Sad thing listening to this. We were truly spoiled back then. You had Stevie Wonder, Marvin, Lionel, Al Green, Bobby Womack that wrote their own lyrics and they also had outstanding talent playing music. Those days and that period is forever gone.

@johndaidone8031

2 жыл бұрын

I’m 63 great days

@lindahill5360

Жыл бұрын

I agree. Today's sounds don't agree with the soul. But songs like this one are making a major come back.

@Rick-if5zb

Жыл бұрын

As long as we remember these songs and people they're never really gone. Just pull up some KZread and reminisce.

@davidbaker8607

Жыл бұрын

Sail back Lionel. We miss you

@gretchenboyd69

Жыл бұрын

Quite a nasty song, but sounds so nice

White guy here. I'll never forget when this song came out. I was about 10 or 11, I'm 55 now. My step father found another woman, came home when Mom wasn't there, packed his things and on the way out the door, he handed me a 45 of The Commodore's " Sail On " and told me to " hand this to your mother as soon as she gets home and tell her to play it." His other girl was waitin outside in a , at that time a brand new 1980 Trans Am. I looked out the window as a little kid, and watched them ride away. When my Mom got home she played the record and even though the song sounded good it still brought her to tears. I cried with her. Mom's long gone on to be with Jesus now along with stepfather but I still listen to this song and think back from time to time. God bless all. 🙂

@georgannebeck1293

19 күн бұрын

That’s heartbreaking! You poor little guy and God bless your mother! That’s so sad!

@49punter

18 күн бұрын

My good God! So sorry that you endured that as a little kid! Hollywood couldn't ever write a scene in a movie as "real" as that! Thanks for sharing and God bless your Angel Momma in Heaven my friend!

@calvinbarnes841

17 күн бұрын

damn...

@jacktrades8551

16 күн бұрын

Sounds like the host on focus on the family. He was in (show us the father) documentary. Sad story.

@deetee4403

14 күн бұрын

That's a great story...he found love and happiness where he found it, we should all be lucky and hey, hey...that 1980 Trans Am though ❤

You can’t tell me that this isn’t a country song. Lionel the freshest Alabama man ever

No autotune....just sheer talent.

@marvinm.messier1120

7 ай бұрын

Agreed. And this stuff is 100% sublime.

@julie.1081

4 ай бұрын

We were blessed with so many brilliant musicians who really understood music & all that that implies.

@willritter4076

2 ай бұрын

I'd be honored if some late 70s/early 80s fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of SAIL ON by the Commodores, SEPTEMBER by Earth Wind & Fire, and THE PINA COLADA SONG by Rupert Holmes on my YT in tribute to the legends. Live acoustic with no autotune. Peace and keep on grooving in the '020s.

@willritter4076

2 ай бұрын

should put the link kzread.info/dash/bejne/hGxmk9mqXcfOm5s.html (SAIL ON acoustic cover)

@richardplume3212

26 күн бұрын

Spot on friend keep it real

You can hear this song over a million times and it sounds better and better every time you hear it.

@tracyplansky7803

7 ай бұрын

I 1 million times agree

@LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2

4 ай бұрын

Mother Father God is here in the physical body and playing this song❤🎉 phone our creators right now!!! Luna

@henriettalemon3065

4 ай бұрын

Especially when you listen with headphones on. I just finished listening to Aaron Neville’s “Don’t Take Away My Heaven” three times in a row. That guitar was on point! And these guys here all I can so is “My oh my!❤

@SG-oh2hr

4 ай бұрын

Smmfh very said so True 🎶 👍

@curtisyost5247

3 ай бұрын

Exactly

Why can’t we have more music like this today? It sounds like medicine for a hurting world.

@pthesmith

10 ай бұрын

technology (autotune, drum machines, etc. etc.)

@Vendicative

10 ай бұрын

Hopefully we can get this back someday

@jacquelinemitchell9480

10 ай бұрын

I wish we had music by true musicians like this today.

@NYC2020

10 ай бұрын

I feel transported to such a happy time. my mom would listen to this at night along with other amazing artists and since my parents were divorcing I knew the song was bringing her hope and relieving her sadness. it made me feel hopeful too. all music was great music back then bc we were so much happier. I wish our children could feel that way.

@ohiowalnut

10 ай бұрын

It is a great song, but making your woman hit the bricks ain't medicine for no body😊

I’m a 80 year old man from The Netherlands. This song is beautiful in 3 watts: The voice, the text and the arrangement. Great, great, great.

I am a 59 year old white man. I grew up on this music. You give me the Commodores and you can have the rest!!!

why cant music be like this today? just pure talent...

My wife and I got married in 1978. In the summer of 1979 we were renting a tiny place that was almost too small for the two of us. Our older son was a new born. We didn't own a TV, couldn't afford one, so in the evening we would listen to the radio. There was one particular DJ broadcasting from Rochester NY (near where we lived) that was our favorite and he would play this song most every evening that summer. That's how it seemed anyway. Hearing this song takes me back to those times immediately! Sometimes it seems so long ago, but when I hear this song I'm right there again! Update: First let me say that I am truly amazed by all the comments my story sparked. To those who have asked, yes we are still together. Our sons are both in their 40's now and have kids of their own. It's been a long trip from the days I described above, much has changed, and yet at the same time it feels like the time has gone way too fast! I guess it's all part of growing old...

