BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN – Nightshift (The Commodores)

An essential song selection in the early creation of Only The Strong Survive, the track inspired Springsteen, his producer Ron Aniello and engineer Rob Lebret to christen themselves “The Night Shift” while finishing this new record. “Nightshift” was first recorded by The Commodores on Motown Records in 1985, serving as a tribute to late soul music heroes Marvin Gaye and Jackie Wilson just after they passed. 

Marvin, he was a friend of mine And he could sing his song His heart in every line Marvin, sang of the joy and pain He opened up our minds I still can hear him say Oh talk to me, so you can see, what’s goin’ on Say you will, sing your songs, for evermore (for evermore)

Gonna be some sweet sounds Comin’ down, on the nightshift I bet you’re singing proud Oh, I’ll bet you’ll pull a crowd

Gonna be a long night It’s gonna be alright, on the nightshift You found another home I know you’re not alone, on the nightshift

Jackie, hmm, hey what you doing now It seems like yesterday, when we were working out Jackie, you set the world on fire You came and gifted us Your love, it lifted us higher and higher Keep it up, and we’ll be there at your side Oh, say you will, sing your songs For evermore, evermore

Gonna be some sweet sounds Comin’ down, on the nightshift I bet you’re singing proud Oh, I’ll bet you’ll pull a crowd

It’s gonna be a long night It’s gonna be alright, on the nightshift You found another home I know you’re not alone, on the nightshift

Gonna miss your sweet voice, that soulful noise, on the nightshift We’ll remember you, your song is coming through Gonna be a long night, it’s gonna be alright On the nightshift (on the nightshift) You found another home I know you’re not alone, on the nightshift You found another home I know you’re not alone, on the nightshift