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Artist: The Commodores
Nightshift
Commodores
Music & Lyrics : F. Golde - W. Orange - D. Lambert
Marvin, he was a friend of mine
And he could sing a song
His heart in every line
Marvin sang of the joy and pain
He opened up our minds
And I still can hear him say
Aw talk to me so you can see
What's going on
Say you will sing your songs
Forevermore (evermore)
Gonna be some sweet sounds
Coming down on the nightshift
I bet you're singing proud
Oh I bet you'll pull a crowd
Gonna be a long night
It's gonna be all right
On the nightshift
Oh you found another home
I know you're not alone
On the nightshift
Jackie (Jackie), hey what'you doing now
It seems like yesterday
When we were working out
Jackie (Jackie, oh) you set
The world on fire
You came and gifted us
Your love it lifted us
Higher and higher
Keep it up and
We'll be there
At your side
Oh say you will sing
Your songs forevermore (evermore)
Gonna be some sweet sounds
Coming down on the nightshift
I bet you're singing proud
Oh I bet you'll pull a crowd
Gonna be a long night
It's gonna be all right
On the nightshift
Oh you found another home
I know you're not alone
On the nightshift
Gonna miss your sweet voice
That soulful voice
On the nightshift
We all remember you
Ooh the songs are coming through
At the end of a long day
It's gonna be okay
On the nightshift
You found another home
I know you're not alone
On the nightshift
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Comments/Interpretations
love this song keep singing it love itxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
NightShift by the Commodores is one of the songs i loved best in my life. It gives me a feeling of eternity and it touches me down to my bone marrow.
this is their best song it makes me feel good
thank you guys
i think this is the best song i ever heard
I think the comment on how this piece touches down to the marrow says it all.
Thinking of Snaatjuh... ;-)
...a moving masterpiece!!!
One of the best songs I've ever heard. Beautiful job done by the Commodore's.
beautiful.. just beautiful
wicked song
amazing it gives me shiver
the best song I've ever heard!i love it!!!!!
Deep, thoughtful, beautiful.. can´t stop my tears and smile when i hear this song ;)
i dont really like it. why am i looking at the lyrics? strange...
get a life losers
/makes me cry thinking about all my friends that are gone
Jeffery - Ross; If you don't like it that's your perrogative - but, then, why are you here? Don't come around to bring the rest of us down, whom happen to love this song.
am lost for words- what a tribute
love this song it just brings me to tears.... and thats when you know its a wonderful song.
I love this song!
Im working my first night shift tonight, will sing this song so wont get too bored! hehe!
I really love this song!!
Who is Jackie?
Is Marvin Gay the other guy mentioned in the song?
Marvin Gaye and Jackie Wilson
One of the best songs I've ever Heard
I just love it
Absolute classic!
this songs keeps the vibes of marvin gaye so alive!
this song is a magil tribute to Marvin Gay
My mom passed away in Oct. 2008 and everytime I hear this song, and even before it made me cry. I love this song so much. Marvin, I know u still singing proud! Miss you and mommie!! RIP!
Loving U always!
Love it, love it!!!
play this when i go
I hear its dedicated to marvin
One of the best songs ever written and sung...love it!!!
Timeless classic
My parents didn't name me after Marvin Gaye but after this song remembering him.
It's expressions really touch me...
Who is Jackie???
Jackie Wilson, dammit!
This song is for both he and Marvin Gaye.
feelgood music just listen and forget your worries
the best song in music world, fantastic
i love this song whn you remembering some one who very well known and very popular i also like to hear Michael jackson tribute song better on the other side
I love this song so much - it makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand up everytime I hear it!
I love this song, she's beautiful!
This song is OK. It was better before I knew all the words. Kinda let down now.
class , pure class
A classic, the best I have ever heard.
It's second best song i've heard.For me the best is sexual healing.
Oh! Marvin...Jackie where'you now....singing proud on the Nightshift.....it's comin'comin' down...forevermore...love this song.....
makes me cry each time... play this when i go
not a fan-but pretty cool...
Tributes are normally kinda sad... But this song is beautiful.
this song f-cking rocks
nice !!
j ai trop aimé cette chanson it 's verry nice song
A friend of mine-isaac,comes to my house 24/7 just because of nightshift.A captivating song.
é certamente uma das melhores musicas tenho ouvido em toda a minha vida............nota mil milhoes........
