<P> The song also reached #1 on the Canadian RPM Singles Chart for four weeks, and was one of only a few Motown singles to reach the top spot in the UK Singles Chart, staying there for five weeks . The song was also successful in Ireland, staying at #1 in the charts for three consecutive weeks . It was #1 in Australia for five weeks, and reached #2 in New Zealand . </P> <P> The original Commodores' version of the song was included as the final track on Lionel Richie's greatest hits compilation album Back To Front, released in 1992 . </P> <P> In an appearance on The Early Show on June 12, 2009, Lionel Richie said he was inspired to write the song because of a comment his father made about his mother . His father said to his mother "I love you . I want you . I need you . Forever" hence the three times a lady . </P> <Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This section needs additional citations for verification . Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed . (December 2015) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> </Table>

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