Today Marks The 50th Anniversary of The Commodore’s 3rd Studio Album “Movin' On” Originally Released on October 14, 1975.
“Movin' On” is the third studio album by Tuskegee, Alabama funk band the Commodores released in 1975 on Motown Records.
The album peaked at #7 on the U.S. Billboard Soul LP's chart, and at #29 on the U.S. Billboard Top LPs & Tapes chart.
Two songs were released as singles from the album "Gimme My Mule" and "Sweet Love".
"Gimme My Mule" Upon its release it failed to chart on the Billboard charts.
"Sweet Love" peaked at #2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart, and at #5 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
"Sweet Love" became the band’s first Top 10 pop hit in the United States.
"Cebu", the album’s last track became a staple on the "Quiet Storm" radio stations, and appeared as a B-side to two of their later singles, "Fancy Dancer" (1976) and "Only You" (1983).
The cover artwork of the 2012 Van Halen album A Different Kind of Truth drew comparisons to that of Movin' On.
Track-listing
1. Hold On
2. Free
3. Mary, Mary
4. Sweet Love
5. (Can I) Get a Witness
6. Gimme My Mule
7. Time
8. Cebu (instrumental)
By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology ©
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