Lionel Richie on His Return to Las Vegas, Memories of Frank Sinatra & Making Love to His Own Music

Lionel talks about his return to Las Vegas, the possibility of singing “Endless Love” with Jimmy someday, memories of Frank Sinatra, Don Rickles, Liberace, and Bob Dylan, being recognized in public, the new season of “American Idol,” the touching tribute he did for his dear friend Kenny Rogers on the Grammys, and Jimmy asks Lionel whether or not he has ever made love to one of his own songs.
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[@sparkleinyoureyes8259]

Lionel Richie sound great live at the Grammys 2021 !! He’s looking great & healthy such a Legend !! 👍👑⭐️🌟🤩😍

[@normagarcia2541]

Like your song w Diana Ross missing you

[@NewMessage]

Every time I see my uncle, he says "By the way, Lionel Richie says 'Hello'."

[@sierra4766]

Your uncle is a gem 😂😂

[@stormskater.]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mm12345777]

Awww that's so cute! 😂💙

[@kito1san]

Thanks for the idea. Now listening to Lionel Richie's Greatest HITS on youtube..

[@britneyiyanna]

“hello, is it me your looking forrr” hhahahaa

[@Yari_no_sekai]

Good to see such a legend in Jimmy show.

[@anthonygordon9483]

You can tell when jimmy is interviewing one of his fans. For the fact that he saw lionel with his mother. He is fond of it that cause his mother was a fan. Props for jimmy for sitting there asking all the right questions and not talking so much lol

[@yeskev]

Jimmy is a great interviewer and Lionel is a legend. I could have watched another 30 mins of this.

[@KtotheL]

MAN LOVE LOVE LOVE YOU LIONEL !!! we have missed you ! i dream something will happen to me and i can go on a vacation to vegas and see you. i never had one before and this would be special if i could meet Jimmie too wow just the thought ....

[@sergbustam]

Lionel Richie , a legend without a doubt , brought a lot of good memories : THANK YOU LIONEL AND JIMMY ! ! ! ! !

[@MsColetha]

Love Love Love to Mr. Lionel Richie🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀

[@MonkyDollqueen]

It's not about who is real in your face it's about who stays loyal behind your back.

[@22Phantasm]

Legendary Lionel. Bless his heart.

[@sasi6002]

The legend himself!

[@MONKeEeYboi]

Good to see a legend on the show. Lionel Richie was with him too 😁

[@rivasantos3516]

Lionel Richie ❤️👏

[@magalisuarez2397]

Yeahhhh!!! I love that era Lionel Richie, The Commodores, Kenny Rogers. Yes, come to New York too, please!! 🙏❤🗽

[@MsColetha]

I remember seeing Lionel Richie for the first time at the Houston livestock show and rodeo with my kids and it was an awesome awesome experience he puts on a really great show and I hope to get tickets to see his show in Vegas later on this year!

[@ainiarif6910]

Love Lionel Richie

[@james33097]

Wow,Mr. R. is genuinely awesome!! I definitely list him as "one of the greats!"

[@luciannbrewer2441]

The futuristic tour when he walked with Diana Ross virtually during Endless Love!! 🥰🥰🥰🥲

[@sherryhesner5940]

Hi Lionel! 😘

[@pleasejustdobetter]

"Have you ever made love to one of your own songs" lmao priceless. What an ice breaker. Lionel you are for sure beloved wish I could give you a hug, you've always been apart of my life.

[@MohammedIbrahim-px7cc]

His song (Lady) brought so much joy to a really good friend of mine.

[@elcasho]

Tell Lionel to do a world tour!

[@magalisuarez2397]

Jimmy, who doesn't Love Lionel Richie? 😘❤❤❤❤❤❤❤👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@loose-arrow-garage]

I've always liked Lionel Ritchie. Back in the day when we had to use answering machines my recorded message to callers was Lionel singing; Hello, is me you're looking for?

[@odradekk]

Moved by this legend real hunger to have contact with others human beings. I can see it in your eyes Lionel.

[@Johnnie24]

JIMMY kimmel 🙌🙌👏👏👏👏👏

[@bluedogfish2]

What a class act

[@ahnanda68]

Dancing in September 😊 my friends used to prank call me with ... hello 🤣

[@salmonesque]

I love Lionel Ritchie

[@saundramorris3615]

Please write that book Lionel. I would love to read it.

