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Hello Everyone,

Thank you for visiting our site, listening to the tribute to our dear friend Michael Jackson, and watching the tribute video.

Many of you have inquired as to where you can purchase the song, you will be able to preview & purchase the track by clicking on the link below:

Preview & Purchase "Tribute to Michael Jackson - Nightshift" by The Commodores

If you have not checked out our tribute video yet, you can view it in our video section on our myspace page, or click on the link below:

Nightshift Video Tribute to Michael Jackson by The Commodores

We are thankful to be able to honor and remember Michael Jackson in such a powerful way.

RIP Michael
Your Forever In Our Hearts
1958-2009

Love,

The Commodores
Walter "Clyde" Orange, William "WAK" King, & James Dean "J.D." Nicholas

COMMODORES OFFICIAL REUNION TOUR STATEMENT

We felt it important to clear the air as it pertains to the vast misinformation coming from several camps and many different media sources around the world.

The Commodores have always been on the front line when it comes to having an open forum for communication with our past members Ronald LaPread, Thomas McClary, Lionel Richie & the departed Milan Williams.

The first "Reunion Tour" discussion took place at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles in the late fall of 1990, with a subsequent meeting Dec 27, 1990 in Tuskegee, Alabama. Tuskegee being the city where the group was formed, seemed like the perfect location. Our management organized with the City Government to utilize the old Community Center, and convinced a local band to lend us their instruments and sound system. It was a day that we reminisced, played together and discussed the possibility of mounting the "Reunion Tour". At the end of the day we all decided that it wasn't yet the right time.

There have been several conversations between members and managers in the years that followed, but nothing of any consequence over the past couple years. There is not an interviewer anywhere in the world that doesn't ask us this "Can we expect a Commodores reunion tour in the future?" question and we are confident that Lionel Richie, perhaps the other two x-members as well are asked this question daily. It has been both camps (Commodore's & Richie's) policy to never say no to the possibility, but by the same token to not say yes until the logistics of a deal of this magnitude have been consummated and we have collectively announced the global outing with all the participants present at an International Press Conference.

The final word - As much as we would like to see this through to fruition, unless officially announced or confirmed by the Commodores (Walter "Clyde" Orange, William "WAK" King, James Dean "JD"Nicholas), there is no Commodores Reunion Tour.

Lionel Richie has indicated in interviews as recently as May 18, 2009 Billboard Magazine that this possibility is well on its way to becoming reality, a false claim at the very least. The article reads - Lionel Richie says his anticipated reunion with iconic group the Commodores is coming soon. In fact, the "Go" singer believes we'll hear a "rumble" by year's end. "I think right now might be the proper time" Richie told Billboard Monday. "I can honestly tell you before the end of the year, for sure, you'll hear a rumble".

Sincerely,

The Commodores
Walter "Clyde" Orange
William "WAK" King
James Dean "J.D." Nicholas

Petro Viljoen Wolmarans

hey u guys rock my soul. doesnt matter who sings the song it`s one of my old time favorites. my kids think its a cool song.

1 year ago

Joseph Britto

This is a moving tribute, indeed Michael Jackson was an Icon that left his foot print on the sands of time, Bravo Zulu Commodores

2 years ago

ANITA GABRIELLA

This is a BEAUTIFUL Tribute~ The Commodores!!!
So much love for Michael.
Love you Gentlemen! XXX~

Karen n Jarrell

This is so GREAT. I will forever view this song in a different way.it was great already but evn better.Ofcourse you deserve BIG KUDOS.Keep up the GREAT work

Celena Bain

Oh, I just watched the tribute video, & I must say its so good! Thanks for everything you guys do & keep up the excellent work :) May God always bless each of you!

Hugs from Bama

Celena XOXOX's

earl wright

Yes brother mike we will surely miss you!