This song reminds me of all the heroes that died in Somalia... Miss u hommies....Hussein Aideed is the man....keep it up
THANK U GOD FOR THIS SONG MAYBE ONE DAY SOMEBODY WILL HAVE MY NAME IN A SONG LIKE THIS "JAMES" HOW YOU DOING NOW....IT SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY WHEN WE WERE WORKING OUT.....JAMES.... OH.. HE WAS A FRIEND OF MINES... HE HAD THE MOST BEAUTIFUL EYES....AND HE LIFTED US.... HIS HEART IN EVERY LINE...
Shivers from waist to head. love this song
This song is timeless. it is beautiful. im sorry to every1 who has lost sum1 close..love u all.
this song is my life
this is the ultimate song
This song gets stuck in my head. Last night a buddy of mine and I came home from the bar and sat and his car and talked for literally an hour and we just played this song in the background on repeat. Such a great song. Every time I hear a song and can not tell what it is, just hear faint music, ya know? This song always pops into my head. Always disappointed because it never turns out to be this song! Love it.
the commodores are the best. i love the commodores.
Amazin song,rily luv t n' cnt stop listn 2 it...m in luv wit it,wsh i cn marry t deep dwn ma soul!
This song brngs back g0od and bad mem0ries it reminds me of michael jackson since he passed away sadly but i hav to say its dope,awesome,crazy!!
I adore this song!it makes me cry as it reminds me of my beloved father who use to love ths song also,may his soul rest in peace,we miss you aloyce magaka,
This song reminds me of my father RIP dad love you xoxo
Its reminds me my both parents i miss dem so much may their soul rest in peace..god i lv this song so much.,
This is classic classic.
Timeless hit!
best best best masterpiece.
wonderfully amazing... Evokes tears of sweet overwhelming emotions... I JUST LOVE IT...
excellent song. I love it.
this is my favorite
one of my fav. songs...great song
i love this song
I had to be about 10 when this came out, making me about 9 when both artists passed on...just barely enough to remember the events. My parents are avid listeners of both Jackie's and Marvin's music and passed it along to my brother and I. This song is a fitting tribute to two old souls who have left us with their beautiful music. Thank you Marvin & Jackie. And thank you Commodores.
Every time I hear this song it makes me sad, but I never think of the same thing. The lyrics to this song are meant to make you happy but it does the opposite, which is somewhat ironic. This is the song I want to be played at my funeral.
We are currently using this song in dance class for a warm up and I must say it is soo great to hear and move to something so inspirational and moving
can anyone tell me who Jackie is? I know Marvin Gaye, but Jackie? who is that? Excuse my ignorance lol!
One of the most memorable masterpieces ever! Although this was dedicated to Jackie Wilson and Marvin Gaye, so many of us find the lyrics so very touching and emotion-filled whenever we think of those who we care about, and who may or may not be amongst us... Life is a struggle - that of one fighting to find its path throughout life, while in fact it's always been about one thing: love and inner peace...
i love the song. i must alway listen to it daily to be comfortable, even now.
wonderfully sang song dat uplifts my spirit and send s glitters allover me....oh! how i love this song so
It was a perfect moment of total harmony between men and God, when this song was born...Sad,hopeful, joyful, soft, strong...perfect vibration. Thank you God and thank you Commodores!!!!
In my lyf i hv neva loved a song lyk i do 4ths. Its the best...thank u commodores
Ths song soothes my soul,i just luv it_one of the world's best songs.
Marvin...Jackie...gonna be some sweet sounds on the night shift. This song is the best they eva did.
dis song z a legendary 1, t jst cnt xpire..ppo cud sing bg tym dem deiz...ma bst song a don tinkbny1 cn eva create a gr8a song much less 1 lyk t....bstest o' da bstest..cnt seem 2 stop praisn t.....
amazing & timeless song! refreshing!! 4 Somalia!!
everytime I hear this song, I can just imagine Marvin and Jackie still shinin' upstairs. miss u guys. c u someday!
This song serves as a bridge that revives a soul, after having listerned to this song i feel soul connection
This is definitely the best Commodores song, and my favorite song of the 8o's. It is also great for karaoke.
Karwiyo kanozipa! This is a beutful piece Lionel, it touches the heart..while it oozes throughout my soul.
Good sound never fade indeed!!!
