3 Facts About the Commodores' 'Nightshift' on Motown Records

Motown Records released ‘Nightshift’ in January 1985. The song was the title track from the Commodores’ album of the same name.

The song is a tribute to two legendary soul singers. It honors Marvin Gaye and Jackie Wilson, who both died in 1984.

‘Nightshift’ won the Grammy for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 1986. It became one of the Commodores’ biggest hits after Lionel Richie left the group.