Lionel is at his best when he writes love songs. IMO he is the greatest writer of love songs of the R&R/R&B era. Try "Easy", "My Love", "Sail On", "Penny Lover", "You Are", Ballerina Girl", "Endless Love", "Just To Be Close To You", "Hello", "Still", "Zoom" and lots of others.
@TheSchuyler753 жыл бұрын
“Sail On” 👍👍 going to listen to that next and “Stuck On You”😁
@Jihavoh7773 жыл бұрын
Sail On and Ballerina Girl for me ☺️
@jimmartin53093 жыл бұрын
And “Truly”, maybe the best true love song of all time! Our song from high school (married 37 years ago).
@helgar7913 жыл бұрын
@@jimmartin5309 I'm the idiot for forgetting "Truly". Thanks.
@jimmartin53093 жыл бұрын
@@helgar791 By no means an idiot! You got them all except for that one! God Bless you!
@TheSchuyler753 жыл бұрын
💜Lionel👍 “Stuck On You” is my favorite LR song 🙏🦋🌈🌞🌻💜
@TheSchuyler753 жыл бұрын
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@dianegoldeneye72073 жыл бұрын
Great song. Try Dancin On The Ceiling.
@Tribblepuppy3 жыл бұрын
Lionel wrote 'Lady' specifically for Kenny Rodgers. He also wrote and performed 'Three Times A Lady', one of his biggest hits.
@PhoenixRisen633 жыл бұрын
This is a groooooove. Feel-good tune. Great party song. "Dancing on the Ceiling" is cool, too. Lionel and the Commodores were known for those, as well as some powerful ballads. "Easy" is a good one, or "Stuck on You".
@LadyGator19833 жыл бұрын
Lionel Richie - Songs Stuck On You Hello All Night Long Say You, Say Me Penny Lover Dancing on the Ceiling
@realityiscool94833 жыл бұрын
"You Are" is a good one. Great 80s tune. I really enjoy your posts.
@darnell493 жыл бұрын
This was when Lionel was "OUTRAGEOUS" on top of the music world.
@pisces2283 жыл бұрын
Yes, "Outrageous!" LOL I loooooove this album.
@miltonslocum89573 жыл бұрын
Twon, I attended Tuskegee Institute(University) with Lionel and the Commodores. It was nothing to see them on the yard or in the cafeteria. The Commodores were the house band at the Elks Lodge on fish fry Friday's. Got to know the guys and it was great to see them become successful. Lionel's written so much music. In addition to what others have mentioned, check out Penny Lover and Stuck On You. Also Lionel wrote Lady for Kenny Rogers. Most of the Commodores songs were written by Lionel. Looking forward to more reactions to the Commodores and Lionel. Really enjoy your reactions!
@joeday42933 жыл бұрын
Ha! My dad had a brush with (future) fame back then. He ran a shoe store in Lanett, AL, and one day three or four young black dudes came in saying that they were in a band that was on its way to play a showcase in New York before some record executives, and they needed new shoes to look sharp. He ended up selling new shoes to half of the Commodores before he or anyone else knew who they were. He asked them the name of the band, and they told him, and he said, "Okay, cool, I'll listen for you on the radio. Good luck." Within a couple of years, they were all over the radio. LOL
@miltonslocum89573 жыл бұрын
@@joeday4293 Man, that's great! They must have been on the way to catch a flight in Atlanta. Like you mentioned, very few people knew of them back then. And as they say, the rest is history.
@musicairplanes48843 жыл бұрын
When I watch American Idol Lionel is always so encouraging and supportive of the young talent. Such a upbeat personality.
@deniseriley66223 жыл бұрын
👍 never a negative thing to say.
@musicairplanes48843 жыл бұрын
@@deniseriley6622 And if he has constructive criticism he always does it in a positive way. That in itself is a rare talent.
@TheDivayenta2 жыл бұрын
Brick House by Lionel and his group The Commodores is a Funk classic! Also , Lionel and Kenny Rogers singing Lady together- with Kenny’s hilarious spoken introduction first!
@donnac12793 жыл бұрын
Where have you been? Lionel is awesome... your still young 😉..us old farts been rockin with Lionel since the Commodors. Motown..ck out Diana Ross and the Supremes to start..theres so many greats..do you know any Ray Charles
@larrywalling28443 жыл бұрын
🤘🏻😎 BRILLIANT. SAIL ON is KOOL 😁
@janiemarshall79283 жыл бұрын
"Easy" , and "Sail On" are both great songs by the Commodores, I think you'd like them both. Yes, they are a vibe. 💙
@thekingcobra633 жыл бұрын
His Commodores stuff is more R and B vibes, he crossed over into pop and even some country if you listen to his collaboration with Alabama " Deep River Woman" you won't be disappointed. Some of his hits in the 80's, Hello, Penny Lover, and of COurse his duet with Diana Ross, Endless Love.