@richydowner7183

2 жыл бұрын

What a lovely story and memory of being young and starting out, 👍

@sthembisomthembu395

2 жыл бұрын

I know the feeling

@davidabelsen9249

2 жыл бұрын

awesome life

@mcdonoghrahloh459

2 жыл бұрын

👍🏿

@blondstoner7272

2 жыл бұрын

❤️

Born in 65, The Commodores songs bring back a lot of sweet memories.

Such an iconic song. Music like this will never be repeated unfortunately. This will always be one of my favorites.

@pedromunozjimenez

7 ай бұрын

Pues como a mí me gusta 💞 poner de todo y si austedes no les gusta nomás medisen

@CVRenee

7 ай бұрын

Yes! One of my favorite songs. Phenomenal. ❤

@LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2

4 ай бұрын

Mother Father God is here in the physical body and playing this song❤🎉 phone our creators right now!!! Luna

Who's still listening to these classics in 2020?

@victorwaddell6530

3 жыл бұрын

Me .

@jafrasar1

3 жыл бұрын

It’s what’s pulling me through.. 🎤🎤💤💤🌟🌟🌟

@JerryLee..

3 жыл бұрын

@@jafrasar1 right!

@patriciabond5532

3 жыл бұрын

I’m listening to the classics in 2020

@geoff19

3 жыл бұрын

Me

Driving back from Florida to New Jersey with my beautiful wife and children. Bought the Commodres Greatest Hits at a stop along the way. Played it over and over. Living my best life.

@troytaylor4996

3 ай бұрын

I loved those times!!!!

@ABCMeEFG

2 ай бұрын

Congrats and Sail On, my friend!

This song is a masterpiece in my humble opinion 👏

@tazzhardwick1316

Жыл бұрын

You are correct

@gerireap6061

Жыл бұрын

Mine too

@darlenegallegos5653

Жыл бұрын

Agree 💯

@wesweldon8350

Жыл бұрын

Facts

@shannongold2663

Жыл бұрын

I agree. Classic 😅

Back in the good days when they dared to wait three minutes before playing the chorus!

I LOVED GROWING UP IN THE 70S & 80S!!! THE BEST MUSIC.. 💙

@sil3ntkn1ght27

Жыл бұрын

I grew up in the 90's and was able to catch this type of music thanks to my parents. Best ever.

@marygigantelli3233

Жыл бұрын

The best of everything

@MoosicandCritters

Жыл бұрын

Same here 🎶🎶

@marybennett338

Жыл бұрын

Heatwave The first time I saw

@Kitcat363

Жыл бұрын

Yeah!

I can’t decide if “ would you please just go away” or “ I’m giving you back your name” is the most subtly savage line in this masterpiece

@dennisjacques1817

Жыл бұрын

I would opine that the quiet viciousness implied by " ... I'm givin' ya back yer name..." is the winner of that comparison, lol!

@bettinalonergan2873

11 ай бұрын

I agree it's definitely the line I'm giving you back your name

@emilyn20061

11 ай бұрын

Yes 👏 I totally agree.. impactful lyrics

@dcantrell5584

11 ай бұрын

I'm a fan of would you please just go away!

@hadleydonohue9579

11 ай бұрын

I always thought giving you back your name was poignant, not savage

OH MY GOD.THIS WAS MY FAVORITE SONGS. SINCE I WAS A TEENAGER 15 YRS OLD. NOW THAT AM 67. I STILL LISTEN TO THIS TILL NOW.🎉

@user-zh4vs7gu6m

8 ай бұрын

Good from the island of Guam in the Pacific ocean. No I have not been to any concerts. I never leave off island to see ur concerts. I have my old tapes. And some records.

@LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2

4 ай бұрын

Mother Father God is here in the physical body and playing this song❤❤🎉 phone our creators right now!!! Luna

I rate Lionel Ritchie as the most talented and diverse musical genius, overlooked and under rated.

"I'm giving you back your name" The coldest break-up line ever!

@therecusantluddite1133

3 жыл бұрын

and i dont mind about the things you say Lord, i gave all my money and time. i know its a shame but im going to give you back your name... this is not about a breakup with a man or woman it is a religious reference.

@Kaliiiibby

3 жыл бұрын

Til this day still the best ever

@jennwetzel25

3 жыл бұрын

This fits my soon to be husband. He took his ex wife last name so they could carry on her family name with their son. We are getting married this year and he is going back to his birth name so I can take his! Things happen for reasons!

@phillosophy5103

3 жыл бұрын

@@jennwetzel25 congrats. Wish you the best.

@gordonbennett5638

2 жыл бұрын

@@therecusantluddite1133 Complete and utter tosh!

Hard to believe that the Commodores are not in The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame 😎

@fatvinnydabully386

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe because they refused to play the politics of the Rock and Roll hall of fame and having to pay for their own induction?

@royjohnson465

2 жыл бұрын

True that the Commodores are one of the best, absolutely love this 'Sail On' song above. 'But' the R&RHOShame "is" a joke! Also look at the total garbage music they inducted in last year: Nine Inch Nails 'and' Notorious B.I.G.

