The Commodores’ ‘Nightshift’: Marvin Gaye Fuels Second R&B No.1 In A Row

The Commodores’ ‘Nightshift’: Marvin Gaye Fuels Second R&B No.1 In A Row

The second consecutive R&B No.1 to pay tribute to Marvin Gaye hit the top spot on March 16, 1985. The untimely death of the great Motown hero moved his former singing partner Diana Ross to record “Missing You.” On that day, Ms. Ross was succeeded at the soul summit by some more former Motown labelmates, the Commodores, as they paid their respects to Marvin, and another soul hero, on “Nightshift.” The lyrics of the song united Gaye with another R…