Information
- • Real Name: - Lionel Brockman Richie Jr.
- • Born: - 20th June 1949
- • Hometown: - Tuskegee, Alabama, United States
- • Nationality: - American
- • Years Active: - 1968–present
- • Genre(s): - Soul • Pop • R&B
- • Label(s): - Island • Mercury • AAMG • Motown
- • Associated Acts: - Commodores • Michael Jackson • USA for Africa • Kenny Rogers • Diana Ross
- • Website: - lionelrichie.com
Biography
Lionel Brockman Richie Jr. (born June 20, 1949) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and television judge. He rose to fame in the 1970s as a songwriter and the co-lead singer of funk band the Commodores; writing and recording the hit singles "Easy", "Sail On", "Three Times a Lady" and "Still", with the group before his departure. In 1980, he wrote and produced the US Billboard Hot 100 number one single "Lady" for Kenny Rogers. The following year, he wrote and produced the single "Endless Love", which he recorded as a duet with Diana Ross; it remains among the top 20 bestselling singles of all time, and the biggest career hit for both artists. In 1982, he officially launched his solo career with the album Lionel Richie, which sold over four million copies and spawned the singles "You Are", "My Love", and the number one single "Truly".
His second album, Can't Slow Down (1983), reached number one on the US Billboard 200 chart and sold over 20 million copies worldwide, becoming one of the best-selling albums of all time; and spawned the number one singles "All Night Long (All Night)" and "Hello". He then co-wrote the 1985 charity single "We Are the World" with Michael Jackson, which sold over 20 million copies. His third album, Dancing on the Ceiling (1986), spawned the number one single "Say You, Say Me" (from the 1985 film White Nights) and the No. 2 hit title track. From 1986 to 1996, Richie took a break from recording; he has since then released seven studio albums. He has joined the singing competition American Idol to serve as a judge, starting from its sixteenth season.
During his solo career, Richie became one of the most successful balladeers of the 1980s, and has sold over 100 million records worldwide, making him one of the world's best-selling artists of all time. He has won four Grammy Awards, including Song of the Year for "We Are the World", and Album of the Year for Can't Slow Down. "Endless Love" was nominated for an Academy Award; while "Say You, Say Me" won both the Academy Award and the Golden Globe award for Best Original Song. In 2016, Richie received the Songwriters Hall of Fame's highest honor, the Johnny Mercer Award. In 2022, he was inducted into the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame, and he will receive the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song by the Library of Congress. He has also been nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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"Truly" is the debut solo single by singer-songwriter Lionel Richie. Released as the first single from his self-titled debut album in 1982.
Truly
"You Are" is the title of a popular song from 1983 by the singer-songwriter Lionel Richie. It was written by Richie and his then-wife.
You Are
"My Love" It was released in 1983 as the third and final single from his self-titled debut solo album.
My Love
"All Night Long (All Night)" is a hit single by American singer Lionel Richie from 1983. Taken from his second solo album.
All Night Long (All Night)
"Running with the Night" was the second single released from Lionel Richie's multi-platinum and Grammy Award-winning 1983 album.
Running With The Night
"Hello" is a song by Lionel Richie. Taken as the third single from his second solo album Can't Slow Down, the song was released in 1984.
Hello
"Stuck on You" is a song written by and originally recorded by Lionel Richie. The fourth single released from his second studio album.
Stuck On You
"Say You, Say Me" is a song written and recorded by Lionel Richie for the film White Nights. The single hit number 1 in the US.
Say You, Say Me
"Dancing on the Ceiling" is a song by American recording artist Lionel Richie. It was written by Richie, Mike Frenchik.