This was the first of seven #1 R&B hits for the Commodores, who were signed to Motown Records. At this stage of their career, they were wearing matching outfits on stage and doing group choreography per Motown protocol. An early hit for the Commodores, this funky number finds Lionel Richie warning married men about the dangers of stepping out. Hangin' loose may be outta sight, but it just ain't right. Best to stay faithful and take care of the home front.

Slippery When Wet - Etsy UK Slippery When Wet - Etsy UK

This was written by Commodores guitarist Thomas McClary, who told the story in a Songfacts interview: "I was driving to the studio, and I saw a road sign that said, 'slippery when wet.' And I was like, 'That's an interesting slogan there. It could be a good song title.' But obviously, they were talking about a road. So that was the beginning of the thought process and how it tied into when a relationship starts to go sour."

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