Lionel Richie
Lionel Richie
When Lionel richie was a student he created his own group in the mid 1960s which is a completely different time in the music industry.He was a singer and a Saxophonist in a Music group called Commodores.Playing an instrument seem like it was a encouraged in the Music industry.Because it was all about talent.They signed a recording contract in 1968 in Atlantic records.It was just for 1 song and then they moved on to Motown records.They were a support act for Jackson 5 .And imagine trying to compete with the Jackson 5 it must have been difficult.Because at that time they were the ones that are successful.
Commodores became an established group Machine gun and Brick house did very well.Lionel richie as a songwriter first success was Happy people which he co-wrote with Jeffrey and Donald.It was actually for Commodores.However , it ended up becoming a song for Temptations.Lionel richie career as a songwriter was becoming successful.He wrote lady for Kenny rogers.It was a number 1 song in the 1980s.And produced Kenny rogers album Share your love.Lionel richie in 1981 he was singing in a movie called Endless love it was a duet with Diana ross.It was one of Motown biggest hits.
Lionel richie debut album his first ever album was released in 1982.Truly is a hit song. You are and My love stood out a lot on the album.Love songs especially in the 1980s were the most popular.Especially when it comes to R&B .The album sold 4 million copies.Can’t slow down was his second album.It won 2 grammy awards .All night long became successful.The repetition of All night long is always remembered .He perfomed the song at the olympics games.It must have been amazing to have been a successful singer during the 1980s.Because that when people appreciated Artist when it comes to their Art.
Hello was released in 1984.The song was more of a slow less upbeat song .It was more on the serious side.It’s like a wedding song.One thing that i would say about Lionel richie.It is definitey marketed for Weddings.Weddings and lionel richie makes a lot of sense.When it comes to the Music that he makes.Artist that would want to collab with him.Would know that it is a serious session because of how long he has been in the Music industry.He grew up in the Music industry.He saw it all.Lionel richie has a high reputation.He will always be remembered.
“Stuck on You” (No. 3), “Running with the Night” (No. 7) and “Penny Lover”.He also wrote Missing you for Diana ross.Lionel richie is clearly a jack of all trades when it comes to production ,writing , singing.This is actually quite rare in the Music industry.They wouldn’t be doing this .I think the reason why that doesn’t happen because they don’t have the does skills.And sometimes it’s better to get it done by a pofessional.That knows what they are actually doing.It makes more sense to hire someone if you don’t know what they are doing.Say you say me won an Oscar award for a movie called White nights.
Oscars are a big deal.It’s a big deal for aspiring writers to win awards like that because.The type of opportunities that you will get is big.Lionel richie collaborated with Michael jackson on a song called We are the world.They were so many succesful artist on there. The different artist of that generation featured on the song.And if you listen to them sing.It’s heavenly.This type of collab probably won’t happen for a long time.They are talent in the music industry.However , not to this level.Lionel richie collaborating was such a good move for him career wise
1986 he released Dancing on the ceiling.It was another successful album songs like dancing on the ceiling and Se la did very well.And many more.Lionel richie 4 album was released in 1996.This was during the time were they were a lot more groups.And also the type of Music that he was making in the 1980s during the 90s .The sound of R&B was evolving.Younger people were also coming up.And the truth is when youve been making music for long.And your getting oler.When there is a new successful singer coming up.They can take the spot that you have.And you could loose attention
Time was released in 1998 .The album that he released wasn’t as successful as the other ones.However , Lionel richie took a break from the Music industry.And during the 90s .There was so much talent coming out.That it was the easiest thing to loose attention.And that why many people use social media to not loose attention.So they do crazy things on social media to not loose the buzz that they have.Rennaissance and Just for you became successful in europe.Lionel richie has a buzz in europe.People who appreciate these old school Black american legends will have look forward to any of their work.
Lionel richie Coming home was released in 2006.I call it love has so much R&B influence.And you could tell that Lionel richie was trying to adapt to the early 2000s.The album became successful.Another album that he released is called Just go and it was released March 10 2009.March 26 2012 he did a reinterpretation of his songs that became very successful.This is definitely a unique idea.Lionel richie became a judge on American idol.What intersting about watching the show is that seeing young peopleperform his songs .Especially the ones that wee born in th early 2000s.
Lionel richie career has been very long.And that difficult for someone to be doing the same thing for years and years.You can tell that Lionel richie really likes making Music.And he is still performing and touring all over the world.He currently has 3 children.A daughter called Sofia richie who’s wedding made the headline it was worldwide.Lionel richie is a legend and will continue to be respected .And also ceratin Black american Legends get even more respect abroad .They are obsessed with the type of Music that they make.Sometimes performing abroad is even better for some American Artist . Lionel richie names will always be remembered among the greats.Because of the work that he has put out over the years.