Oh No
Commodores
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I want you to want me I'm goin' crazy knowin' he will be your lover tonight And when he comes I'll let you go I'll just pretend as you walk out the door Oh no, I can't sleep Oh no, I'm goin' crazy with love over you I need you to need me I wanna hold you but you're holdin' someone else in your arms When I close my eyes I see your face I'm just not sure how much my heart can erase Oh no, I can't think Oh no, I'm goin' crazy with love over you Oh, honey Oh, sugar Oh no, I can't sleep anymore, baby Oh no, I can't think anymore, baby Oh no, I'm goin' crazy with love over you
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Written by: LIONEL RICHIE
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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8 facts about this song
Song Details"Oh No" is a classic soul single released by the band Commodores in 1981.
- It was one of the last big hits that Lionel Richie had with the band before he embarked on his wildly successful solo career.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a huge success and peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
- It also reached No. 5 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
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LyricsAs with most of the Commodores' hits, Richie wrote the tune.
- The song is a slow ballad that describes a character who realizes he's still in love with his ex-partner.
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Album Facts"Oh No" was the second single from the Commodores' album "In The Pocket".
- Despite the success of "Oh No" and the other single, "Lady (You Bring Me Up)", the album only reached No. 13 on the Billboard charts.
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Pop-Culture Influence"Oh No" has been covered and sampled numerous times by various artists showing its influence in the music industry.
- The song was also featured in the classic 1982 movie "The Last American Virgin," further cementing its place in pop culture.
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Lionel Richie's CareerLionel Richie went on to have a remarkably successful solo career after leaving the Commodores in 1982.
- His sound as a solo artist remained similar to "Oh No" and other hits he penned for the Commodores, further showcasing his distinctive songwriting and singing style.
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Recognition"Oh No" is recognized as one of the Commodores' and Lionel Richie's signature tunes.
- It is still regularly played on classic soul and adult contemporary radio stations.
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Live PerformanceDespite its continued popularity, "Oh No" is not frequently performed live by Lionel Richie in his solo shows.
- It's famously challenging to sing due to its wide vocal range and emotional delivery.
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