A VIBE!| FIRST TME HEARING Lionel Richie - Running With The Night REACTION

[@NeutronDance]

The electric guitar solo on "Running with the Night" was played by Steve Lukather, best known as a member of the rock band Toto. Lukather sat down in the studio and the engineer played the basic tracks of the song, for him to hear for the first time, so he could plan his part. As the music played, he jammed along on his instrument. At the conclusion of the tune, he said to the engineer, "Okay, I'm ready for a take." The producer replied, "That was a take."

[@andymageen5308]

Just saw him play with Ringo Starr, he still rocks. ✌️

[@Padbill1]

The album cut of the song's outro is much longer and blows you away...showcases Steve Lukather's genuis.

[@BuzzPatio]

Phenomenal guitarist!

[@GT-mq1dx]

Lol you literally copied and pasted this from Google, but good information for everyone else to see. I’m not dishing on you though, sometimes it’s better to use what’s already been written. Peace.

[@KingCobra3849]

Steve Lukather also played the solo for the Stevie Nicks song Stand Back.

[@arties.1964]

You may not have noticed, but the "lonely bridemaid" that Lionel dances with was actually Sheila E., musician, percussionist, Prince protege', etc.

[@BSu-ym5mo]

Which reminds me when are you guys gonna do Sheila’s The Glamorous Life? You’ll love it!

[@bsquared4604]

Nicole Richie is Sheila E's niece.

[@beedeegee9374]

Yes, Nicole’s bio father is Sheila’s brother, also a musician, Pete Michael Escovedo. @@bsquared4604

[@RobertSmith-js2kz]

WHAT! I thought she looked a bit familiar. Cool.

[@motrock2]

The guitar was Steve Lukather from Toto! The end solo he just improvised. He honestly didn't think they would use it. He was just screwing around! LOL And it turned out brilliant!

[@surlechapeau]

Jay/Amber, you'll love his "Truly" and "Endless Love" (with Diana Ross) !!!!! you'll love Lionel on "Three Times A Lady" with the Commodores!! It will be you're new favorite song!!

[@wiltchamberlainisthegoat13]

Great choices I must say. Although it’s hard to pick just one, “THREE TIMES A LADY”is my favorite Lionel Richie song. It’s so beautiful and classy. Tbh, ever since I was a teenager, this song made me think of my Mom who unfortunately passed on 10 years and two weeks ago. She had me at age 41, and this song reminds me of her.

[@kbusby4824]

Great suggestions.

[@wilsoncrtm]

"Still" too!

[@stephaniejones4749]

Lionel Richie was looking smooth in this video. Glad you guys chose this one. He had so many hits from being with the Commodores and then going solo. There's only one Lionel Richie!

[@elebenty5709]

I highly recommend his episode of Finding Your Roots. Learned so much about him and adore him that much more 💓

[@stephaniejones4749]

@@elebenty5709 Oh okay I will do that 👌🏾

[@chrisoakley5830]

A few years ago, Richie re-recorded a bunch of his hits with guest vocalists, one of them was Country superstar Kenny Chesney, when Richie handed him the lyrics to the song that they were recording, Chesney looked at him and said, I don't need the words or the music, I know all your hit songs by heart. Lionel was a big influence on many artists , no matter what their musical preferences were.

[@xerxesalmighty9444]

Toto’s Steve Lukather, Prince protégé percussionist Sheila E., and Michael Jackson’s choreographer Michael Richards. Lionel went all in!

[@wiltchamberlainisthegoat13]

Lionel Richie has so many GREAT songs, it’s amazing. This one here is no exception. I love this song! It’s sleek and sophisticated. It makes you want to go hit the town with your beautiful significant other. Love it!

[@btgiv6009]

This was from the good ol' days, when black artists would take a little R&B, and little rock, and a little pop and crank out a confection that showcased all three. Everything today is so siloed, and unless a hip hop artist samples a song from the past, you just never get this kind of blend anymore. Sad.

[@enriquetheprofessor]

FUN FACT: Singer Richard Marx is one of the background singers on the chorus.

[@jameswalker6878]

Absolutely one of his best songs and videos ever!! He was masterful in this entire production!!

