Lionel Richie on Making We Are the World, Katy Perry Leaving Idol & Jimmy Scares Lionel With a Snake

[@waxandwayne]

I grew up on the Commodores and Lionel's music. This man is an iconic American for sure. All Night Long.... Easy Like Sunday Morning.... Say Yes

[@cheri7054]

Lionel seems so grateful this all came together. He's a proud father of this song and what it achieved

[@NordinAhmad-e8x]

Winn

[@dreamwarrior_7833]

Proof that there was some sort of magic that existed in the 80s. There is no way they could get all of those superstars together today. There aren't even enough current musicians on that level in existence today.

[@nicedoppy2077]

yeaaah!!!

[@JonnoPlays]

Lionel is such a legend and I will love him forever. He's so humble and funny and truthful. What a gem 💎

[@cuauhtemocacosta2581]

IS MY ARTIST FAVORITE OF USA . HI FROM MEXICO .

[@dominiquehouleemc1044]

Just watched it... brought back so many memories and emotions, I couldn't stop sobbing ! What an extraordinary moment in everyone's life. Lionel you nailed it big time!

[@estevangonzalez9212]

That documentary was so good. We Are the World was way before my time but I found it in my youth and listened to it on repeat for years. Great message and story

[@ptv.s.squirrel6659]

Hands down the best documentary; understanding and shown how this iconic song came to be renewed the song!

[@MonganSteve]

If you haven't seen this Documentary you must watch it ! Its amazing !

[@sreace723]

I remember the World Premiere of We Are The World. I was 10. It was such an AMAZING time for music. I was a HUGE fan of the song. As soon as the documentary dropped on Netflix; I was watching. There were times I had a huge smile on my face and tears running down my cheeks. Lionel is an ICON!

[@renatilio]

There is a more complete documental on KZbin. It's great too.

[@ginac2772]

The documentary is really good! So fun to see and hear all of those incredible artists!

[@arminwilde5022]

it was trash

[@thegrimes5477]

​@@arminwilde5022Dustbin that way.

[@terrellgrant1570]

It was indeed a great documentary

[@ChickPeaChannel]

Loved the documentary. And what a great time in music.

[@beatrizgomezart]

Amazing documentary! Please watch! ❤❤

[@holdensmokin]

I went to see Madonna's Celebration concert last night in Seattle. She's amazing! Best concert ever . ❤❤❤

[@jaynewalter6112]

Yes he does I love him and his music penny lover and all his music 3:49

[@roxannestapleton-whyms6925]

I thoroughly enjoyed this interview. The banter, jokes, fun, chemistry, stories, you name it Lionel and Jimmy delivered mucho, mucho, biggo!!!

[@luizportes]

Just learned a new word", banter"!.And it is a good one!.😊

[@roxannestapleton-whyms6925]

You're welcome.

[@roselynnsalamone280]

In my opinion Lionel Richie is my favorite artist Thank you for being so true, your a national treasure .❤

[@HH-gv8mx]

Was Lionel Richie ever married to Nicole Richie‘s mother?

[@elizabethmcleod246]

@@HH-gv8mxNo, I believe Nicole was adopted.

[@HH-gv8mx]

@@elizabethmcleod246 oh wow I never knew that. Is her sister Sophia adopted as well?

[@TalkingBook72]

No, only Nicole is adopted

[@cuauhtemocacosta2581]

TAMBIEN ES MI CANTANTE FAVORITO DE USA Y ELVIS PRESLEY EN SEGUNDO Y SINATRA EN TERCERO . SALUDOS DESDE MEXICO

[@WendyDahling3]

I graduated in 1985 too! I loved the documentary! It was a great walk down memory lane.

[@Purple1984Rain]

Love Lionel such an incredible body of work with The Commodores and his solo stuff. Sail On, Easy, Lady You Bring Me Up and Running With the Night are some of my personal favourites. Also loved Lady the big hit he wrote/produced for the late great Kenny Rogers.

[@andercoyote4170]

Oh Easy is one of the greatest songs ever . Sound of the 70s!!! That song still melts me in bliss ❤

[@mmsiphonevinyls1027]

I also love Lady You Bring Me Up , probably my favourite song of his career

[@robinbatac2085]

Cyndi just nailed perfectly her line…never made a mistake you consider her in line-up over madonna.