[@threepeater]

Loved this!! Legendary Lionel!

[@rr0584]

Lionel Richie is one of the best story tellers ...

[@pas9ify]

His story about Frank Sinatra illuminates the greatness of both men,

[@xXColdHandsXx]

Now I am going to listening to "Hello"

[@anthonygordon9483]

.... Is it me you're looking for ?

[@BearMeat4Dinner]

I remember meeting him like over 10 years ago at Ohare Airport in Chicago when I had to go pick up my mom from da airport.

[@frankmacleod2565]

I was friends with one of Lionel's sons in high school, he was always super cool. Friendly and smart and polite. I still remember that kid, decades later. Lionel is a legend.

[@conanobrien1861]

Two truly great people.

[@miloallerton]

Shoulda hugged him at the end there Jimmy.

[@oliviagreen7423]

Great to see Lionel! He should make a film about his very interesting life💯

[@fatimaismail848]

A super guy with his music.Lovely!

[@tesoracity]

Lionel look like he just got done giving some golden tickets. 🤣🤣

[@h7opolo]

jimmy's the best

[@AndrewsOpinion15]

HAPPY 72TH BIRTHDAY LIONEL RICHIE !!!!

[@junior3dc]

I love how clearly legit excited Lionel is to be out of the house and talking to humans.

[@zeldasmith6154]

Mr. Richie is lovely. He's smart and kind and astute. I love his voice.

[@doloresm7396]

I have had this crush on Lionel Richie since I was 26, I am now over 60 and I still have this undying crush. The man is a King.

[@LisaLGruman]

GREAT interview!

[@jodiurlacher145]

Seeing him preform in person was ahh-may-zing! He just gets better with age!!!!

[@denamitchell2334]

Yes!!! Book pretty please with sugar on top. Your a survivor. The world needs your story printed.

[@stephaniecannon410]

Aww 🥰 Very exciting & awesome interview. 🌹Afro 🔥💯

[@marynamurray9385]

I adore Lionel Richie and he was a great guest on the show!

[@divagirllove3977]

That was so delightful. Love, love, love Lionel Richie. What a beautiful charming entertaining talented fun man. He and Jimmy together are actually quite hilarious. Very cute interview. I love all the stories, esp about the rat pack. Thank you. Xo

[@donnaackenhausen8986]

One of my favorite people.

[@lionelrichie4380]

Thanks for the great love my baby girl.

[@kito1san]

Thanks for the idea. Now listening to Lionel Richie's Greatest HITS on youtube..

[@mwhitehall889]

I LOVE LIONEL RICHIE!!!! Franny P.

[@davidaucoin7280]

I would read his book

[@edgarcayce2.02]

Don Rickles was nicknamed "Mr. Warmth". Come on, Lionel, get it right! lol

[@evaflandrak4273]

Delightful....

[@stuartsoll3254]

I love that song zoom.

[@joshualieder7524]

Your song ANGEL and SHOUT IT TO THE WORLD make me dance in traffic while driving. I am sixty and male...lol. Can you please fly my wife and I out to Vegas to see your show? We live in Rhode Island, Sir.

[@adamianny155]

Adore lionel

[@NerdyGirlLiveLove]

Yay

[@Keyshaw30]

❤️

[@salvation7362]

He's 71? If he had grey hair he'd still only look 55 at most!

[@issiewizzie]

He’s been around forever however him being only 71 that means he accomplished a lot in his early age

[@killakann6746]

Lionel, Jimmy thank you for the laughs!! Keep sharing, listening and joking.

[@gweno550]

Three times a lady is a song about Lionel's grandma, mom, and then wife in 1978 not a make out song

[@itzeldeanda4328]

❤❤❤❤❤❤..

[@kimbrown7971]

Jimmy has the most infections laugh!

[@kimbrown7971]

Oops . ,,infectious laff

[@samanrabati701]

Which jangle come from???

[@chanendlerbong]

Now he is the 2nd most popular Lionel in the world 😂😂🤣🤣

[@JuJu-cz1lw]

Lionel Ritchie, half man half lion

[@denamitchell2334]

I did it my way is the only way.

[@ovh992]

Why is the stage so dark?

[@dayg883]

So early Dont know what to commet**..