[@miltonslocum8957]

Lionel definitely went uptempo with this song. And and the choreographer for this was the great Michael Peters. He's the one with the young lady on his arm. Michael also choreographed Lionel's video for Hello. Michael also choreographed Thriller and Beat It for Michael Jackson. Michael Peters has worked with many artists. He got his big break when he choreographed Donna Summer's Love to Love You Baby in 75. His body of work is amazing!

[@rebeccamiles1059]

You can also see a young Michael Delorenzo from Michael Jackson's Beat It video and TV show New York Undercover.

[@miltonslocum8957]

@@rebeccamiles1059 Didn't know that. Thanks for the info!

[@rebeccamiles1059]

@miltonslocum8957 You're welcome. I grew up on '80s music videos.

[@nicholes8869]

Lionel is amazing

[@SmilingDesertCobra-ef1ly]

Steve Luke Killin it. I swear he and toto were probably the most important people in music history

[@dillanwenzel9957]

“Tell Me” is a perfect underrated upbeat Lionel song won’t be disappointed

[@janleonard3101]

6:38 That guitar solo was done by Steve Lukather of Toto who also did a lot of the guitar work on the Thriller album.

[@alejandrobojorquez6181]

DeBarge " Who's Holding Donna Now (Official Video) " 1985 an absolutely amazing and beautiful song with an incredible Bass sound and the classic Drums of the mid 80s overall it's a super fantastic sound and Vocals are phenomenal

[@RobertSmith-js2kz]

Oh my gosh yes ... Incredible song.

[@donnadubyak6504]

This Donna agrees. Not a lot of people remember that song.

[@VanDiemensLair]

FUN FACT: The lady in the red dress Lionel dances with is none other than Sheila E., who also happens to be the biological Auntie of actress/reality tv personality, Nicole Richie, who was adopted by Lionel and his first wife.

[@gigi-ij1hk]

Oh damn I had forgotten how those two families were entangled

[@beedeegee9374]

Sheila E is known in the business as the “Queen of Percussion”. Her father is a well known percussionist, Pete Escovedo. Many members of her family are in the music business.

[@Ken-vk8pb]

This was a big hit for Lionel Richie back in 1984 and I remember it well. You guys would like listening to "Carribean Queen" by Billy Ocean from 1984 also if you have not reacted to that one yet.

[@ruff500]

or "Loverboy "

[@jmtz23]

"Endless Love" is a song written by Lionel Richie and originally recorded as a duet between Richie and singer/actress Diana Ross... Guys you'll love it

[@alyarout]

no bad songs from this guy. i love lionel richie.

[@jimmycranier3668]

He was at the top of his game back in these days , high production video for mtv.

[@vcg73]

Shoutout to late great choreographer Michael Peters, who also created the iconic choreo for Michael Jackson's "Thriller" and "Beat It" and Pat Benatar's "Love is a Battlefield".

[@KevinKnight-by4yt]

Yes,I remember him.he is missed,more than he realized,wherever you are Micheal,it,s not the same without you.

[@LastDom]

The guitar part and solo at the end was played by Steve Lukather of Toto. A great studio musician and guitarist in general.

[@princessoffire1107]

You wanna know a true 80s MTV baby? When we heard this song on the radio, our minds inserted the background noises of footsteps, finger snaps, sirens and we knew what part of the song video each dance move went to

[@JeanPierreWhite]

Goosebump hit. Love it. Desert Island Disc for sure

[@KevinKnight-by4yt]

You,re not alone,HERE.

[@jamiedianne6778]

I haven’t listened to this one in ages but WOW dies this bring back the 80s for me!

[@tylerhackner9731]

Love him

[@wallhome464]

Luthaker's work on the solo and most impressive, the end of the song when he turns it loose!

[@Deborahtunes]

One of my absolute favorites from Lionel in his solo tunes. This and "You Are". Taking me down memory lane here. I was 17 when this song was tearing up the radio. Great times...

[@hanierfamily]

On guitar, ladies and gentlemen - Steve Lukather! And we forgot how great the bass line was! Fantastic! We love this song. Great Stuff!

[@RosieM1970]

You need to catch his sing “YOU ARE” !!

[@tamcon72]

THIS is how you crash a wedding! Great reaction; thanks for posting!

[@conrad4667]

This, and Maroon 5’s Sugar.