@markwhittaker6866

2 жыл бұрын

@@royjohnson465 😂😂😂😂😂

@runnn3107

2 жыл бұрын

They’ll be inducted eventually as they aren’t the only great group to be put off for a while. Too much of what occurs has to do with he category’s of music, i.e. Rock/Pop?? Total BS categories is has kept many great artist from getting in thus far… too much cross polonization of musical genre. Iron Maiden, Pat Benetar, Dionne Warwick, Chaka Kahn, Carol King, Tina Turner, Go-Go’s, Alice In Chains, Judas Priest, Ozzy Osbourne, Kool & the Gang, The Marvelettes, Three Dog Night and Motley Crew to name a few? Nine Inch Nails are talented, but Biggie Smalls was just THUG-LIFE trash, and nothing like Run-DMC, Whodini and the Fat Boys.

@royjohnson465

2 жыл бұрын

@@runnn3107 ~Thank you but only one comment, Nine Inch Nails are not talented, but rather low life total trash that is disturbing & distressing.

This song helped me get out of a bad relationship - I was tired of being used by a person with a drinking problem he wouldn't admit. Good times sometimes are just having peace in your house and in your heart.

@augsburg97

8 ай бұрын

Glad to hear you’re out of a bad situation. Now Sail On. Good times never felt so good

@LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2

4 ай бұрын

Mother Father God is here in the physical body and playing this song❤🎉 phone our creators right now!!! Luna

Great masterpiece of country and soul..Lionel is a musical genius!!

@ValiRossi

10 ай бұрын

Great guitar player!

@SKBottom

9 ай бұрын

My whole life, I've been saying this song has a country element to it. Everyone I've told thinks I'm nuts. Thank you for hearing it, too.

@ValiRossi

9 ай бұрын

@@SKBottom Lionel Richie loves country music. Google Lionel Richie and country music. He wrote the song Lady for Kenny Rodgers. Check out the song Stuck on You. Your ears are correct.

@CodeBleu724

5 ай бұрын

@@travishendrix7026 No he didn't. Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees wrote it.

@travishendrix7026

5 ай бұрын

@@CodeBleu724 Yep. I goofed that one.

Lionel Richie is truly one of our songwriting treasures.

@robertoc3467

Жыл бұрын

kenny rogers wrote alot of his music

@BlackDoveNYC

Жыл бұрын

@@robertoc3467 Which songs? I know Lionel Ritchie wrote stuff for Rogers, not familiar with the favor being returned.

@BlackDoveNYC

Жыл бұрын

Which songs? I know Lionel Richie wrote stuff for Rogers, not familiar with the favor being returned.

@ruzcelbeltran

Жыл бұрын

4th comment Lionel looks like tony tucker

@mrortegon1

Жыл бұрын

No, Lionel Ritchie wrote songs for Kenny Rogers.

this song is a forgotten masterpiece...one of the best ever written

@MetalDad62

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah & brings back memories of the 70s

@stephjozette4751

3 жыл бұрын

Ikr!!

@angeladobbs1991

3 жыл бұрын

Not forgotten friend...❤❤❤Still here.

@reginaknight2139

3 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more!

@glorioskey

3 жыл бұрын

Some guy from mideast was saying LR was just getting popular there.

I am still listening to this in 2023. This was and is my parting song for toxic friends and family. Gone boutcha business. 😊😊

We 70's babies were the best of the best. We brought in the 80's. I will never fall out of love with these 2 decades of amazing music and just a real zest for life.

@wimp1970

10 ай бұрын

Totally agree

@georgetodd7044

3 ай бұрын

We 50’s babies are right there with you.

@tiyaht2158

2 ай бұрын

And us 60s babies. Our decades were the best, including anything Motown from back then.

As much as I appreciated Lionel Ritchie's solo work I loved the magic he brought to the Commodores.

@conniemoore4801

2 жыл бұрын

Yet artist were in bands and the lead/main singer was nothing without any instruments, writers, & friends from college days @Tuskegee, a HBCU & they performed around the south/north for black colleges/HBCU until they were signed & went on 2 make hits for Motown!!

@bobdavis4848

Жыл бұрын

I fully agree about both; his last name is spelled Richie.

@TheRealAwesomePossum

11 ай бұрын

​@@bobdavis4848 Ok grammar police.. who gives a shit dumbass

@pambailey1284

14 күн бұрын

Yes, I agree. I like Lionel with the Commodores

i remember lionel use to visit my girlfriend.'s room mate each sunday afternoon. he was a student at tuskegee and sandy was at auburn. his neatness was impressive and his voice mesmerizing. not to speak of the effect of actually being friends with a black man. have to remember this is 1968 in the deep south and i never had a black friend in all my life - even in nam. it was an eye-opener.. and heart-opener. some weekends he'd bring some of his 'group' and they'd pull a private concert for all the neighbors. i learned more that year about human relationships than in the rest of my life. i learned not to see color. SAIL ON, LIONEL!!