[@rvpstudioscanada3991]

How about a Spell Check?? *Don't *comment

[@dayg883]

No , i am good*

[@lucasrojas7060]

He looks like a character that Jordan Peele would play

[@treatpeoplewithkindnesshi1602]

Wish to see Arthur gunn

[@rvpstudioscanada3991]

WHOO HOO!!!! I am viewer number 140 !!! Do I get a *PRIZE* Jimmy???

[@rtgray4188]

$1500/ ticket at Wynn Resort for Lionel Richie ticket & NO VIP Meet & GREET for that? I first saw Commodires in NYC in 1971 when they were opening act for Jackson Five. I'd won Tickets for 4, Backstage tickets & Limo ride to there from Manlius is a Syracuse Suburb & home. We were SO EXCITED. I saw Commodores every year they came to Syracuse..Now Retired to Florida, if I has $1500, would REOLACE my 1999 vehiclr..Lionel Richie's Vegas show $1500+hotel+ food+ Airfare + misc out of MANY of his long time fans like me. Do you ever get FREE tickets for HIS show there & Hotel? My BEST Lionel Ruchie fan lives in Michigan, in same boat..EXPENSIVE..Jimmy Kimmel for me watching your show after our late night abc affiliate ...lmk.. ..

[@rtgray4188]

When he DOES come to Florida, is to Hard Rock Casinos in Hollywood or Tampa on weekend night..3 hour drive there abd home My 1999 vehicle I can only drive locally for fear of breaking down. I can ONLY Dream 9f winning the Lottery, Powerball or all expense paid trip to see him..Thanks for having him as a guest. I was member of his 1983 Fan Club & Commodores in 70's..

[@denamitchell2334]

Luke 20:38

[@denamitchell2334]

Proverbs 6:20-23

[@martinjp1]

10:35 All night long?

[@gordonshumway1289]

BlizAck don't crizzy breh.

[@joanbhamm9228]

Jeffrey D Morgan made be since in Georgia having seasonal allergies Pine trees make you feel like flu

[@ally_e9541]

First

[@rvpstudioscanada3991]

140. Do I win??

[@graememcfee23]

he hasnt had surgery has he 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@alfjoe15]

:)

[@treatpeoplewithkindnesshi1602]

Mms i

[@Tuck_Frump]

Is lionel richie chinese?

[@cjerome93hall]

10:36-10:54 is what you came for 😏

[@pablosouth1240]

So Jimmy I thought Sleepy Sleepy was going to be part of your clown show for falling 🤔 oh wait I forgot he's your puppet master

[@doomoncharlie]

Is he having a allergic reaction to something?

[@Me-so8og]

I think Jimmy K should stop his obsession about when and how his guests make love, he asked Michelle Obama twice, 2nd times, she described the question as sick obsession, he also asked President Obama, now Lionel. I think it is disrespectful and may land him into trouble one day . Apart from that, I like his shows.

[@NickBirchBDB]

Lionel turned himself into a black asian

[@vittorio870]

Did he botox ? tell me ..... for I haven't got a clue

[@AA-wc3tw]

Do people who have a ton of plastic surgery think that no one can tell that they've had a ton of plastic surgery? Do they actually think they're fooling anyone? I legit want to know.

[@robertbruce2840]

Vegas is where singers/entertainers go to die.

[@jaybee5832]

Anybody who's somebody has performed in Vegas.

[@cherylbiberston8923]

HELLO HELLO IM IN BARSTOW CALIF, I SO MUCH LOVE YOU! IM 61 IF I CAN COME SEE YOU I MIGHT BE ABLE TO AFFORD 1/2 MY TICKET... HAHA I'M THINKING YOU AND JIMMY COULD SING DANCING ON THE CEILING, OR....HELLO..OR WE ARE THE WORLD...I want your book! I want Kenny R back too TAKE CARE SIR HOPE YOUR BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER IS GOOD ...BE SAFE!!! LOTS OF LOVE🥰😂🤭

[@yakamarezlife]

@@jaybee5832 without a doubt you make it to vegas your somebody

[@goosepecker8119]

Joe Biden got hit by one of Trump's golf balls and tripped boarding Air Force One. MAGA cannons fire

[@charlesedwards1109]

Please stop the plastic surgery, please.

[@peterlundstrom6740]

Sad to see that much facial surgery.