"Brick House" stands as one of the most influential funk songs of the 1970s, created by The Commodores and released in 1977 as part of their Commodores. The track achieved remarkable commercial success, climbing to number 5 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and number 4 on the U.S. R&B Chart, demonstrating its cross-genre appeal. The song's creation has an interesting backstory - it was actually composed while the band was taking a break from recording. William King's wife, Shirley, came up with the initial drum pattern and lyrics while the band members were away… read more
"Brick House" stands as one of the most influential funk songs of the 1970s, created by The Commodores and released in 1977 as part of thei… read more
"Brick House" stands as one of the most influential funk songs of the 1970s, created by The Commodores and released in 1977 as part of their Commodores. The track achieved rema… read more
Commodores, often billed as the Commodores, are an American funk and soul group. The group's most commercially successful period occurred in the late 1970s and early 1980s when Lionel Richie served as co-lead singer. The members met as mostly freshmen at Tuskegee Institute (now Tuskegee University) in 1968. The group signed with Motown in November 1972 after gaining wider exposure while opening for the Jackson 5 on tour. Their best-known songs include ballads such as "Easy", "Three Times a Lady", and "Nightshift", as well as funk-oriented songs inc… read more
Commodores, often billed as the Commodores, are an American funk and soul group. The group's most commercially successful period occurred in the late 1970s and early 1980s when Lionel … read more
Commodores, often billed as the Commodores, are an American funk and soul group. The group's most commercially successful period occurred in the late 1970s and early 1980s when Lionel Richie served as co-lead singer. The members m… read more