@lynnecottam1043

4 жыл бұрын

🥰

@carlasullivan3637

3 жыл бұрын

That's beautiful ❤

@InuranusBrokoff

3 жыл бұрын

Wow... 🏆

@jaketrail6369

3 жыл бұрын

..what a beautiful experience that you shared ..yes we all need to see the true person..not the color

@skylark4901

3 жыл бұрын

Nice. We never stop learning.

Good times never felt so good. Thank you, Commodores, for all the classics

@KentDeLoach-oo2nm

6 ай бұрын

Actually lived in the commodores

@LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2

4 ай бұрын

Mother Father God is here in the physical body and playing this song❤🎉 phone our creators right now!!! Luna

@LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2

4 ай бұрын

Mother Father God is here in the physical body and playing this song❤🎉 phone our creators right now!!! Luna

We took music like this for granted back forty years ago

@carltonking3204

4 жыл бұрын

Ur right my brotha

@cheryladams7269

4 жыл бұрын

That's true but we didn't know people would be recording a bunch of cuss words to music and call it cool

@jimhinkson1820

4 жыл бұрын

Yes we did. Its masterful

@wms1650

4 жыл бұрын

@@cheryladams7269 You are so right Cheryl Adams. Music not long ago evoked emotions of love, longing and sometimes erotic times. Now it seems to be just....... noise pornography. I can't listen to the stuff that denigrates women. I am old so it doesn't matter.

@nikihughes9811

4 жыл бұрын

Music used to touch our soul, like you said, it evoked emotions. Now it just assaults our senses.

This song will always be a straight-up masterpiece: the PERFECT, peculiar hybrid of country and soul. Genius!

@effjay8010

3 жыл бұрын

Completely agree.

@georgfriedrichhandel4390

3 жыл бұрын

And for all of us who once endured a bad relationship, it is the perfect break-up song along with REO Speedwagon's Time for me to fly.

@ottosophia4095

3 жыл бұрын

Lionel Richie ❤️

@kathleenanderson2105

3 жыл бұрын

Wasn't it though?

@nakialowe933

3 жыл бұрын

YES

I want this song played at my funeral ❤

That's what they call music..pure talent !!!

I have NO clue why, but I'm 52 years old and this song just popped into my head this morning. Thank God for KZread.

@broke_dongle

3 жыл бұрын

Check out " Coach Greg Adams" on YT. Give him an Open listen , and this song will resonate.

@kimberlyhoward4940

3 жыл бұрын

Its a classic im just thankful its not forgotten

@lisamarquis6465

2 жыл бұрын

For me...it was today

@gregorylinn3061

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, Friend, thoughts happen just like You say, "Just popped ".

@kyle47922

2 жыл бұрын

I to miss the 80s great music.

"i know its a shame but I'm giving ya back your name"...brilliant line...

@markanthony9098

8 жыл бұрын

+Jac Kitt Wow, just got on to that.. Ouch! That must of hurt. Never took much notice of this song before but it's in my play list now..

@joanndurkee3440

7 жыл бұрын

Jac Kitt I love this song especially for that line!!! :-) :-)

@laraoneal7284

7 жыл бұрын

Jac Kitt Love that too. I've had to say SAIL ON too many times . It's called boundaries. Love the words to this .

@joanndurkee3440

7 жыл бұрын

Jac Kitt I had just left the love of my life due to years of physical abuse the night I heard that song. I remember exactly where I was and where I was going when I heard that line I'm givin you back your name. for some reason once I heard that it was like the pain I was in was totally lifted off of me. the rest of that night was one of the best nights of my life. I so get what you mean by your comment! :-)

@jillbursell9356

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah. Got my maiden name back after 42 years of being someone else. Love the lyric.

I remember sometime in the 1970s My parents, me and my 2 Sisters riding at night going on vacation back to Montana and this song came on the radio. I was laying in the front seat between my parents and my Dad was driving I was so amazingly happy. When I hear this song it takes me back to that moment in time when everything was just right. My Dad passed away in July of this year. I miss him so much. Thank you Dad for another beautiful memory.

@livingartdesigns06

Жыл бұрын

God bless him and you. He has sailed on to the beautiful expanse. I know he is still with you.

@LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2

4 ай бұрын

Mother Father God is here in the physical body and playing this song❤🎉 phone our creators right now!!! Luna

@timothyroskie5742

2 ай бұрын

Beautiful story and thank you for posting 😊

@ttny60

2 ай бұрын

I know the feeling, I just lost my dad.

i dont understand why some ppl think this is a sad song; he's talking about being dumped by someone whom he didn't really need to be with. this is actually a good thing.

Still jamming 2019!!!! Who else??

@anjaliramkeesoon6470

5 жыл бұрын

always !!! 2020, 2021,2022 EVERY YEARRR ahahhaha

@alanellis6688

5 жыл бұрын

Me and 25 Million others

@vonbee22

5 жыл бұрын

Yep, over here !!

@johndoe6047

5 жыл бұрын

Im growing my Lionel fro back out

@loveit7484

5 жыл бұрын

Add me!

My favorite line. “Won’t you please just go away”

@ConnieGMK

4 жыл бұрын

Yea but that is out of context. "Yanno It aint so hard to say, won't you please just go away"

@shawanascott5566

3 жыл бұрын

Best music of all time..ill never stop being an old-school head..outs the best...love it.