[@Blissty4]

This was a mega hit back in the day. The lead dancer who choreoghraphed the song was the same lead dancer & choreographer of Michael Jackson 'Beat It' video. Sheila Escovedo, aka Sheila E played Lionel love interest. It's indeed its best video. As a solo artist, 'Truly' is for me his best song. With the Commidors, it's 'Sail On'. But he was truly a hit maker in the 70's & 80's. He hasn't made a bad song.

[@movieloverforlife]

Love me some Lionel Richie! One of the greatest song writers and singers ever!

[@davidrobinson3716]

I don't know if it was ever used on the TV show "Miami Vice" but it has that vibe.

[@phantomcollector1976]

ONE OF THE GREATEST SINGERS OF ALL TIME

[@anthonys2818]

I miss my MTV & Lionel Richie was one of my favorites 🤩 Thank you 🙏

[@beedeegee9374]

Yes, MTV is a whole different animal than it was in the early years. Alan Hunter, one of the first five VJs was a year ahead of me in our small college. We were so proud of his success.

[@AgentJamesLee]

I am one of your followers who LOVED the 80's and I love your reactions. I'll repeat what's been said to Jay before. He misses so much by closing his eyes to enjoy the music. I'm saying " Jay! Open your eyes. You're missing a great part of the video".

[@conrad4667]

His best.

[@reneestes6254]

The fun MTV videos of the 80’s. Some of them were strange, some were cheesy, and some were great. Lionel’s music is always top notch!

[@SassyRedhead1011]

Oooh!!! Running With the Night and Serves You Right are my favorite Lionel Richie songs. Thank you!!!

[@FredPena-rd5cf]

Late 70s early 80s Lionel Richie was on top!

[@wiltchamberlainisthegoat13]

Yes, late 70s and all through the 80s I’d say. I saw him in concert in the summer of 84. It was a great show.

[@FredPena-rd5cf]

@@wiltchamberlainisthegoat13 i never saw him. But i saw Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5 Victory tour that year at the Gator Bowl and Lionel Richie was in attendance. Michael acknowledged it at the show and pointed to him. He was in the sky box above where i sat. So i have seen him in person. Woulda loved to seen him do a show.

[@daphoenix6817]

Love the reaction a great Lionel Ritchie song that doesn't get the props it truly deserves.

[@futurereflections4097]

The introduction to new music works both ways on this channel. I’ll be checking out Lionel Richie

[@chrisoakley5830]

You won't be sorry, he has many more great hits.

[@jackieburchell2187]

8:00 loving the guitar 🎸 solo on this track ❤Lionel.xx

[@mia795]

One of my favorite lionel richie songs

[@pitoraaijmaakers9733]

And the drums, ladies and gentlemen…. The legendary Jeff Porcaro!!!

[@jamesstarks3676]

The female dancer with Lionel Richie is Debbie Allen, and she was also the choreographer and also is the sister of Phylicia Rashad (Claire from the Cosby show). Another choreographer in this video is the late, great Michael Peter's, who also did the choreography for Michael Jacksons "Beat It" (played as his rival gang member in white) and also did Thriller and even appears in Lionel Richies "Hello" video as the blind woman's dance instructor.... bonus points, he was also a dancer in the video for Pat Benetars "Love is a Battlefield".

[@brothercinnamon2479]

That is not Debbie, that is Sheila E. who was in his band at the time. Look it up

[@Lovejazz01]

Just bought my tickets to see Lionel Ritchie live for the first time , never saw him live solo, only with The Commodores back in the day, can’t wait!

[@Lovejazz01]

The guy with the hat that was popping his arm for the female dancer, that’s the legendary choreographer Micheal Peters, he was known for choreographer for plays, movies, tv shows, tv commercials , but he was really known back in the MTV 80’s for choreography for several epic music videos for Micheal Jackson, Pat Benatar, and others. He also appeared in Lionel Richie’s “Hello” video. If you go back and watch the legendary video for MJ’s “Beat It”, he is the lead “ Gang Member/Dancer” in the white jacket.

[@BuzzPatio]

Some awesome guitar action by the INCREDIBLE Steve Lukather…!

[@isacf2598]

All that Lionel sing...is very good ❤

[@charlesrichardson8684]

Great song by Lionel. Keep them coming guys!❤❤❤❤

[@chrismcdonagh688]

Great record, the guitar solo is class. I saw Lionel live a few years ago, great concert. There was a lady in the front row who was there for her 90th birthday and she was up on her feet dancing like everyone else.