@sonofabeach712 жыл бұрын
"Oh No" by the Commodores is a must hear. You can feel the pain in it.
@rhiahlMT3 жыл бұрын
Love, love, love Lionel Richie. You need to do a week of Motown reactions. Some incredible artists out there.
@Jay-br9ee2 жыл бұрын
Ozone and Turbo are some of the main break dancers in this. They played on Breakin and Breakin 2 Electric Buguloo! Great 80s movies! I grew up in the 80s loved it man. We had fun!
@akintoyeakinsola14582 жыл бұрын
Lionel Richie is an excellent song writer and singer... He is the 'KING OF BALLADS'
@katherinebosse57063 жыл бұрын
Penny Lover was always a fav, duet with Diana Ross ..”Endless Love” is gorgeous, Hello..so many to choose from! Also “Hey There Lonely Girl” by Eddie Holman is iconic. Love ya! ♥️
@LadybugLuv3 жыл бұрын
I remember when he closed out the '84 Olympics in L.A. with this song! America was so boss back then! But maybe it is the same now and I was just 14 then! Lol! Anyway this song was EVERYWHERE!
@Ella-iw7xn3 жыл бұрын
Lived in Los Angeles when this hit the streets. Huge Hit and it just makes you smile. If you listen to it again the build up is awesome. One of my fav songs 🎵
@biajsm47903 жыл бұрын
Listen to Lionel Richard “Hello” it’s a more slower pace R&B song.
@kcronin72113 жыл бұрын
Lionel was a hit machine for years, for lots of different folks. He glided easily between genres, writing what you were thinking of as "straight forward R&B" like "Three Times a Lady" and "Lady" and a bunch of commodores hits; and pop songs like "You Are" or "Running With the Night", but also country-tinged stuff like "Deep River Woman" (Which is fucking legend, I love that song) and super ballads like "Endless Love" or "Hello." And Hello is a cultural touchstone, too, god that song was HUGE and has a really identifiable (and, in retrospect, kind of stalkery and creepy) video (so many stalkery videos/songs in the 80s!) I do love You Are. Great at karoake. :)
@bluedana113 жыл бұрын
Dancing on the celling, another Lionel Richie hits….put’s you in a happy fun mood… 😊
@Mainecoonlady.3 жыл бұрын
This is 80s dance club pop music. ❤️❤️❤️
@NicaB753 жыл бұрын
Lionel did a duet with the country band Alabama in the 80's, and it's rare to hear it anymore but has lovely harmonies and would make a great reaction. It's called "Deep River Woman". ❤
@Juan_E_Dewitt3 жыл бұрын
Missed it by that much
@bemused95223 жыл бұрын
Lionel came from superstar R&B band, them went solo in 80s,...and with many of his songs, like this one, he was showing his range in ability to do different styles. This song will make you smile, "Hello" will make you cry. He was HUGE in the 80s, which is a lot, because so many bands and artists were great, just only one hit wonders, though or every song kinda sounded the same.
@Vonnies19293 жыл бұрын
Wouldn't it be cool to see everybody in the world dancing in the street all night long????
@elizabethwood9409 Жыл бұрын
I grew up in a predominant white area, but my parents listened to tons of Motown. My first concert was Lionel Richie with Tina Turner opening. I think I was in 3rd grade. Awesome!!
@maryhuhnke84963 жыл бұрын
"Dancing on the Ceiling" Official Video ❤ "Hello" Are Iconic 👍👍
@victoriapowell6318 Жыл бұрын
This makes me tear up. The 80s, they really were good times. I miss the feeling of being connected to everyone else. I don't know what happened. We were so far along in making things better, and now they are worse.
@marypulley65123 жыл бұрын
TWON, you can Never be wrong when you play a love song 🎵, or any song by Lionel.
@lisazaccardimeunier83783 жыл бұрын
This is when break dancing became mainstream. Two of the dancers in this video are from an 80’s movies called Breakin’. I loved it when I was a kid!
@billycooke62083 жыл бұрын
a quintessential 80's song. puts me in a good mood. no joke.