@monicareyes425

3 жыл бұрын

😅😅👋🙋‍♀️

@Winterwren2024

3 жыл бұрын

@@ConnieGMK yea but .. He gave all his money and his tiihime. He's even given her back her name. 😢

@daniellucas6573

3 жыл бұрын

@@Winterwren2024 I would have just told her to keep it! I got my sanity!

Always love this song it never gets old classic ❤

@SG-em9ht

4 ай бұрын

Smmfh very well said so True.!👍🎶🥰

Nothing compares to the classics

My dad passed away a couple of months ago and he loved this song. Just stopping by for memories...

@Robylazarus

5 жыл бұрын

May he Rest in Peace. Warm regards.

@thechallange7227

5 жыл бұрын

@@Robylazarus thank you!

@dragster428

5 жыл бұрын

@@thechallange7227 amen to him, may he rest in peace.

@memeishere1

5 жыл бұрын

best regards, wonderfull song to remember by

@yvonnemendez3075

5 жыл бұрын

Stay strong one day you will be with your dad and I will be too. Luv to you and your family

January 2021 and I'm still jamming to this classic!

@lynnmcclure1103

3 жыл бұрын

Same!

@brandiee.9158

3 жыл бұрын

February 2021 still jamming this beautiful song. ❤️

@lleris74

3 жыл бұрын

Timeless genius. Life must continue on.

@Truth-love-happiness

3 жыл бұрын

@@lleris74 agree!!!! Stay safe!🇨🇦

@RamblinJer

3 жыл бұрын

Same here, amazing song!

I'm 47 years old. Listening to this song in November 2023. The bridge of this song gives me goosebumps every time.

@coralfuller1750

4 ай бұрын

The way the song builds is phenominal

@LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2

4 ай бұрын

Mother Father God is here in the physical body and playing this song❤🎉 phone our creators right now!!! Luna

@katraabdulla2235

2 ай бұрын

I can’t stop listening to this song ❤

Que buena música la del pasado, no me despego nunca de ella

I miss the days of the 70’s and 80’s. Life was so simple. Here I am pushing 50. Respect to all us 80’s kids, we turned out pretty damn good! With this hectic, evil world and the internet we’re watching this on the “good old days” are gone and gone for good! I can’t help but wonder what kids of this generation will be saying about “TODAY” 40 years from now? I am fairly certain of one thing, there will never be another music era (70’s/80’s) that will span countless generations like the bands “we” grew up with! These songs take me back to so many country roads, road trips, innocent love , first kisses and just wide eyed and fancy free in the world around me!

@0505kdog

4 жыл бұрын

Agree 👌👌👌

@timothydoten6065

4 жыл бұрын

I hear ya...its tuff out there!

@terriemathis8391

4 жыл бұрын

We had it the best, loved those days ❤️ I'm pushing 50 too..I agree we turned out great!

@willritter4076

4 жыл бұрын

I'd be honored if some late 70s/early 80s fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of WHAT A FOOL BELIEVES by Michael McDonald, SEPTEMBER by Earth Wind & Fire, and JUST ONCE by Quincy Jones on my YT channel in tribute to the masters of melodic groove. Live acoustic with no digital editing. Thanks and peace.

@helenrigmaiden6375

4 жыл бұрын

I'm some body's mama from the 70s. Played this music for my baby. She's 51 now.

The Commodores have so many great songs. This is such a nice song.

THIS IS FEEL GOOD MUSIC AT IT'S FINEST!!✌🏽

This song has really helped me deal with a recent breakup. This song brings me peace with myself. Closure without getting it from the other party. Life goes on up. Don’t give up on you and lose you. SAIL ON. 🍯 Good times never felt so good 🎉🎉🎉

@Tony-sj6on

Жыл бұрын

This song has nothing to do with you. This song is to strengthen black men from you evil airheads!

@JohnDoe-rk9bx

Жыл бұрын

Your post inspired me. Thank you.

@mike.j3913

11 ай бұрын

Give out don't give up , it definitely gets better !

@ang8574

11 ай бұрын

Sending love ❤

@marilynryan7822

11 ай бұрын

@Gabriel Wilson- this song helped me through a divorce 😌

This might be one of the greatest songs ever recorded.

@aconater

5 жыл бұрын

Written by one of the greatest song writers ever

@aconater

5 жыл бұрын

@andre jamison yes!!

@stevefedoris5040

5 жыл бұрын

Love this song. Steve Fedoris

@paul24w

5 жыл бұрын

Yes sir

@TheRealAwesomePossum

5 жыл бұрын

Flashlight-Parliament

Lionel Ritchie is a national treasure. I’m so happy he’s still in the mix.

@bobdavis4848

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I agree. His last name is spelled Richie.

@ericjanuhowski5892

Жыл бұрын

You got it!

@caronmacisaac4321

Жыл бұрын

The most inteĺligent thing I read today..xo I know he is f'n great. Still is...