Love it, Love it , Love it !!
so dang soulful for to great soul singers, The music is bad tooo!!!!
reminds me of my dad. kept replacing "daddy" with "Jackie" while i was singing this song. Tears rolling down my eyes. I miss my dad sorely. he's found a better home but i still havent let go
when this song came out I was still in high school, its good tune, course everytime I hear it, takes me back, the nite shift is a good tune to crank-up, and let it verberate through out the house,
Good vibes n good food for the soul.
nyimbo hunimalyza drives me crazy when i listen to it
im addicted to this song. It seems there is a spiritual bond between me and these song. I rem all my lost frnd whenever i here this song.
I just barried my farther to this song! He loved it! He too died suddenly just like Jakie and Marvin did in 1984!
Its one song i would like played when i go down under
a good song by all standards.
There are a lot of sweet, soul touching, emotional raising, heart soothing songs but this one is just the latest... Gonna be some sweet sound
i would like to say the same lyrics about late great singer MR MARVIN GAY.Ipay this tribute to him anyway and i will adress my thinks to the COMMODORS BAND for this great song.
A sad, soulful farewell to two Motown legends. Love it.
Where the hell are the next 'Commodores'? Gosh! Music sucks these days.
Dear Lord, pls can we have live performances in heaven of 'nightshift', 'sexual healing', 'billie jean'..etc? Its important! Thank you, amen!
Great song, great lyrics, a classic any time any day. Makes me nostalgic
One of the best songs i've ever heard. So touching and I just cant stop listening to it. God bless The Commodores..... this is wonderful
I jst lost my bro so suddenly, coincidentaly he's jackie.weneva i listn to the song,his memories unfolds.weldone commodores
Classic, thats all i can say!
i luv this song cuz remaind alot..
Just heard this song for the first time in my life. Tears in my eyes........ My heart heavy. Just don't know the best when compared to 'I wonder where you're tonight' by Dolly Parton.
Soul healer song. Am singing and playing it in my band.love its chords and synth mellow keyboards voicing not to mention its groove on bass.I love it
touching
It's pure B.S.
Cuuuul men
Job well done to the commodores.
Hell yeah
i lost my grnd father 2001.he died in ma hands telin me to let hm rest! Each tym i listern to ths piece of soul food i feel relievd...it servs so many purposes i mite hv to say.thnks to Marvin and Jackie
I wonder who was this song contributed to? Who ever it was this song bought them an admission ticket into heaven.
Life is enternal if you do good. Miss you my bother: Moses Mabasa...
Best song,food of the soul..i so love the classic hit,in loving memory of aunt paulina,R.I.P!
This's the best of Commodores hits for it's a soul food of it's kind. I really love the song!Hello Tanzania!
I am listening 2 t nw ! . . . . . . .S.A.(south africa)
D song remind me when i m in secondry school.i also remember d song lay back. By commodores.
Nightshift it is the best song in the world,you knw i lyk it.i cnt slp without plyn it.it is my wake up tone'nightshift',and wen i forget to set wake up call i over slept coz i cnt woke up without the nightshift...marvin Gaye he was a music master he deserve such a tribute,
So sweet! Jux cant get enough of this!!!
Alwez hav tears in ma eyes wen listenin to dis song, lost ma sis n ha name waz jaq
marvin gaye rare version of yesterday from beatles
there is somthing fascinating about this song. Its sweet and poignant at the same time. It gives you a glimpse of the ephemeral nature of man and yet his ability to live on forever. When ever i hear this song I remember my best friend and mentor, Chibuike, who was involed in fatal automobile accident . Jackie and Marvin lives on, and so does chibuike.
This song will be our first dance at our wedding in 2 weeks, I just hope I won't be bawling like a wee baba
we real appriciate da song,we alwyz sang togher every time we met,
This music means so much to me,it makes me think that i should live as if i were to die tommorow and i should learn as if i were to live forever.Thanx Commodores
Night shift remind me many things while in secondry school.good job commodores.
This is my best song ever,but i only hear it on splash fm by 10pm everynight
I like The Commodores,special this song:Nightshitf,I lost my Mum in 2008,when this song playng I recal somethings on it.I love it.
Amazinly iv bin lukn 4 dz song 4rm eva sinc nd whn iv finaly found t,t brngz nthn bt tearz..tz nyc,sweet nd way touchy...!eish ja lyf neh..!
