda.

@angelomaurizio1668

25 күн бұрын

Id thought it was inspired during a conversation his father had with his mother when he'd once told her she was 'once, twice, three times a lady'.🤷‍♂

@carleton4199

25 күн бұрын

@@angelomaurizio1668 It was a toast that Lionel's father gave to Lionel's mother at one of their wedding anniversaries. Lionel's father said, ""She's a great lady, she's a great mother, and she's a great friend." This inspired Lionel to write "Three Times a Lady" which he dedicated his then wife.

@angelomaurizio1668

25 күн бұрын

@@carleton4199 Oh yeah, what were they drinking????????????????????

@AndersonDawesWasRight

25 күн бұрын

Well, now it makes so much more sense.

@bigb2494

23 күн бұрын

​@carleton4199 yes, it was their 37th Anniversary.

As a songwriter myself, I keep a shortlist of songs so great I wish I had written them. This is one of those songs, just perfect in every way.

60's and 70's were filled with the greatest love songs. Lyrically and musically

@theodoreritola7641

25 күн бұрын

1978 rigt here .

@pamalaalford1081

25 күн бұрын

Definitely agree with you! So much wonderful music during those times. God bless you.

@christarpley6861

23 күн бұрын

I agree

This is a classic!

Omg what a great song..😢

This song went to #1 in 1978 and took Lionel Richie's career to another level. This was the first all-time classic love song written by Lionel Richie which would be followed by many more.

After so many years, this still sounds oh-so beautiful again to me!

The man could write a love song.

Lionel was pure gold through the 80s, everything he touched turned to gold #1s, singing, writing, or producing. He was/is one of my all time favorites.

I dedicated this to my mom and grandmother I know it's a love song, but I looked at it like Mom and grandmother were there for me most of my life, "the end of the rainbow" is like saying goodbye to them, until we meet again ♥️🙏✝️

Class of 1978 grad here--this was THE slow-jam (along with Heatwave's "Always & Forever")...that at school dances you reserved just for your girlfriend....or a girl you were TRYING to make your girlfriend! (that part @ 6:27 is when you would just close your eyes...hold her tighter...and just get high on the smell of her hair, her perfume....and just her SOUL!) Also...kudos for choosing the longer/album version instead of the shorter "chopped" radio version.

The best love song ever,my wife died over 30 years ago but I still tear up every time I hear this so thanks for finally reacting to it,brings back lots of good memories as well as sad ones.

This story comes second-hand, but it has the sound of something I hope is true. There was a man who sang this song tenderly to his wife as she lay dying in bed. As he finished, a tear ran down her cheek as she smiled and breathed her last. Imagine "the end of your rainbow" on this Earth hearing your beloved sing this to you, and when you open your eyes, you awaken to Eternity? *sigh*

Lionel is just special.

One of The Commodores best. Check out " Oh No", just beautiful.

@One-n-only..BrooklynRed

25 күн бұрын

Thats The Junior H.S. Girly Girl Weeper! Oh No..but for real. Lol ~Red

One of the things I miss the most in music today is just singing about Love, Relationships and just Life.

@juliewhite7469

25 күн бұрын

Same ❤😊

The Summer of '78... one of my favorite songs, ever. Thank you for a great reaction!

Great song that got plenty of air play. Everybody loved it.

I ALWAYS have and always will love this song!👍🙂

When he says “now that we’ve come to the end of our rainbow” other alternatives to them breaking up: they have grown old and have had a full and meaningful life or, at the end of a rainbow being a metaphor for a journey towards a goal and they have found their pot of gold (a beautiful and meaningful relationship and a successful life together).

The 70's were awesome. I was a teenager than and loved this so very much. Actually 50's, 60's and 70's were the best. No autotune just pure raw talent. Love your reactions!

Jay, if you didn't give your beautiful lady Amber a huge hug after you wrapped this taping, you should do so now. That was actually my all-time favorite Commodore's song, precisely because of the reasons you outlined.

@wietholdtbuhl6168

24 күн бұрын

So sad😢it is a Job!Greetings from goood old Germany

My favorite Commodores song. I have loved this since it was released.