[@denniszenanywhere]

Lionel and Quincy were perfect as the anchors of that recording -- they made every ego in that room perform for a cause. He may not be Michael but I like his level-headedness.

[@massey4business]

Wow! Lionel looks great for 74!

[@Tomas_Pita]

sounds like wtf though. Tina?

[@nancy9891]

Botox, and plastic surgery does wonders. Lionel is certainly not overdone.

[@JaseBDaley]

his face is only 4 years old, he tricked you lol

[@HH-gv8mx]

His face is younger than his neck!

[@RyanWehr]

All spare parts

[@76damage]

So glad Cyndi did it. Her line is iconic ❤

[@Leslie42363]

Agreed. Cyndi brought that song home. No one could have done it like she did.

[@jansoncarneiro8897]

CYNDI QUEEN WORLD

[@WendyDahling3]

She’s incredible!!!

[@jad8123]

I always thought the best part was the Huey, Cyndi and Kim verse. I’m 59 and remember this being done at the time. I think the theme was Leave Your Ego At The Door. Then the video came out and everyone was simply stunned. It was a special moment in time. The 80’s were the best.

[@lc.c6835]

Well, I am so glad I stuck around and finished this interview. I`m a fan of Kimmel! Lionel Richie is a genius. I didn`t know it then, but this guy is a master of his craft(s). Bravo, Lionel Richie.

[@GreatGownsBeautifulGowns2018]

Loved the documentary and I love Lionel. Him and Jimmy together have the best chemistry.

[@CharlotteLombard-uk4gi]

Lionel Richie a real gentleman 1 of the most wonderful men on the planet he just so much for people he doesn't even let people know how great he is he's not just a singer he's a great humanitarian a wonderful father and just a tribute to the world

[@asteverino8569]

Thank you Lionel for all your contributions to American music for so many years.

[@joseegonzalez4894]

What a fun guy is Lionel! This one is probably my favorite interview that Jimmy had done with a celebrity! I really enjoyed it!!!👏👏👏👏👏

[@Noeau]

Next to Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie has gotta be the greatest R and B, Pop artist there is. So many hits, solo and with the Commodores. Great interview! He’s is so funny and witty.

[@gardy4390]

Love this man .He is a very special man, we are very lucky to have him .Fantastic ❤️ 😀 💙

[@IMGreg..]

The man is 74 years old and he moves better and looks better than most men 20 years his junior.

[@MarkoVukovic0]

Him and Samuel Jackson, love it!

[@loveforeignaccents]

I wouldn't go that far. LOL.

[@steveprudell9976]

Absolutely 💯 forgive 🙏 🙌 ❤️ 👏 definitely not a helpful tool going under scalpel..thanks

[@thegodpotato132]

@@MarkoVukovic0bro can never just compliment one man. Shut up.

[@DemonKingNemo]

I'm 29 and limp due to my arthritis

[@Ernie1978]

Cyndi Lauper's bridge is my favourite bit on "We Are the World."

[@BenjiDarius]

Sounding like a goddamn siren wa Wa WA WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@NytronX]

World's first vocal wah wah pedal. The take of hers that made the album wasn't even the best take, she nailed one of the takes in the outtake but Huey and the other woman were out of tune.

[@arabest524]

I do too! Lol!

[@kayyy5]

I had the original 80s documentary taped on VHS and watched it obsessively back then. I would rewind the Cyndi Lauper part over and over wearing beads and pretending I was her! Lol

[@Joe_Narbaiz]

​@@NytronXThe other woman was Kim Carnes.

[@itriedtoeatmyphone7619]

This was such a fun interaction. Love how genuine he is.

[@jop7672]

Lionel, the soul of America. I was young and changed forever by your work in We are the world!

[@DinoBambang]

Lionel Richie never gets old, I see him still the same when I saw him when I was a kid in 80's in his video clips

[@victormaitlin9636]

Thank you Lionel for putting together "We Are The World".