[@torydz]

The thing I love about videos like this is how dancers turn ordinary movements such as walking and such into dance moves.

[@stargells1384]

I've seen Lionel Richie in concert a few times, he is just as good live.

[@edwardforster8905]

Amber and J, love your channel so much and couldn't wait for your reactions on this one!! 😉 Awesome Lionel Richie tune, probably my favorite!! Such an edge and mysterious like you both said. The incredible Steve Lukather on guitar!! 🎸🎸🎸❤️ and Jeff Porcaro on the Drums!! 🥁 ❤️ Killer Keys 🎹 and Bass too just like y'all said. 😊 Thank you both for hitting this one!! If you haven't done *You Are* or *Penny Lover* I highly recommend those 2 for your next Lionel songs. @RobSquadReactions

[@beachbumsailordude]

Not just Steve Lukather on guitar. Steve walked into the session and told the engineer to cue up the section they wanted the solo in and play it so he could get the feel. After that he told them "Do it again and I'll run through it once before we record". So they did that and when it was done Steve said, "Ok I'm ready to take my 1st crack at it". The engineer came back and said, "We're done. You can go pickup your check. We were rolling and it's good". The album it was on won a grammy. This was the same year Toto won a bunch of grammies for Toto IV.

[@edwardforster8905]

Yep... 6 Grammy's (I believe) for Toto IV. Smokin album. Steve has been on an INSANE number of records!! I've had the great fortune of talking to him and meeting him twice. He is such a cool person.

[@billyselman6371]

Love Lionel Richie’s music!

[@pamelaselegantsoirees]

I had not seen this video in years. Lionel Richie was smooth. He had a lot of hits.

[@claytondietl8136]

So glad you finally reacted to this! By far, my favorite Lionel Richie song! It oozes cool 😎!

[@BillGraper]

I forgot just how cool this song is. It was great to hear it again. I usually don't lose touch with songs from my youth, but it's been a long time for this one.

[@emmahowells8334]

Always loved this song, its a definite favourite of mine. Love the beat, the base and always makes you wanna dance. 😎❤️👌

[@johnbickle8457]

This is one of the songs that most reminds me of the 80s. easily in the top 10 in my book.

[@elizabethfranco1284]

I really like this one it was so cool.

[@jeannieschmidt2217]

Great pick! I also love his ballad - Only You. I'm also putting a request in for MORE Richard Marx. His ballads that you did are fantastic - but you guys are MISSING his equally AMAZING up tempo songs. Don't Mean Nothing, Too Late To Say Goodbye are Bangers! There is a more underrated one called Loney Heart - but it's still a personal favourite. Big hugs from Canada!

[@scorpiouk5914]

Did you know Richard Marx did backing vocals on this song as a session singer? Before he got his break. I didn't either, until I looked up this song on Wikipedia. Awesome!

[@jeannieschmidt2217]

@@scorpiouk5914 I did NOT know this - but it's awesome. Thanks for sharing :)

[@CineRam]

Oh man, this is the coolest. Not just Lionel and his boys, and not just the bass guitar and the whole vibe. This is a video that has expertly matched it's camera movement with the dance choreography. I could watch it over and over again.

[@gigi-ij1hk]

I miss the mini-movie-musical videos of early MTV

[@billyt9987]

Between Lionel's solo work and the Commodores. He's got quite the catalog. I'm a rocker at heart. But, good music is good music. No matter the genre

[@fitzgivesfits1]

A sweet wholesome song by Lionel Richie that should be on your radar, ",Ballerina Girl".

[@NetVoyer]

The man can play and sing.

[@davidreyna7712]

Thank you for posting this. Like many have said, Lionel has so many hits. I've forgotten about this one. Thanks again.

[@thebeardedseeker5633]

Man I miss this era. We didn't just have singers, we had artists. ♥ Today's entertainers seem so pedestrian by comparison.

[@santiagohardy2728]

That song and video is a memory trigger to me. I had completely forgotten about it. There was a cinematic themed genre to the mid 1980s music video industry. That video, Pat Benetar's "Love Is A Battlefield", and Michael Jackson's "Beat It" were typically aired. sequentially on TV stations that played music video programming. The infancy of the music video production era. It was quite a time.

