Question: In which album was the Lionel Richie-composed hit ballad released by American soul group the Commodores and produced by James Anthony Carmichael?
Sentence (from "Easy (Commodores song)"): The success of "Easy" paved the way for similar Lionel Richie-composed hit ballads such as "Three Times a Lady" and "Still", and also for Richie's later solo hits.
Relevant evidence: Yes