[@allisonpalmer7354]

Lionel Richie is a brilliantly creative, hard-working man -- who I'm proud to write is from Tuskegee AL. Such a professional, talented, & caring soul. I so admire him.

[@chicoulino]

Smart closing with the Madonna line Jimmy. Touche!!

[@cece9145]

I thoroughly enjoyed this interview!! ❤️

[@beckym5730]

Amazing talented Man. Your voice always makes my heart smile. Thank you

[@jocelynastheart2732]

we are the world never EVER get's old! it is such a iconic legendary song ever recorded!

[@lilytafolla9841]

Love Lionel..grew up listening to all his music. Brick House was best dance song at the time! ❤🎶

[@lesliehughes1030]

All around great interview. Such great stories.

[@EntretenimientoConPerspectiva]

❤love that documentary seee it Now❤

[@joannaherodotou1491]

Lionel Richie is an icon, one of the greatest music artists of all time.

[@sharonmorris6668]

Lionel is a class act and always brings so much energy, joy and interesting information to an interview.

[@MsKylea]

That doc was SOO GOOD! Watching Michael Jackson create was a beautful thing. I was 6 years old when the song came out so it was great seeing how We are the World came together. **I dont watch AI, but Madonna would be an interesting judge!

[@donnietaveras1990]

Mans is a delight. Love this interview and Lionel’s body of work.

[@Yourmission9]

Lionel has always seemed like an absolute sweetheart, what a legend

[@mariandeboer8853]

You are so wise in what you say about how to be in the jury. And I will really miss Katy in the show but her life as an artist and make her own stories is so true. She deserves that so much. You are yourself so positive in what you say. Thank you.

[@caperbye474]

This man is a legend. I'm a old metal head n punker but always loved all music. I always love Lionel, he just has the gift to reach into you with his music. Amazing artist. And American Idol should get great Steve Perry to be a Judge with Lionel and or Diana Ross

[@ljc_ca]

Aww... I just love Lionel Richie. He is so adorable and very funny! 😊😄I could listen to him telling stories all day.

[@barbaraolson6783]

Thank goodness you both made us aware of this beautiful movie !

[@pattykeough]

Cyni Lauper is never a mistake. They owe her, one of the most amazing artists with one of the most amazing voices in the business, an apology.

[@GHOSTbirdnatureLOVER]

lauper supremacist here

[@chriskay1449]

You need to listen again. He didn't say Cyndi was a mistake. He said not having BOTH Cyndi and Madonna was a mistake.

[@jerrylaw788]

Lionel Richie never said it was a mistake to have Cyndi Lauper on the We Are The World song because Lionel Richie wanted Cyndi Lauper on the We Are The World song and Lionel Richie only said it was a mistake not to have Madonna on the We Are The World song too with all of the other singers on the We Are The World song

[@olisambanefo7563]

​@@chriskay1449Thank you. Read-Understand-Comment...in that order

[@cindyscalf-te8wl]

I couldn't agree more. I find it hard to believe they just said it was a mistake to ask her instead of Madonna.

[@JoseFernando-sm9xv]

Ele é homem belíssimo por isso que eu apaixonada por ele ❤🙏🏾🙏🏾🥰❤️❤️💋💋💋😃😃

[@ernestabrogar4658]

Seeing Lionel Richie get this comeback of exposure and opportunity is so gratifying and cool. Like Mark Hamill, just an amazing artist who's a decent, down-to-earth person who wears his past success and notoriety extraordinarily well.

[@mb-vf3qb]

Seen Lionel in concert many times. Legend. ❤

[@andercoyote4170]

Lionel Richie is so funny . What a gentleman. Thank you for the music Lionel!! ✨

[@JoseFernando-sm9xv]

Leonel vc é vc é homem maravilhoso umilde e bonito belíssimo ele é completo mesmo ❤❤💋💋🥰💖💖🎉🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💞💞💋💋

[@MaryM-pp9xu]

We need another concert/event that will help get people together and learn to love each other.

[@andercoyote4170]

Agree!!

[@merlikamitchel2557]

Luv u Lionel,so humble and love yr music all the way.

