
24 July 1979 · 48 YEARS
Midnight Magic
Commodores
Lionel Richie leads a shift toward ballad-heavy compositions, most notably on the successful single Still. This record marks the transition where the group started balancing their energetic funk roots with a more polished pop sensibility.
The production provides a refined sheen typical of the late seventies. Tight horn sections blend with warm, melodic arrangements, capturing the exact moment the band solidified their standing as a staple of late-night radio.