Grand MERCI au groupe Commodores pour ce chef d'oeuvre.
first heard this song in a club in cape town,south africa in 1985.i was 25yrs old.what a gem,what a tune-they don't or can't make them like they used to!!
i ve always been a lover of marvin..men..dat guy can sing..nightshift is one of a kind..i mean anytym u hear dis song,it still remain a hit in ur hrt..gud wrk comodos
plez i need dis music on ma phone,wr can i download it is very urgent plez
Dad, without you, its gonna be a long night....... I miss you so much..... RIP
Wana dedic,8 dis song 2 my gf (michanda)'s mum who passed on 2 a beta place, although i wsnt opportund 2 knw her pretty much, she'l always b in my memory. Adieu mum
I love this song alot,it puts me to its own world,imagenery world.
A song dat touches d Heart,piercing into d Flesh 2 d Bone,down 2 its Marrow,..definitly is d "Night Shift".Luv it
This is a great song, I heard it this morning on my way to work 5:45 am and turn it up,
Love this song
Greatest song of all time.It reminds me both my parents.May their soul rest in peace!!!
Rip u wil alwys b rembered
This song remind me of my late uncle Pius who introduced and injected the love of music through my veins. We used to play these songs as we wake up till we sleep at midnight. Mhm, wz n still good music indeed. May his soul rest in peace.
Its a blast everytime i hear it im crying pondering of my bra who passed away lately'r.i.p bra de are so many homes in heaven n to u my legend marvin'
It realy takes my breath away marvin u not fgtn r.i.p.
gonna be sum sweet sound coming down on de nightshift,its gonna b oryt on de nightshif.oh how i luv dis song it heals me makes me whole again.
Great lyrics 4 d soul, wat a group.
Todays music just doesn't touch you like it used too
i might be at school and i know im 14 but i love this song it speak of life its alot the school dont acknowledge they act like they dont really care but this song makes me feel good inside
What a jam! Let this music be played forever
Eversince I was like 4yrs old I have always loved this song and I always feel sober after listening to it on my dads old gramophone then even though I never knew the lyrics, now that I have downloaded it anytime I listen to it I cry and can put it on repeat and listen to it 20times *you ve found another home I know Ў☺ΰ are not alone*thats the part that touches M̶̲̥̅ε̲̣̣̣ the most..like a true Nigerian I will say 'I loooooovvvveee the song die'
Night shift is eva lastin song the song is nt only for marvin gaye and jackie. Is a song for every soul.
Love this song
Still great to hear this song from 1985
They all really look like they love performing in the video
Great to see
Look out for nighshift 2010 Michael Jackson tribute. Different version
Lv de song it bringz out de passion of lv even though sum of us dnt hve it
Love the song, brings back some memories.
I love all kinds of music. I am 64 years ole, but I am really into lyrics. This wonderful song says it all. I am playing it now on my iPod with my vodka tonic. I love it!
i love this song very much,reminds me of my mum who passed away 15yrs ago.may your soul rip mum.
Waw, it's an inspirational song, soul touching, a legacy by great commodores, kudos!
Dis is one song dat wil liv 4ever
This is one of the best songs av ever heared.i love it real gud.Truli evergreen.
It's gonna be all right
On the nightshift
You've found another home
We know you are not alone
You are now with GOD
We miss u Dad, It aint the same without you...
We always remember you...
God bless the Commodores
Love this SOng, One of my Favorite, Keep singing it...!!
It's a great one!
i first heard this song in 1986 and has since become a part of me. I love every word of the song. I anytime i hear the song, it reminds me of my lovely mum (RIP) who passed on in 1986 and my dad in 2011 (RIP). The song evokes sweeet memories of this great uncelebrated parents. Nice one from Commodores. You're simply great!
This remind of my be lv sister rip.
Gret song and will forever be my best. Love it
Absolutely beautiful song!!! They performed it last night at the grande finale regatta party on St Maarten. Usually thousands of people but small crowd because most islanders had not heard of the Commodores. Everyone loved the performance. I explained that song to some locals because being that they mostly only hear reggae and calypso music they had never heard of Marvin or Jackie. They had only heard "Brick House" on radio but also appreciated explanation of it. Love the Commodores!!! Memorable performance!!! Keep it up!!!
it's amazing to knw dat d Commodores sang thier best song ever after Lionel Richie had left d group. He wud hv luvd 2 be part of dis awesome,evergreen tribute. I love dis masterpiece forever.
