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The Commodores will be performing tonight with Patti LaBelle at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand. 

The best-known member of the group back in the day was Lionel Ritchie. He quit to pursue a solo career in 1983. 

But even when he was in the Commodores, Ritchie was never the one who sang the 1977 classic hit "Brick House." The funky lead vocal on the song was performed by drummer Walter "Clyde" Orange. He's still in the band and will be singing "Brick House" at the Fair tonight.

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The funky lead vocal on "Brick House" was performed by drummer Walter "Clyde" Orange. He's still in the band and will be singing the tune at the Fair tonight.

Today's Morning Edition music is from the Commodores with their classic hit "Brick House" which was released in 1977. The Commodores will be performing tonight with Patti LaBelle at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand. The best known member of the group back in the day was Lionel Ritchie. He quit to pursue a solo career in 1983. But even when he was in the Commodores, Ritchie was never the one who sang this tune. The funky lead vocal on "Brick House" was performed by drummer Walter "Clyde" Orange. He's still in the band and will be singing "Brick House" at the Fair tonight.

Commodores to play at the State Fair

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