The Commodores is an American funk / soul band of the 1970s and 1980s.

A new album, Just Go was released in spring 2009 – around the time Lionel confirmed there is to be a Commodores reunion in the near future.

This is historically correct, as ' Commodores of the first class ' wore those insignia at the time.

Vegas gold is one of the official athletic colors for the Pittsburgh Panthers, the South Florida Bulls, the UAB Blazers, the Pittsburgh Penguins ( formerly yellow ), and the Vanderbilt Commodores.

While the slang word " bogan " generally has a broader meaning, it is often used in New Zealand in reference to owners of larger Australian cars that perform horribly, like Ford Falcons or Holden Commodores.

A performance of the Commodores ' " Jesus is Love " at the American Music Awards in 2003 earned Aiken and Ruben Studdard a standing ovation.

Commodores fly a Broad Pennant which is a short swallow-tailed pennant based on the St George's Cross, with a red ball at the canton ( upper quarter next to the staff ).

Note that there is doubt about rank equivalency in countries that have Fleet Admirals but no Commodores, such as the former German Empire and Russia-often it is considered that in these countries a Fleet Admiral equates to an OF-9 rank, an Admiral to OF-8, a Vice Admiral to OF-7, and a Counter / Rear Admiral to OF-6 ( i. e. the ranks all move down one grade ).

Caught in the Act is the second studio album by Commodores, released in 1975 ( see 1975 in music ).

" Zoom " is one of the Commodores ' best known tunes, despite not being released as a single in the US.

Hot on the Tracks is the fourth studio album by the Commodores, released by Motown Records in 1976.

In such civilian old traditional usage, only captains aboard ships and pilots in command ( airlines captains ) in service aboard aircraft, have the golden oak leaf motifs (" scrambled eggs ") on the visor ; this is in contrast to the naval tradition, where it is also worn by Commanders ( one rank below Captain ) as well as by Commodores and Flag Officers.

*" Sail On " is a cover of the song by The Commodores.

The organization is composed of a six performing ensembles: the Concert Band, the Ceremonial Band, the Sea Chanters chorus, the Commodores jazz ensemble, Country Current country-bluegrass ensemble, and the Cruisers contemporary entertainment ensemble.

The song is one of Sly & the Family Stone's signature songs, and has been covered by a number of acts, including Diana Ross & the Supremes, The Temptations, The Jackson 5, The Commodores, Miles Davis ( during the Jack Johnson sessions ), The Meters, Prince, The Budos Band, Maceo Parker and others.

Natural High is the sixth studio album by the musical group the Commodores, released in 1978.

" Three Times a Lady " is a 1978 single by the funk / soul band the Commodores, from their 1978 album Natural High.

* " Zoom ", a song by the Commodores from their self-titled album

" In 1977 the Commodores scored a ballad hit with " Easy ", which became the group's biggest hit yet, reaching No. 4 in the U. S., followed by the funky favorite " Brick House ", also Top 5, both from their landmark album " The Commodores ", as was the utopian album favorite " Zoom ".

They have re-recorded Commodores hits and have recorded a live album and a Christmas album.

The album included a re-recording of the theme to the film Midnight Cowboy, and later pressings included a cover of The Commodores classic " Easy ", which in some parts of the world became the band's biggest hit.

His debut album, Lionel Richie, produced another chart-topping single, " Truly ," which continued the style of his ballads with the Commodores.

* United ( Commodores album )

It was also featured on the cover of the album Movin ' On by the Commodores, released in 1975.

* Nightshift ( album ), a 1985 album by the Commodores

Taken from his second solo album, Can't Slow Down, it combined Richie's soulful Commodores style with Caribbean influences.

* " The Bump ", a song by from Machine Gun ( Commodores album )

* Caught in the Act ( Commodores album ), 1975

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It was produced by James Anthony Carmichael and the Commodores and it was the most popular track of the album.

Ironically, " Nightshift " won The Commodores their first Grammy for Best R & B Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals in 1985.

At the battle of Tsushima, Admiral Tōgō was the officer commanding in Mikasa ( the other divisions being commanded by Vice Admirals, Rear Admirals, Commodores, Captains and Commanders for the destroyer divisions ).

* December 31-The fifteenth annual New Year's Rockin ' Eve special airs on ABC, with appearances by The Bangles, Commodores, The Jets, Barry Manilow, Miami Sound Machine and Smokey Robinson.

Despite losing Holland – Dozier – Holland, Norman Whitfield, and a number of its other hitmakers by 1975, Motown still had a number of successful artists during the 1970s and 1980s, including Lionel Richie and the Commodores, Rick James, Teena Marie, the Dazz Band and DeBarge.

The label's numbering system was combined with those of Tamla and Gordy in 1982, and the label ( and company ) was purchased by MCA in 1988. Notable Motown artists have included Mary Wells, The Supremes, Four Tops, The Jackson 5, Boyz II Men, Commodores, Lionel Richie, Dazz Band, Brian McKnight, 98 Degrees, and Erykah Badu.

" Uranium " by The Commodores

He was replaced as lead singer for The Commodores by Skyler Jett in 1983.

** Lionel Richie for " Easy " performed by The Commodores

** Milan Williams, Walter Orange, Thomas McClary, William King, Lionel Richie and Ronald LaPread for " Brick House " performed by The Commodores

The Used Car Safety Ratings, published in 2008 by the Monash University Accident Research Centre, found that first generation Commodores ( VB – VL ) provide a " worse than average " level of occupant safety protection in the event of an accident.

Due to the AU's controversial styling, sales did not meet expectations, being outsold by its chief rival, the Holden VT, and VX Commodores.

* In the Hellenic Navy ( Greek Navy ) Admirals fly blue square flags bearing a white cross ( similar to the Hellenic Navy Jack ) with four six-point stars ( one in each of the squares formed by the cross ); Vice-Admirals fly the same flag but with three stars ; Rear Admirals two stars ; and Commodores one star.

Her name was inspired by the Commodores ' soul classic, " Brick House ".

A late 4th quarter goal-line stand by the Commodores preserved a 0-0 tie.

The project cost $ 10. 1 million, and the Commodores celebrated a sold-out dedication by taking a 23 – 17 comeback win over Maryland on September 12, 1981.

On August 19 Naval Secretary Jones responded by ordering Commodores Rodgers in Philadelphia and Porter in New York to proceed towards Washington with several detachments of sailors and Marines.

When the RAF was formed, an officer with the rank of Group Captain ( equivalent to Colonel and ( Navy ) Captain ) commanded such a unit, although by the time of World War II, some groups were commanded by Air Commodores ( equivalent to Brigadiers / Brigadier Generals and Commodores ) or even Air Vice-Marshals ( equivalent to Major Generals and Rear Admirals ).