Highland Lass

So impressive the way u stuck to the original concept too..... Just how many Michael Jackson songs were in there..!! The more u listen, the more u luv it...... Xxxxxx

I remember that night in Manchester J.D., when you gave tribute to MJ in Nightshift for the first time- it was quite a powerful thing- we all went a bit crazy and clapped and cheered and it was very emotional too. It was such a lovely idea to do this and I am sure any Michael Jackson fan would be delighted to hear it and would appreciate the sentiment.

From a Commodores "fan"s perspective -Just when you think a classic can't ever be improved on you go and record and produce something like this The music is amazing but the vocals are even better - you've still got it!!!! Just in case you were in any doubt....

It is an honour to know u.x

Makes me even more excited about what else you have in store!!!........

Yardriddim

Oh yes, Michael Jackson, a sad Kid-Soul inna the Music World, inna Paradise it's allowed for him to be how he really is/was. No one pressure him there to be on the Top. Bless the King of Pop!

Bonnie

Great heart here, gentlemen, great heart! Your fans appreciate your efforts. As Michael's talent still shines brightly - so does yours! Blessings,

C C

I have been waiting for this day for a long time now saw you guys when I was a teenager like 5 times i wanna see you guys together again as an adult. What a Reunion that will be i believe the whole world is waiting for that. Thanks for the memories.

Dale

still waiting for the tour to happen I do hope it is sooner than later guys .. I know the UK would be buzzing to see you all together one more time , I still cover the some of the Commodores classics in some of my stage shows and they still give my audience a buzz Regards "D"

3 years ago

Funk Intruder

I know that reunion is coming soon
congratulations

Mimi Miller

Wow, Ill be looking for the Rumble as well..lol

Linda Williams

no matter what goes down YOU ARE ALL BADDD BY YOUR OWN INDIVIDUALITIES and I THANK GOD FOR YOUR MUSIC PERIOD.

The Commodores
Thanks Linda, we appreciate you!!! Luv from The Commodores. WAK, Clyde and J.D.

3 years ago

MACKK Designs

Well thank you for the heads up on all of this and clearing the air!!

KAT

I hear a rumble!! Oh wait, its thunder.....DAMMIT!! Hope all is well with you guys...miss ya :)

Le Kiwi

May the rumble come..I was staying there with Ronald @ The Beverly Wilshire Hotel about 6 years later then came to your show at the Anaheim Convention Centre (around 1996) but only heard the last two notes as we were held up on the motorway. After meeting you all we then took you to a nearby hotel for food & drinks...do you remember? A great night but I was sorry I missed your show...so hopefully soon my good friends. I want to hear that rumble....!!!
My best rgds,
Doug Thomas
New Zealand
ps: now in the UK after huge week in Paris. Italy next week for two weeks then back to Paris.

Hope I didn't cause any problems by bringing this to your attention J.D.... You know how I feel about it- remember the days on the forum??? I miss that place!!! Anyways, regardless of who sings what, any excuse to see you in the UK, is welcome- VERY welcome. And, of course, as long as it is on YOUR terms guys..

Glad to see you got to Tennessee ok. And I'm glad you are chillin' out. Got to save some of that energy for us when you come over here. Haven't done a countdown for a wee while- today is the 9th June and we will see you on the 25th!!!! 26th and 27th oh....gotta rush...I need to pack!! Won't bring too much, got to leave space in my case for any new (borrowed) suave jackets I might have to nab....

Have a great time and tell my friend Carol "Hello", please

Enjoy!!

Lorrainexx

STeVen VEla

As the great quincy jones says "check your egos at the door" as a fan i am upset at all party's for not making the reunion happen before the passing of Mr. Milan Williams for a group that brought the funk and the love were was the funking love for us fans? I feel like a Commdore with no vote!

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Michael Jackson Tribute - "Nightshift"

Commodores Official Reunion Tour Statement

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Michael Jackson Tribute - "Nightshift"

Commodores Official Reunion Tour Statement

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