@darrinlindsey2 жыл бұрын
Lionel is an Icon. In the late 70s and through the 80s, everything he touched was fire. There's a video on here, that's a clip of a music tribute to Lionel. It was like an award show, but it was just different artists paying tribute to him. In this particular clip, Kenny Rogers told a story about a time when he called Lionel to ask him to write a song for him. Lionel said "No". Then Kenny told him that it would be a bonus track on a Greatest Hits album he was working on, and would sell a minimum of 8 million copies. Lionel said "Is 7:00 tomorrow alright?" Hahaha. The story goes on from there. The song ended up being Lady, and became Kenny's biggest selling song in his career. Check it out on your own, not to react to. Just search for Kenny Rogers and Lionel Ritchie Lady. There's a couple different videos that you'll find. Do the one that's about 7 or 8 minutes. It's kinda funny.
@lindapowers85923 жыл бұрын
Lionel with the Commodores or solo is great! Then his songwriting skills “Lady” 👏🏽 Lady Hello Easy Sail On Night Shift Three Times A Lady Still Endless Love and many more Zoom with the Commodores my favorite.
@pisces2283 жыл бұрын
You asked for song that were more straight R&B, but Lionel stood out because his music wasn't just R&B. He infused it with pop and disco, and even country. He was a huge artist in the 1980s. "Hello," "You Are," "Endless Love" (duet with Diana Ross), "Stuck on You," "Dancing on the Ceiling," "Say You, Say Me" and on and on. Music legend. I love that he's on American Idol now, sharing helping new artists with their careers.
@sandymount19733 жыл бұрын
Dancing on the ceiling is another great party song of his
@aaseloy3 жыл бұрын
Lionel Richie is a National treasure,and i say this as a Norwegian..
@deniseriley66223 жыл бұрын
He also has a country album. He wrote " Lady" for Kenny Rogers and sang with Alabama.
@thekingcobra633 жыл бұрын
This was my era, coming of age in the 80's, remembering the 70's, and remembering all the great music we had in a time before Political correctness when we all just got together and had fun.
@berjaoui922 жыл бұрын
Very nice and positive reaction. This song is from the eighties. That year my dad bought a hifi to listen to disc music. What a magic moment when we heard this song the first time. these were great days for music :) thanks for sharing
@jcsadog2 жыл бұрын
Senior year 84 this was my jam 😎❤💯💪
@maggies1883 жыл бұрын
This was an amazing song for many reasons! Still know all the words.. lol Thanks Twon!!!!!!!
@janosfernandez9452 жыл бұрын
Such a CLASSIC !
@patrickstracener53293 жыл бұрын
If you listen to this song and don't move, you're dead.
@maggies1883 жыл бұрын
He is the man when it comes to writing slow jam.. His talent is insane!
@commenceenavoirmarre3 жыл бұрын
AAaah the happy life of Lionel Ritchie video !
@sherribrock27263 жыл бұрын
Three Times A Lady! Check out his duet with Diana Ross - Endless Love I think it was played at over 1/2 the weddings that year.
@jennytalks58823 жыл бұрын
So wholesome. He's definitely from a different era. Love Lionel.
@k_salter3 жыл бұрын
Check out the Commodores' "Brickhouse" when he was with them.
@travisbolling75883 жыл бұрын
Janet Jackson's when I think of you. That's what this video is reminding of ..
@-M0LE3 жыл бұрын
Subbed man your so chill So passionate about these tunes Sick
@ihooptvchannel521 Жыл бұрын
Love it bro thank you, really enjoyed. This Is my go to feel good song
@free18553 жыл бұрын
Try is ultimate classic love song "Hello". So emotional.
@angelahall3323 жыл бұрын
Definately good vibes. He is a great songwriter also. React to" Endless Love" a duet with Diana Ross and also "Hello"
@chrisv9663 жыл бұрын
If you like this song, check out a newer song of his called, "I Call It Love". If I'm not mistaken, it was produced by Ne-Yo. Great seeing another reaction to another great song!!
@chucknorris22663 жыл бұрын
And easy like Sunday morning
@DavidSingerSongwtr3 жыл бұрын
Stuck on You, My Love, Penny Lover, Truly, Endless Love with Diana Ross number one for like 12 weeks.
@chamberlainwonder369 Жыл бұрын
Greeeeeeat great super platinum
@deborahlazzarini84433 жыл бұрын
Sail On has a great musical build up and terrific lyrics
@pollysmith61853 жыл бұрын
Dancing on the ceiling,
@deniseriley66223 жыл бұрын
You have tons of songs to react to with Lionel Richie. Just his solo career alone and with the Commodores.
@LLgirl-nyk3 жыл бұрын
Have you heard "hello"???Its such a beautiful video too
@shannaross39493 жыл бұрын
Ooh yeah!!! Let’s go!!
@DallasChitown3 жыл бұрын
No the song is Hello. Lionel's first after leaving the Commoders
@GooniesNeverSayDie1980 Жыл бұрын
Entire dance cast of the "All Night Long" music video are from _Breakin'_ and _Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo,_ even Lela Rochon* of _Waiting to Exhale_ fame, I am an '80s baby.