@empowerimpact6324

Жыл бұрын

Looking even better now than he did back then ..... amazing

@Derekcantona32

Жыл бұрын

Lionel is a whit man and his real name Billy Bob Robertson

A timeless composition of Country and Soul. Pure…music…genius…

Lionel is soooo underrated

Lionel is such an underated singer. The airwaves were filled with his voice when I was growing up.

@cindyherrera5410

2 жыл бұрын

He’s definitely one of the best singer/songwriters that’s ever walked this Earth! I remember having the Commodores album when I was very young, I want to say 8 or 9, but yes - in the 80’s, Lionel’s songs played all day & all night long (sorry, I couldn’t resist 🤷🏻‍♀️😂)

@alfreddreamerphotocomics4880

2 жыл бұрын

…and writers

@TBishopDean

2 жыл бұрын

Multiple Grammys say otherwise.

@vincentberte7675

2 жыл бұрын

He's also a tremendous song writer, nice call and nice share, thanks for that...

@blairwarner3783

2 жыл бұрын

I don't think he's underrated from the 70s his name was ringing up to 90s a true legend

This song does everything. What a masterpiece. Nobody does this kind of stuff anymore

@FlabbaGab12

4 жыл бұрын

I think Bruno Mars is the one to do it!!,

@stayfrosty8411

4 жыл бұрын

Let me do this.

@mordenamora4104

4 жыл бұрын

i agree

@richardbanksinphoenix

3 жыл бұрын

That’s the damn truth

@WarpedRecord

3 жыл бұрын

It is an amazing song that completely transforms itself at the end. It has every possible type of music in it - R&B, pop, rock, classical, even country. Mind-blowingly good.

Love this omg am 35 and this gives me tears peace sadness at once beautiful peace 2024

No matter how many times I listen to this song I never get tired of it.

@mws755

10 жыл бұрын

I agree...greatest song of all time

@aychmorgan21

10 жыл бұрын

absolutely!

@hanswhittenburg6013

8 жыл бұрын

I listen to this 3 times a week plus

These black men sang a country song and made it a hit... music back than was so universal and revealing

@peterrradizeski2176

3 жыл бұрын

It was good period

@elliottarnold9542

3 жыл бұрын

lol yup

@D.Z.A.-kp8lf

3 жыл бұрын

The Commodores are from the south as well...

@rhondaboncutter5812

3 жыл бұрын

@@D.Z.A.-kp8lf I don't see color! I have a blended family! I love them all!

@D.Z.A.-kp8lf

3 жыл бұрын

@@rhondaboncutter5812 why you yelling?

The 70's equivalent of "Bye Felicia" lol. Definitely a musical masterpiece.

I'm 26 and I can say this song is an eternal banger

@robynvanhorn5602

8 ай бұрын

Watch the movie White Nights. Gregory Hines and Baryshnikov

Its a Country Song 3/4 of the way through...Then it turns into this R&B joint at the breakdown!!!!...THEY DON'T MAKE MUSIC LIKE THAT NO MORE!!!!

@joblow557

3 жыл бұрын

That's what u thought sounds bit country

@stephanieharris317

3 жыл бұрын

“It was plain to see thata small town boy like me justa wasn’t yo cup’ of tea, Ah, I was wishful thanking” 😁I sing that part in my country voice.....really the whole song I sing in country because I think that’s just how Lionel Richie voice sounded on this song to me...👍🏽😄

@catherha1

3 жыл бұрын

Just fabulous...

@karennelson1311

3 жыл бұрын

So funny and so true!

@nontsikelelontlangu2985

3 жыл бұрын

True best music ever

JUST 2 COOL CATS DOIN THEIR THING..I AM 49 YEARS OLD NOW AND HAVE MORE RESPECT NOW THAN I EVER HAVE FOR LIONEL RICHIE'S SONGS..MAN CAN HE SING..I LISTEN MORE NOW TO HIS SONGS(ALOT)THAN I EVER DID WHEN I WAS YOUNG.SUCH A BEAUTIFUL VOICE AND SUCH TALENT..I LOVE HIM.

High quality artistry right here. I miss those days.

@lucythefluffycat

8 ай бұрын

@@lionelrichie.- Never been to a concert of yours - but I will keep on the lookout in my area. Always loved your stuff. Stay well!

This song kept my heart, my mind, and spirit young, even took me back to play an instrument❣ Thank you "Lionel Ritchie, I'm Zoomin to Sail On"

God! where did music like this go?

@ellencarey2495

5 жыл бұрын

Where ever it went I hope it never comes back.

@TheTrailerMasher

5 жыл бұрын

Didn't go anywhere, you just aren't looking

@roderickmcintosh5272

5 жыл бұрын

@@ellencarey2495 your fucked if u don't like it

@roderickmcintosh5272

5 жыл бұрын

U know something I wish I could bring it back

@lindawinchcole9144

5 жыл бұрын

Music from the Gods Jose, to soothe the soul 😍😍

I'm crying thinking of when life was good as a kid

@justinmoody9627

5 жыл бұрын

Amen!

@bonnieabbzug

4 жыл бұрын

Right there with ya, Sabrina marie, and we didn't even know what good times they really were.