[@NellieGCabo]

Lionel Richie is very Humorous and Amazing, one of the Reasons he Stays Young. He's a Funny individual. I love this part.

[@hermangouw]

Love Lionel Richie since I first listened to "Easy" and "Three Times A Lady" in 1977. Without Lionel Richie (and Quincy Jones) there would never be "We Are The World".

[@riversR1158]

I watched the documentary, and I loved every minute of it 👍

[@westlifefan8480]

Love the snake 🐍 So funny 🤣 9:14

[@jeffdon4]

We are the world. Wonderful memories

[@jamiecarter9357]

The song is amazing. Played world wide when I was in the 8th grade. Been listening to it for the past day after watching the Netflix documentary. Also discovered the remakes for Haiti. The Spanish or Portuguese (not sure) version is frigging amazing. I don't understand a word, but the sound is beautiful! Got to check it out!!!

[@susanlwebb5535]

It was sooo great to see Lionel, enjoy himself and looking forward to the future American Idle. The conversation had humour and mutual respect! And they had fun together!!!’

[@RonaldMorgan-n7o]

What a talent!, What a class act! This gentleman is simply great!!!

[@momonridgetop]

It’s was a very cool documentary, just watched it last night!! Kids these days don’t even know this song.

[@sharonhendricks2708]

Cindy killed it!!

[@MargaretB-im7ts]

This is amazing to hear about so many famous and wonderful music artists!!! Thank you!!!

[@NordinAhmad-e8x]

The artish to...

[@victor_iosi]

Such a great guy…and a sharp mind! 💪

[@norsetech9416]

Lionel Richie is GOLD!! One of the greatest in music history.

[@rickwhyers6836]

Lionel and Billy Joel are always my go to music

[@rorygay3529]

Talk about an icon.

[@beatrizgomezart]

Amazing documentary! Please watch it! ❤❤👏👏👏

[@Heineke387]

gotta love these guys

[@sharigraves6385]

Not only so talented but a heart of gold ❤

[@joannejohnson7006]

The documentary sounds good Love seeing one of my idols ❤ greet show

[@PatiBAdministradora]

without autotune he WINSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[@UnionJack26]

"Zoom" is still my favorite song of all time!!!

[@missoctober8859]

I still remember my parents taking me to Target to get the We Are the World single. I was like around 7 years old. Good memory.

[@rutonguyen3778]

“Hello Park” Thank you!!! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@noreenconstantine4612]

I used to sing along loudly while playing his music

[@xolandlovu9258]

Lionel Richie, pinnacle of 🎶 🎵 👏🏾👌🏾

[@mandcbruce]

Amazing singers!! 🤯

[@kaydevault1675]

Magical truly ❤❤❤

[@sugarsgetaway]

Just love Lionel Richie great voice and still looks good

[@PrettybuoyJones1992]

A living legend ❤❤

[@MariaGonzalez-pd9ln]

I just seen him in concert in Vegas he was so amazing!!!!

[@patriciavaughan1390]

Omg! I am 61 years and remember that ouch!!!

[@JonSmith-xt1cb]

Honestly, nothing disparaging about current artists, but I'm 49, grew up with penny lover, all night long, hello, etc.. and he's the real deal; along with u2, rem, inxs, prince, others, true artists ❤

[@bigislandoutdoorlife1489]

Great job making the list

[@nicholedowning8341]

This is probably one of the most interesting interviews I’ve seen.

[@RubyEbanks-yl4ru]

The best in the world!! ❤️

[@alejolopera]

Lionel is world class but Kimmel is a Great late night show host

[@cheri7054]

Loved Ray Charles part. He gave it the soul it needed

[@Teamo86]

One of the top tier documentaries on Netflix.

[@jackieupton2728]

Lionel Richie my favorite ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@angrosvenor2967]

Lionel Richie is such a cool guy, absolutely love him

[@dustinsanchezmusic5851]

We Are The World is and always will be a classic song full of amazing artist at that time

[@susangreene9662]

After watching this, I went to the video. I never use the word "awesome"; kids use it all the time. But this came close to the true meaning!

[@Trina_White]

You make me giggle,Jimmy!❤😂👍