14K views · 502 reactions | "Machine Gun" became the Commodores' first hit as it entered the Billboard R&B charts 45 years ago today!  | The Commodores | Facebook

39K views · 232 reactions | Just to Be Close to You ❤️ @thecommodores  #70srnb #70ssoul #slowjams #rnblovers #rnb #grownfolksmusic #lovesongs #commodores - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Follow @slowjams_live | R&B Slow Jams LIVE | Facebook

239K views · 10K reactions | The Commodores - Soul Train -1977} "Just to Be Close to You" is a song by American R&B/funk band, Commodores, in 1976. Released from their album, Hot on the Tracks, it would become one of their biggest hits, spending two weeks at the top of the Hot Soul Singles chart and becoming their second Billboard Hot 100 top ten, peaking at number seven. The song was written and sung by Lionel Richie. | Music from our days 60's 70' 80' 90's | Facebook