Home / Music / Who was the Commodores' song "Nightshift" a tribute to?Music linernotes album music the-commodoresWho was the Commodores' song "Nightshift" a tribute to?The title track “Nightshift” was the Commodores’ tribute to Marvin Gaye and Jackie Wilson. Search Amazon As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Related NotesExploreExploreExplorePrevious 2 Notable Guest Musicians on Patti Smith’s HorsesNext Who controlled Kraftwerk's Trans-Europe Express songs?