@GooniesNeverSayDie1980 Жыл бұрын
*Lela Rochon is in the blue shirt and pink skirt, dances with Lionel 1 on 1. RIP Shabba Doo/Ozone, Pop N Taco.
@michaelking20383 жыл бұрын
Good feel good song. Nice video.
@trudywolfe27958 ай бұрын
Lady...Hello...Dancing on the Ceiling...
@crystalaldaba59913 жыл бұрын
I suggested it a while ago glade you liked it
@deniseriley66223 жыл бұрын
I wasn't little when this came out, but I was young. Being from Louisiana I always thought they said " Gumbo" and " Jambalaya. 🤣
@snapdragon88883 жыл бұрын
Hello is my favorite, and the video is also very creative.
@Chris-ez7lu3 жыл бұрын
I also invite you to see this festive song in live concert
@-M0LE3 жыл бұрын
That hoodie is fkn dope af 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@markr.devereux33852 жыл бұрын
Like the way you started to write the song off right before it kicked in. I can understand bro. But once it picks up it doesn't let you down til it fades gently out. And usually I gotta watch it again once more or twice. You can't sit still guaranteed. I know the song was huge it was on the radio mtv Grammys big concert shows. Thumbs up
@taniyahricks5012 жыл бұрын
I love your reaction Twon 😍😍💛💛
@NLTwon2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@taniyahricks5012 жыл бұрын
You welcome 😍
@shadow16743 жыл бұрын
I requested it a long time ago , tytytytyytty ..............Shadow
@Chris-ez7lu3 жыл бұрын
The song "lady" with de band the comoders
@jamescosner33763 жыл бұрын
You'll be the 1st one to play that at your next party
@BigPete443 жыл бұрын
#NoLimitNation
@keithyoung43833 жыл бұрын
There is so much for you to explore in great R&B music.
@csf77733 жыл бұрын
This song was an IMMENSE hit in 1983 or so? I mean it was on the radio every hour, every station, until you couldn't escape it! Yes Twon the 80s was a great time to be young and alive, great unity in many ways. But yes his love songs were even better than this, try Truly or Endless Love, he has a huge list. He was at the top of the world for many years. You poor kids, but it's true, there is no comparison between the wealth of secular music and artists of the 70s and 80s especially compared to the misery you have today.
@Mtc0nqr3r3 жыл бұрын
Check out We Are the World. He and Michael Jackson wrote that.
@638DESTRUCTION3 жыл бұрын
This song will forever remind me of the pilot episode of Miami Vice. I really dig your reaction videos, you have a great positive vibe yourself brother. Keep up the good work!
@kermitdingle12553 жыл бұрын
Listen to still. By Lionel Richie
@diannebleacher61563 жыл бұрын
Lionel is the one who wrote Lady, the song you reacted to by Kenny Rogers…
@diannebleacher61563 жыл бұрын
Sorry.. I just read the comments. A lot of other people already told you that already! 😁
@Chris-ez7lu3 жыл бұрын
cool song with the best west coast hip-hop dancers I invite you to go see the 1984 breakdancing movie one day lionel R. was chosen to sing it at the closing ceremony of the 1984 olympics games in losAngeles
@janiemarshall79283 жыл бұрын
Nephew. Please react to "Zoom" by the Commodores. 💙
@lydmarl.4753 жыл бұрын
“Hello”, you might want to try?
@krealm24012 жыл бұрын
If you like this song you may also like another fun/weird one he made "Dancing on the Ceiling" - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pafSZ62tq5t3jpY - the song starts around 0:47
@richardhojczyk22963 жыл бұрын
Lionel Richie is a fantastic performer. Check out Dancing on the Ceiling when you get time. I think it will be exactly what you're looking for.
@leemorgan47993 жыл бұрын
Patrick Swayze is in the video.
@marlarogers93043 жыл бұрын
Try Sail On!
@barbarasalley3 жыл бұрын
Dancing on the Ceiling, Lady, Hello...
@bestman2k9553 жыл бұрын
This is a nice video. What I was (and still am ) pissed off about this video is that they left off the entire second verse of the song. I have no reason why they did that. Aside from this song and "Dancing On The Ceiling" nearly every Lionel Richie's big solo hits were ballads.
@tiacalhoun38413 жыл бұрын
Check out Hello by Lionel
@adamhenry26053 жыл бұрын
Most definitely!
@gwillis013 жыл бұрын
hello dude
@judithforeman18753 жыл бұрын
I would like to introduce you to Patsy Cline. If you have never heard her music, you have missed one of the greatest voices in the world of music.💕♥️✝️✝️♥️