Search results
Mar 31, 2016 · Walter Orange, the drummer and singer of the Commodores, shares his story of joining the band in 1969 and co-writing their hits \"Brick House\" and \"Night Shift\". He also reflects on their longevity, diversity, and challenges after Lionel Richie's departure.
Ingram, older than the rest of the band, left to serve in Vietnam, and was later replaced by drummer Walter "Clyde" Orange, who wrote or co-wrote many of their hits. Lionel Richie and Orange alternated as lead singers. Orange was the lead singer on the Top 10 hits "Brick House" (1977) and "Nightshift" (1985).
Dec 9, 2023 · Learn about the life and career of Walter \"Clyde\" Orange, a founding member of the Commodores, who sang lead on hits like \"Brick House\" and \"Nightshift\". Find out how he contributed to the group's success and received a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Walter Orange, a member of The Commodores, reveals the story behind their 1985 hit \"Nightshift\", a tribute to deceased soul legends. He also talks about the group's history, challenges and achievements in this SoulTracks interview.
"Nightshift" is a 1985 song by the Commodores and the title track from their album of the same name. The song was written by lead singer Walter Orange in collaboration with Dennis Lambert and Franne Golde as a tribute to soul/R&B singers Jackie Wilson and Marvin Gaye, both of whom died in 1984.
May 8, 2020 · 1.3K views 3 years ago. The Commodores perform their hit Brick House on The Midnight Special TV Show Concert Series in 1977. Walter "Clyde" Orange sings the lead vocal on this mega hit from...
- 3 min
- 1472