[@gigi-ij1hk]

All three of those videos were directed by the same guy

[@santiagohardy2728]

@@gigi-ij1hk Yep. I forgot. Another memory trigger.

[@timmiszkowski9222]

Awesome. Also the great guitar work is Steve Lukather from Toto

[@MarkBricely]

Probably my favorite tune from him. But there are so many great tunes by him.

[@mil2k11]

Huge Commodores fan so of course I love Lionel. So smooth.

[@hk43xx]

I just got tickets to see him and Earth, Wind, & Fire in concert in June. I have never seen either one live, I'm excited.

[@EricGruber-j4k]

Lionel dominated the 80's, so many songs, and videos to go with them. This guy was iconic and always on television, and played at every dance, club, or wedding.

[@marianclough8577]

Glad that you're listening to the great Lionel Richie.

[@robinreiley1828]

Lionel Richie......Smooooooth!

[@kevinhooper3003]

Great reaction! There’s not much that Mr. Richie touched that didn’t turn to gold.

[@delorespetree3243]

Love Lionel music

[@istari0]

Such an excellent song! It's my favorite from him and the accompanying video makes it even better; something a lot of videos do not do.

[@sunnybearbuds]

Oh yes! You did one of mine! This is my fav Lionel song. This is my freshman year in high school, attending the valentine's banquet (dateless, of course) and enjoying seeing all my friends decked out and having fun.

[@magaliedeconto1682]

Such a pleasure for seeing Lionel Richie one of the greatest Artist ofall time❤ this song is so fantastic ! Please more Lionel Richie more Eighties ! ❤ So many years i'm waiting for Spandau Ballet "through the barricades" for example 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 This song is a MASTERPIECE.

[@raymondohlsen5054]

Gotta love Lionel Richie!!

[@Musicvegan01]

Commodores: Fancy Dancer / Too Hot Ta Trot / Old Fashion Love / Machine Gun / X Rated Movie / Just To Be Close To You / Captain Quickdraw / Jesus Is Love / I Feel Sanctified

[@teresaeames6926]

I know how much Amber loves sax and horns, check out the song “You Belong To The Night” by Glen Frey!!

[@jesrush]

Ooh good song!!✌️😊🦋💙

[@MrBlackBono]

the video and kthe shong maaaan fire i remember watching this when i was a kid ii was so into the dance and the music so glue to it, its amount favorite 80s song

[@dudeusmaximus6793]

Forgot about this song. Dang this is good!

[@jeffallard3221]

Wow, I had totally forgotten about this one! It hasn't quite endured like some of Lionel's other hits, especially the ballads that he's best known for, but it's a cool tune. Great reaction guys!

[@lorrietrabing2425]

Yes indeed. I remember those days well!

[@mavfin8720]

Another big 80s hit. Was one of his best.

[@blueeyedcowboy8291]

My mom loved this song, as did I. I couldn't remember anything about it, but I knew I heard it and saw the video a thousand times. Two minutes into the reaction, I was singing every word. Top notch Lionel right here.

[@edlusk1003]

Lionel is always good music good songs..

[@thatlindgirlinutah5829]

This was released in my Sophomore year in high school and we used some of the dance moves from the video in our tall flag routine. This song and video brought back so many happy, fun, and warm fuzzy memories of high school, parades, half-time shows, the thrill of being with my first boyfriend and the anger and heartbreak when he asked someone else to his senior prom and then ghosted me when she told him NO! LOL I wouldn't be who I am today without all those things that happened that whole year and with the soundtrack of Lionel Richie playing in the background!

[@BonniePicc]

Lionel Richie had quite a portfolio of music between the Commodores and his solo career. A few I would recommend are Endless Love, his duet with Diana Ross, Love Will Find A Way, and Truly.

[@reneeburich9497]

Loved this song then, still love it! And, yes, the bass is fire!

[@michaelcoffey1991]

Never was a huge fan of Lionel but this is a solid jam and my 2nd favorite of his solo career. @Rob Squad was fun to see you all enjoy this 80's classic.

[@carolmartin4413]

Lot of talent out there in music land then there's superstars....Lionel Richie is one of them. Can't think of one of his songs I don't love