Commodores - Nightshift -

: Sung by new member J.D. Nicholas , it pays homage to Wilson’s signature hit "(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher" with the lyrics, "Your love it lifted us higher and higher" .

Released in January 1985, by the Commodores stands as one of the most poignant tributes in music history. Written by lead singer Walter Orange in collaboration with Dennis Lambert and Franne Golde , the song was a response to the tragic deaths of soul icons Marvin Gaye and Jackie Wilson in 1984. A Masterful Tribute Commodores - Nightshift

: Ironically, the group never won a Grammy during the Richie era; "Nightshift" earned them their only Grammy Award for Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group in 1985. : Sung by new member J

The song’s lyrical structure honors each artist individually: Written by lead singer Walter Orange in collaboration