Now that I know all the lyrics, the song is even BETTER.n the beats are wow!some.am an upcoming artiste/ lyricist and look up to the commodores/sade/ cindy crawford/ aaron neville songs lyrics for illumination. Thanx.
Oh what a wonderful song, i hear it a lot at the late hours of friday's nights and sometimes there are tears coming out from my eyes...
Nightshift is the best ever. It touches and brings you 2 the world you hav never seen in your eyes, the world that exist somewhere out there....oh this song is still going far
A masterpiece,classic.It always reminds me of the dad I never knew and always brings tears to my eyez.When I miss his presence,I play da song.Love u Dad.
Wow! Ths song mk me good it gvs me vibe.
this song jst makes me wish i was born during their era....
Nice one
DIZ SONG IS VERY TOUCHING ND I LOVE IT!!!!
I find myself singing this song ever 9th of July. Been doing it for 11 years since my mum dies.
It's really a soothing song that does give hope and perhaps reliefing a restless mind. Thx 2 to the commodores!
It is a soothing song that gives hope to the people who have lost their beloved ones. A big thanks to the commodores!
xolani loves this song.... but i love it more. touching and one of many tracks that will last forever
***SMILING***
Sayin i love dis song,is an under-estimation,till now i haven't got a better word to describe how much i love dis song...av been listening to dis song since i was 7yrs,didn't knw wuh it meant den buh der was dis connection i had wif d song and now am in my early 20's and i even love d song even more..wish i cud be der to watch dem sing and tell dem how much i love their song.
THE COMMODORES I LOVE U GUYS..Thank u somuch for dis song...God bless u all.
thats a owesome track that wl never tint
I'm 41 years old & primarily listen to alt & punk but one of my all time favorite songs it Night Shift. Bar none the best song from the 80s. I hope the Commodores realize what a gift they gave the world or at least me with this. To them and all those who feel the same, I send my love. You are worthy of every drop of it.
This is a real masterpiece and certain is timeless as well. Keeps coming back to me now and again, the joy this song brings to me is unyielding, of the highest notch every time. Much love to the Commodores, this is MUSIC.
I've been working on a night shift for a while.. Tis really good to get a real job soon..
Lord help me please..
Best song ever to be released in the 80's.
Glad to have listened to it.
Beautiful people with beautiful voices!
The Commodores are forever soulful! ;)
We Kiwi's love it!!!!!
Currently on Nightshift and listening to this cool song lovin' it...
I don't know why, it nearly brings me to tears every time I play it but it is my favourite song - the words are so meaningful!
This song is one of my twin sister's all time favourites. I'm gonna have it played at her funeral next monday as it's such a great song and she'll be up there singing along to it in heaven bless her.
dis track makes me cryng cz i ws always listen 2 it wen i'm wit my mom b4 she passed away,it remind me of my mum.well done commodores
andrew fivek loves this song
Great song by a great band
means so much to so many in different ways
On of the beautiful & the best lyrics.. What a band??? What a song??? Love it!!!
First time I heard this song I cried. It really is beautiful and reminds me of all the people I love that I lost. Masterpiece, timeless song
This song it been number one in Kazakhstan for thirty years, It nice
What a band! What a song! What a gift to the world to hold onto! The best of song that have ever been composed on earth. It is magical, soul traveling it give U a spiritual feeling in spiritual realm. The beats are of this world. Truely it is God sent track an inspiration from God. Big thanks to you THE COMMORDORES
I can't stop listening to this sweet cool song,thank you commodores!
itz a nice song ever heard, so beautiful, amazing it reminds me wen i broke up wit my gal friend wit no reason, kip it up guys
Musical greats paying tribute to musical greats, don't get better than that
It made me sad to see two people post, "Who is Jackie?" Seriously??? Even if these people are young, there is a little invention called the Internet. Use it and discover Jackie Wilson, one of the greatest singers EVER. Marvin Gaye was also a great talent. Nightshift was a beautiful tribute to both.
Wow this song tho I really like it whn am listening to it I jst can't control ma tears more especially dat "Jackie part " wow imnandi nyani
OMG ... OMG. The sound, the tune, the bits and the lyrics seems to be coming from somewhere beyond this World. From Heaven. OMG !!
I have always listened to this song since 1998 .... but still ... ... OMG ... OMG. The sound, the tune, the beats and the lyrics seems to be coming from somewhere beyond this World. From Heaven. OMG !!