The Commodores

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Notes 1

Picked their name by opening a dictionary at random.

Career 1

Recorded the original version of Easy subsequently covered by many other artists.

Awards 3

Nominated for the Favourite Soul/R&B Band/Duo/Group by American Music Award (AMA) in 1978
Nominated for the Favourite Soul/R&B Band/Duo/Group by American Music Award (AMA) in 1979
Awarded the Favourite Soul/R&B Band/Duo/Group by American Music Award (AMA) in 1980

Has the following members... 4

Brent Carter
William King (born: 30 January 1949)
Cody Orange
Colin Orange

Had the following members... 16

Andre Callahan
Michael Gilbert
David Hodges
James Ingram (Commodores)
Skyler Jett
Tom Joyner
Ronald LaPread
Mikael Manley
Thomas McClary (born: 06 October 1949)
J.D. Nicholas
Walter Orange (born: 10 December 1947)
Chelsea Powell
Sheldon Reynolds
Lionel Richie
Eugene Ward
Milan Williams (born: 28 March 1948 died: 09 July 2006)

UK Singles 18

1974
Machine Gun - The Commodores entered the UK charts on 18 August 1974, spent 11 weeks in the charts and reached number 20.
The Zoo (The Human Zoo) - The Commodores entered the UK charts on 17 November 1974, spent 2 weeks in the charts and reached number 44.
1977
Easy - The Commodores entered the UK charts on 26 June 1977, spent 10 weeks in the charts and reached number 9.
Brick House - The Commodores entered the UK charts on 16 October 1977, spent 6 weeks in the charts and reached number 32.
1978
Too Hot Ta Trot - The Commodores entered the UK charts on 19 March 1978, spent 3 weeks in the charts and reached number 38.
Flying High - The Commodores entered the UK charts on 18 June 1978, spent 7 weeks in the charts and reached number 37.
Three Times A Lady - The Commodores entered the UK charts on 30 July 1978, spent 14 weeks in the charts and reached number 1.
Just To Be Close To You - The Commodores entered the UK charts on 03 December 1978, spent 4 weeks in the charts and reached number 62.
1979
Sail On - The Commodores entered the UK charts on 19 August 1979, spent 10 weeks in the charts and reached number 8.
Still - The Commodores entered the UK charts on 28 October 1979, spent 11 weeks in the charts and reached number 4.
1980
Wonderland - The Commodores entered the UK charts on 13 January 1980, spent 4 weeks in the charts and reached number 40.
1981
Lady (You Bring Me Up) - The Commodores entered the UK charts on 02 August 1981, spent 5 weeks in the charts and reached number 56.
Oh No - The Commodores entered the UK charts on 15 November 1981, spent 3 weeks in the charts and reached number 44.
1983
Only You - The Commodores entered the UK charts on 25 September 1983, spent 2 weeks in the charts and reached number 93.
1985
Night Shift - The Commodores entered the UK charts on 20 January 1985, spent 14 weeks in the charts and reached number 3.
Animal Instinct - The Commodores entered the UK charts on 05 May 1985, spent 2 weeks in the charts and reached number 74.
Janet - The Commodores entered the UK charts on 22 September 1985, spent 1 weeks in the charts and reached number 90.
1986
Goin' To The Bank - The Commodores entered the UK charts on 19 October 1986, spent 4 weeks in the charts and reached number 43.
1988
Easy - The Commodores re-entered the UK charts on 14 August 1988 and spent a further 11 weeks in the charts reaching number 15.

US Singles 25

1974
Machine Gun - The Commodores entered the US charts on 15 June 1974, spent 13 weeks in the charts and reached number 22.
I Feel Sanctified - The Commodores entered the US charts on 16 November 1974, spent 8 weeks in the charts and reached number 75.
1975
Slippery When Wet - The Commodores entered the US charts on 10 May 1975, spent 15 weeks in the charts and reached number 19.
Sweet Love - The Commodores entered the US charts on 27 December 1975, spent 23 weeks in the charts and reached number 5.
1976
Just To Be Close To You - The Commodores entered the US charts on 18 September 1976, spent 16 weeks in the charts and reached number 7.
1977
Fancy Dancer - The Commodores entered the US charts on 08 January 1977, spent 9 weeks in the charts and reached number 39.
Easy - The Commodores entered the US charts on 04 June 1977, spent 22 weeks in the charts and reached number 4.
Brick House - The Commodores entered the US charts on 27 August 1977, spent 16 weeks in the charts and reached number 5.
Too Hot Ta Trot - The Commodores entered the US charts on 17 December 1977, spent 12 weeks in the charts and reached number 24.
1978
Three Times A Lady - The Commodores entered the US charts on 17 June 1978, spent 20 weeks in the charts and reached number 1.
Flying High - The Commodores entered the US charts on 23 September 1978, spent 10 weeks in the charts and reached number 38.
1979
Sail On - The Commodores entered the US charts on 11 August 1979, spent 17 weeks in the charts and reached number 4.
1980
Still - The Commodores entered the US charts on 05 January 1980, spent 20 weeks in the charts and reached number 1.
Wonderland - The Commodores entered the US charts on 05 January 1980, spent 15 weeks in the charts and reached number 25.
Old-Fashion Love - The Commodores entered the US charts on 21 June 1980, spent 16 weeks in the charts and reached number 20.
Heroes - The Commodores entered the US charts on 20 September 1980, spent 9 weeks in the charts and reached number 54.
1981
Lady (You Bring Me Up) - The Commodores entered the US charts on 20 June 1981, spent 22 weeks in the charts and reached number 8.
Oh No - The Commodores entered the US charts on 26 September 1981, spent 20 weeks in the charts and reached number 4.
1982
Why You Wanna Try Me? - The Commodores entered the US charts on 06 February 1982, spent 5 weeks in the charts and reached number 66.
Painted Picture - The Commodores entered the US charts on 04 December 1982, spent 6 weeks in the charts and reached number 70.
1983
Only You - The Commodores entered the US charts on 17 September 1983, spent 13 weeks in the charts and reached number 54.
1985
Night Shift - The Commodores entered the US charts on 26 January 1985, spent 22 weeks in the charts and reached number 3.
Animal Instinct - The Commodores entered the US charts on 25 May 1985, spent 9 weeks in the charts and reached number 43.
Janet - The Commodores entered the US charts on 21 September 1985, spent 4 weeks in the charts and reached number 87.
1986
Goin' To The Bank - The Commodores entered the US charts on 01 November 1986, spent 12 weeks in the charts and reached number 65.