Remember the smooth grooves and infectious rhythms of the Commodores?

While “Brick House” and “Easy” dominate the playlists, there are hidden gems in their catalog that’ll make you shout, “Wait, THAT’S them?!”

Here are five Commodores hits you forgot about—but will instantly recognize—and why they deserve a comeback on your playlist.

1. “Fancy Dancer” (1976)

Before Lionel Richie became a solo superstar, he was laying down velvet vocals on this disco-funk banger.

“Fancy Dancer” is a masterclass in groove, with a bassline that slinks like a cat in a dance club.

Fun fact: This track was a favorite in underground dance scenes, proving the Commodores could get down without the radio’s help.

2. “Sail On” (1979)

Sandwiched between “Three Times a Lady” and “Still,” this bittersweet ballad is Richie at his most vulnerable.

That wistful piano intro? Instant nostalgia.

It’s the song you hum without knowing the title—until now.

Ever heard a song and thought, “This feels like a hug”?

That’s “Sweet Love,” a slow-jam prototype with harmonies so rich, they could melt butter.

Funny enough, it was their first Top 5 R&B hit—yet somehow slipped through the cracks of pop memory.

Post-Richie, the Commodores proved they could still funk without him.

This synth-driven jam has a chorus so catchy, you’ll swear you’ve known it forever.

Pro tip: Play it at your next ’80s-themed party and watch the dance floor ignite.

No, not the video app—the cosmic love song that sounds like a spaceship serenade.

With its dreamy synths and whispered vocals, “Zoom” was ahead of its time (and weirdly perfect for TikTok).

Bet you’ve heard it in a movie montage and didn’t even realize.

So, which of these had you fooled?

The Commodores’ magic wasn’t just in their hits—it was in the deep cuts that snuck into our collective subconscious.

Hit play on these forgotten classics, and prepare for a serious case of “Oh, THAT’S the Commodores!”