Three Times a Lady
1978 single by Commodores / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Three Times a Lady" is a 1978 song by American soul group Commodores for their album Natural High, written by lead singer Lionel Richie. It was produced by James Anthony Carmichael and Commodores.
"Three Times a Lady" | |
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![]() A-side label of the U.S. vinyl single | |
Single by Commodores | |
from the album Natural High | |
B-side | "Look What You've Done to Me" |
Released | June 9, 1978 (US)[1] |
Genre | |
Length | 3:36 (7") 6:36 (12") |
Label | Motown |
Songwriter(s) | Lionel Richie |
Producer(s) | James Anthony Carmichael & Commodores |
It was Commodores' first number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100, topping the chart for two weeks on August 12, 1978, and also reached number one on the soul chart for two weeks.[6] It was the only Motown song to reach the top 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100 that year. The song also spent three weeks at number 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart.[7]
The song also reached number one on the Canadian RPM Singles Chart for four weeks,[8] and was one of only a few Motown singles to reach the top spot on the UK Singles Chart, staying there for five weeks.[9] It was also successful in Ireland, staying at number one for three consecutive weeks. It was number one in Australia for five weeks, and reached number 2 in New Zealand.