@carltonking3204

4 жыл бұрын

U r so right

@karlhaunold9478

4 жыл бұрын

Leben immer noch schön 😘

@TyDomi

4 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah! I love watching Crooklyn! Grandbaby got me a 15 minute version of that song at the end with the soultrain dancers!!!!!!!

Beautiful and hypnotic and yet strangely also emotionally wounding, instantly reawakening painful memories for anyone anywhere who listens and really feels it, like this dazzling haunting musical masterpiece is easily and definitely one of the 10 best soft rock songs from the entire decade of the awesome 70s.

@lindagalloway2747

8 ай бұрын

Beautifully written, sir..😊

@rogerblackstone

5 ай бұрын

❤

@michaelbruns449

5 ай бұрын

​@@lindagalloway2747 Thanx

@michaelbruns449

5 ай бұрын

​@@user-jd8cp7fq8x thank u.

@phyllispender783

5 ай бұрын

Beautiful

Commadores at there best. Great memories.

When men could sing a slow song and be confident and comfortable!

ONE of the best songs ever, a masterpiece

This song is pure pleasure. It slowly builds and drifts for the first three minutes and then at 2:59 it just explodes into something absolutely fantastic with: "Sail on Honey"...congas, drums, grand piano, trumpets, syrupy strings create this wonderful explosion and does something special to my brain. The worst part is that DJs always used to talk over the last part...

@rogerwayne3115

Жыл бұрын

Ditto!!!

@cmkrowel

Жыл бұрын

Ditto also my favorite part

@cmkrowel

Жыл бұрын

That part gives me chills

@TDCole

Жыл бұрын

Thank God for the show Snowfall. Had it not been for that excellent show, I never would've discovered this gem!

@LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2

4 ай бұрын

Mother Father God is here in the physical body and playing this song❤🎉 phone our creators right now!!! Luna

A true band. Each player has their own room to play. Takes me back to the old days

At this writing, 637 people have no soul whatsoever. How can you hate this??

@sleepyfacedangel

8 жыл бұрын

747 @ this date in time 1/24/16.. :D

@sleepyfacedangel

8 жыл бұрын

+Locktwiste72 Maybe it's the hair, plunging neckline and dancing? Grasping for straws here.. :D

@jeffreyhoward6319

8 жыл бұрын

+Locktwiste72 beats me

@carlosm527

8 жыл бұрын

+Locktwiste72 they fools

@MsMimilala

8 жыл бұрын

+Locktwiste72 ... maybe they never got over Lionel leaving the band...:D

Remember waking up to this. When I was a kid. Getting ready to get bussed to school in Compton from Encino 1977. Boy, what a time that was.

Without music like this song many of us wouldn’t have survived spiritually.

@DanielRamos-wx4vw

Жыл бұрын

I miss them so much and the good times we had. Raised in Newark> 70s were the best of times.

@far1val2

Жыл бұрын

Reach - this song saved me. I married a beautiful skinny woman and she blew up like a whale after 5 years. I let her off the boat last week. I’m now looking for a good time!!

@LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2

4 ай бұрын

Mother Father God is here in the physical body and playing this song❤❤🎉 phone our creators right now!!! Luna

@Auntkekebaby

3 ай бұрын

Right!!!!!!!! 💯

Great tune.

Transports me back to an awesome decade.❤❤❤ I adore Lionel. “Will you please just go away.”😂

The 7K dislikes are the people who hate life. Please, just go away.

@raymaiden958

3 жыл бұрын

Please listen to this song again and again until your heart softens.

@karennelson1311

3 жыл бұрын

LMAO!

@heathermarie3834

3 жыл бұрын

@@karennelson1311 😊

@heathermarie3834

3 жыл бұрын

@@karennelson1311 😊

@steveg6199

3 жыл бұрын

@@heathermarie3834 :-)

This is definitely the smoothest break-up song out there.

I never realized growing up how much this sounds like a country song… it wasn’t until recently when I saw it being performed by country western artists, and I saw Lionel performing it with country and western stars that I actually really listened to the way it sounds… some of the recent controversy about what is considered country and western made me think about why everything has to be categorized? That said, this is one of my favorites, and it always will be

What a great time we had back then...Beautiful song, great lyrics, melody,etc.... Thanks for posting this

People, especially new school, really don't realize the healing message that was in old school music, especially this song... There were songs for every situation in your life, and this song, helped you regroup, and continue as usual, in obtaining those "Good Times" in life, that everyone should be looking for, because time is limited, and one must acquire life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, during their journey... So Imma just continue to "Sail On", if this is not the one....

@TheBertieW

9 жыл бұрын

Wonderfull said my friend.......

@ladymakini

9 жыл бұрын

brother u are so-o on target, yes!! in our generation music was telepathic, whatever u needed to say, feel or do, there was a piece that would explain for u!! the love , the love-making, so good,!! no weakness, no shame, cause everybody knew if someone had a LOVE-JONES,or even further back the fearsome" NOSE-JOB",All logic ceased, and u hung until u set sail!!,cause from this feeling even Big-Mama couldn't save u !!!!!

@dennisjacques1817

9 жыл бұрын

***** I dunno.... I thought that for a long time, but that's because the 'music' today doesn't speak TO ME... but maybe it DOES to young people... though that is hard to credit... ha ha ha!

@LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2

4 ай бұрын

Mother Father God is here in the physical body and playing this song❤❤🎉 phone our creators right now!!! Luna

A small town boy like me just wasn’t your cup of tea. (Priceless)

@nevergiveup8515

4 жыл бұрын

Meaning

@flawlessvictory794

4 жыл бұрын

Wishfull thankin.....

@richlovejoy1560

4 жыл бұрын

She was more interested in the back bulge than him.

@nerudaearth8815

4 жыл бұрын

Hits me everytime

@bluejeans1773

4 жыл бұрын

LOVE THAT PART ❤😎👍

This song is a Masterpiecee of the Heart and Soul

I’ve lost and found so many times in my life I just look down the road and see what is coming next

Why can’t music sound like this again!

Aww bless a small town boy like me wasn't your cuppa tea ....that sentence literally broke my heart .😋

I love the Commodores!....one of my favorite songs!

Surely this song is written with deep emotions. Emotions that only arise when someone is head over heals. What a feeling it is and what a sensational song this is.

The music and the sound of this song ( not necessarily the words.. but those as well) can not possibly be better to sum up the world in the 1970s. Yet, it's just as soothing and adored still in 2024. Only Lionel can be this timeless and iconic.

This song was very popular when I gave birth to my first child in September 1979. I placed him for adoption on October 19th, 1979. This sad melody reminded me of how heartbroken I felt at such a deep and painful loss. And sadly how I felt about myself as his failed mother. Believe me when I say I never celebrated my 'freedom'. I was a hot, drunken mess. I thought about and ached for my son for decades. Now I'm happy to say that my son Tim turned 42 last September and last I heard, he is very happy and loves his REAL (adoptive) mom and dad VERY much.

@annagates8461

2 жыл бұрын

God Bless. My Son Mark passed April 2021. I was a single mom. God Bless You.

@beancounter7197

2 жыл бұрын

@@annagates8461 God bless you!! A mother's love is fierce and forever. Your son Mark will always be with you...it's not the same, just a different kind of presence until you're together again. ✨️ What joy you must have experienced watching him grow. 💖

@annagates8461

2 жыл бұрын

@@beancounter7197 Thank You.God Bless.

@Treebard

2 жыл бұрын

@@beancounter7197 First, let me say that you ARE just as much Tim's "real mom" as his adoptive mom. By doing the unselfish thing, and giving him up for adoption because you weren't able to properly care for him at the time, you earned that right. I'm glad you're in touch with him now and can let him know how much you care and have always cared for him. Also it's very caring of you because you can share your biological and genetic characteristics, which may become very important for him and his children, especially as they get older. Please don't blame yourself for what you did - you did what was best for both you and your baby at the time. Blessings to both you and Tim. Try to be happy in the present for any time you get to spend with Tim and his family. Treasure these precious times.💝🌹💓

@sandyme1973

2 жыл бұрын

I was 17 when I had my oldest son. I kept him and I don’t regret it but I have often questioned if I should have to give him everything I couldn’t. You are an amazing mother to have given your son everything he deserves and what was best. I respect the heck out of you. I hope your heart doesn’t hurt anymore and many hugs to you.

It's a song about breaking free from a stressful situation...i love it

@noediaz9636

3 жыл бұрын

40 years and she gave up on marriage😎

@cherylthompson2731

3 жыл бұрын

A stressful relationship 😁

@cherylthompson2731

3 жыл бұрын

@@noediaz9636 sorry

@sleeplessinbklyn1

3 жыл бұрын

@@noediaz9636 sorry about your situation. Stay strong 💪lord will provide you with the right one.

@Princess-rd7mo

2 жыл бұрын

O this puts me in my feelings

I'm 53 almost 54. I couldn't wait to be a teenager. I thought the music was always going be this great!

The time may be gone but their music last forever

January 2020 and this song is still great!

@lbinstpaul

4 жыл бұрын

I'm here too!

@RobertWilson-sx5zb

4 жыл бұрын

Me too...

@claudettestewart3711

4 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@purplegurl79

4 жыл бұрын

Played this for my 41st birthday and my father's birthday coming up. He would have been 61 this year but he passed away 2003.

@zukosmom3780

4 жыл бұрын

lamont tucker classic music for all time

Lionel Richie is amazing. He can sing Soul, R&B, country and anything else you want him to sing.

@thepromiseman7745

4 жыл бұрын

And gospel too

@johnherne8489

4 жыл бұрын

He really is amazing. One of the all time greats. I miss the Commodores.

@ninahiggs2603

4 жыл бұрын

@@johnherne8489 Me too.😎

@carltonking3204

4 жыл бұрын

I agree

@lethiapage4767

4 жыл бұрын

He is awesome but remember this was commodores. They all had a hand in this song...the instrumentation and harmonies are not possible without the whole lineup. Great song, great band, and yes Lionel too.

I 'm listening now for the first time....today is 04-11-2023...it's a wonderful song I close my eyes and i fly in a different world....I would like to live in a better world without wars and hatred...where we can all be united in a single and endless embrace...I wish everyone a good life and happiness too.Bye-Bye from Italy

I was so heartbroken...this song helped me soooo much