Memories of dancing, awkwardly, nervously, at a 7th grade dance.😂

Great song for sure. Also love Buckwheat’s cover “Fee Tines a Nady”

The story of how The Commodores picked their group name is they just opened a dictionary and picked the first word they saw. They always joked about how they were almost known as "The Commodes"

@bunnyheywood

24 күн бұрын

That is such a funny story....lol...they couldn't think of a name for their band so they closed their eyes and flipped through a dictionary and said whatever word their finger landed on ....that would become the band's name....and Lionel said thank goodness they didn't land on the word commode that was on the same page as commodore..... 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@user-xi2eh6kp1e

18 күн бұрын

Love love love this song seeing him sing this on the Midnight Special was awesome ❤

I did, not gonna lie, but then the song truly hit me and brought tears to my eyes.

Lionel Richie is silky smooth.

I have always felt that this song was about saying goodbye to a loved one that either oassed away or was dying.

Not enough o’s in smoooooooth for this man’s voice.

Check out The Main Ingredient "Everybody Plays The Fool"

@pamelahunter987

25 күн бұрын

I think it was The Main Ingredient who did that song

@RobertoSantana61

25 күн бұрын

​@@pamelahunter987- Thanks, I edited it

@kennyhuskisson2684

25 күн бұрын

​@@pamelahunter987Correct, Cuba Gooding Jrs father was the lead singer in that band👍✌️

@ShadowHawk4219

25 күн бұрын

True. "Rolling Down a Mountainside" was another great one.

Commodores' bridges / instrumental breaks are absolutely bangin'. A huge part of the magic formula of so many of their songs.

Lionel Richie's voice is pure gold!!

OMG so so my era!! Lionel and the boys had me dancing in the 80s. Please more Shinedown thanks!!

@theodoreritola7641

25 күн бұрын

Me also released in 1978. 3 times a Lady

This song takes me back to a special young lady that I never had the courage to engage with. Call it puppy love but this song always brings me back home.

If you want to hear some funk from these dudes, Brickhouse will be the cut to listen to.

My late sister’s favorite song. She was, hands down, the finest lady ever and so kind to me. Miss you, Jules. ♥️♥️♥️

Amber looked like she was going to cry a few times -- then she broke out into a smile!! Yep, Lionel Ritchie will take you there!!!Y'all are tooooo cute together!! Much love 💕❤

One of my mom and my favourite songs of the late 70s.

I'm always reminded of the legendary performance on SNL by Eddie Murphy, in character as the Li'l Rascals 'Buh-tweet' (Buckwheat), on a fake record commercial, singing his rendition of this song: "Unce, tice, fee tines a mady!" 😎

Best . Love . Song . Ever .

Thank you for playing this It is the song we played at my mother's funeral ❤❤

One of the simplest songs ever with a presentation that surpasses most others. Ritchie is an icon!

I’m crying and don’t know why but this song moves me this way😢

You've cot to hear an early toon from them, it's called "Sweet Love" and it was one of their first ballads.

That was the ultimate wedding song even just as a the music

For someone who was not a slow song loving guy, Jay you were all up in that, lol!

Some other r&b groups to react to from around this era or earlier would be, The spinners - it’s a shame; Stylistics - people make the world go round, break up to make up, you are everything, i’m stone in love with you; Chi-lites - oh girl, (for god’s sake) give more power to the people; The undisputed truth - smiling faces sometimes; Friends of distinction - going in circles

@RobertoSantana61

25 күн бұрын

The Stylistics best song is "You Make Me Feel Brand New"

@db-gb5xi

25 күн бұрын

@@RobertoSantana61 Ah, yes, another good one. There are also some of these songs they may have reacted to but the videos aren't up anymore.

The commodores made us teenagers at that time much easier for us to get the girl. lol. The 80s were such fun being an older teenager we had the best time. Keep up the great job. Much love to you and yours. God bless you all.

This song is beautiful.💖

Blessed to have lived through all the great 70's music

I love Lionel Richie!! Glad he did American Idol because it introduced his music to new generations.

just to be close to you is my favorite commodores song.

This is a beautiful song and a favorite of mine. This is easy listening, feel good music that puts you in your feelings.

Appreciate another R&B song without having to wait a whole week. As you already know you can’t go wrong with the Commodores. On the Mount Rushmore of R&B Groups. Thanks that was a classic.

The ultimate slow-dance song!!

Great song!!! Another great commodores song was titled still!!!

A classic for us in the village disco in late 70's. Always a slow dance with a country girl to this classic...

After all these years, why does this song puts me in the mind of a couple that death has separated 😢

Love this group and lionel Ritchie

One of my favorite songs ever....

🇬🇧 Kenny Rogers's did a cover of this too. And its really hard to choose which version i like more. ❤🎼

Great Reaction Guy's To This Great Classic Song