Lionel Richie Breaks Down His Most Iconic Songs | GQ

[@donaldnixon919]

One of the greatest song writers of all time. He is at the very top without question

[@TPowellTipplers]

This should've been longer! Way too many classic songs we need the stories to!

[@TheMovieMyLife]

He makes songwriting seem so simple. Only if! 😌

[@bigmike1547]

Sheesh..my guys face though

[@giasone777]

All musicians without exception have put in many hours of practice, it is only then that they can channel their creativity into song writing.

[@Guaicomusic]

It’s simple if you believe it is:)!

[@satcher76]

It’s actually simpler

[@abettum5441]

That's the Motown effect!

[@felixgarcia2184]

Man his voice is amazingly beautiful

[@saifhasan4481]

One of my heroes Lionel Richie World class musician Great human being Friendly with his fans A great role model.

[@markgwinnell7259]

It's amazing how many great songs like Easy have basically only 4 chords and a bridge ! Lionel wrote some fantastic songs x

[@grod1360]

One of the most underrated musician/songwriters/producers of all time.

[@tbone3972]

When a lovely story turns into a love song…. That’s what Mr. Lionel Richie does.

[@kino_vel]

One of the greatest singers of all time. A true legend.

[@DellBucks]

Even though I would never be able to write a song, I still know what he was talking about. So amazing. He's amazing.

[@jessiejohnson6803]

What a legend!!! Keep doing videos with ppl like this

[@aleccopile]

I grew up with Lionel Richie's music because my dad bought some of his records back in the day. He's a guy who can claim to be a real artist. My dad used to say, "Lionel Richie is THE man" 👍. For me it's timeless music and his songwriting transcends genres. Of course he does mostly soul, funk, r'n'b and pop, but some of the songs were hits on the dance and country charts as well. I did some research and found out that he has written 23 (!) top 10 hits. I think you can say you're a good writer if you've not only written a lot of hits, but also if those songs still mean something to people around the world decades later. Yeah, he's a legend 👏.

[@jaburadvocacia261]

3x a lady is just absurdly perfect❤

[@waladnajd143]

🎶🎶🎶🥰👑🥰🎼🎼🎼🤙✋🎹🎶🎼ويا على الذكريات الجميلة لي الفنان القدير لاينل ريتشي ومن عمالقة الموسيقى والغناء والفن الراقي والصوت المميز والجيل الذهبي لي عالم الفن والزمن الجميل 🎉🎉

[@steliosc.4686]

What a songwriter. Truly a legend!

[@whippy107]

I came here to learn more about Lionel Richie, and WOW; it's darn good stuff!

[@neih800]

Wow! I've just been educated. 😮 I had no idea Lionel Richie is behind these legendary jams. I have a much greater appreciation for his artistry.

[@SirPierreSe]

What a genius. he makes it sounds so easy.. natural talent and one of Gods gifts to us.

[@SongmanKK]

Lionel has this uncanny ability to write unique, amazing songs that are amongst the most recognisable and enduring in music history.

[@stephaniecannon410]

Why would anyone would want to put a chain and ball on a Beautiful Handsome person like you, spread your wings and fly all you want having no worries. And About writing, "They say what are you thinking about, well, don't think just let it come through.". Said, "Lionel Richie." 🌹

[@giasone777]

He successfully channelled his emotions into the writing songs plus he has a great voice then boom big hits.

[@rlg222]

These are classic's. I grew up with these songs...It's great to hear how these songs came to be!

[@DallasSports-vk6wt]

The Greatest Commodores, Lionel Richie and what a great writer and amazing story telling of the Greatest love Songs 🎵 ❤ ever made ! That's way. ,I'm, Easy like 👍 a Sunday Morning 🌄. . Sail ⛵ On, and Still , and Three Times a Lady 👸💯💞⚘⚘👆⚘🏝🏝🏝🏝🏖🏕🏕🏞🏡🏖🏝🏝⛵🏝🏝🏝🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🏝🏝🏝 Just to be Close to you. Brick House 🏠 My Favorite singer and writer. Legendary Lionel Richie. And the Commodores.

[@johnied850914]

Love will find a way is one of my favorite songs by him.

[@olamideakinola7297]

If MJ was still alive GQ would call him to do a high quality interview like this one and tell wise stories behind his iconic songs.

[@dustasdu]

What a great composer!

[@onebillionsoulsforchrist1574]

Oh why so brief? I could listen to him a whole day

[@floraflora4239]

Let alone the tough task of composing melody, lyrics and pulling it together,,,,what gacinayes me most is how easily memorable,,,clear and,,, rammed so.many l till restill remember 😮😮 10:03 10:03 you make the lyrics lyrics so.memorable,,,,,

[@jessiej5765]

Great storyteller I enjoyed the backstory of every song it makes it that more special

[@tbone3972]

Also a great pianist because of his grandmother.

[@nikitalavrenov8048]

He would make a great Masterclass instructor!

[@thanksfernuthin]

Truly a musical genius. An American treasure. I sure wish he could have allowed himself to grow old naturally.

[@Nayops24]

0:37 One of my favorite songs!

[@Michael_Hannah]

I could listen to Lionel talk for hours

[@edinsonmejia8452]

I love the iconic songs series keep it up GQ

[@floraflora4239]

Break it down Lionel 🌹💥❤️💚❤️

[@hazehazehaze38]

thank you sir!! i got so much love for you & your teams expression. sounds that truly calm our hearts. love

[@hazehazehaze38]

4:05 this story is siiick!!!

[@lionelrichie-1]

Thank you for being a fan ❤❤

[@cehayes74]

Him & Rod Temperton (R.I.P) are my favorite 🎶 songwriters !!!

[@rutonguyen3778]

Thank you for amazing love song after 41 years it ‘s a TRUTH story … 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@777Mindcrimes]

Great songwriter ...The Commodores were awesome..

[@Tainomontana]

Legend with a legendary voice

[@dorisposchner8332]

I love his music with full of love and wow..what a golden voice..🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@jimmy3717]

How many years later....it spoke through my daughter and now it's my Grandchild today!!!🥺😭♥️ I wish I could share a picture!😉🥺😭😂♥️

[@chrisbean]

"Don't think. Let it come through." Good motto 👏 for writing.

[@ChessMasteryOfficial]

There is nothing permanent except change.

[@fuzzydunlop365]

Great insights. The story discussing the ‘Hello’ video is hilarious

[@jamicub39]

Sir we need you to come back one more time.

[@JasonWalkerJamaica]

Nice to know Jamaicans influenced “All Night Ling” 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@avijonikamijoni1663]

*It is better to be feared than loved, if you cannot be both.*

[@keithroberts4952]

My favourite Lionel Richie songs are: Easy, Truly, Deep river woman.

[@oldjoants]

Wow, some super valuable insight into songwriting in this!

[@JamiuzsLive]

Whenever I see this man I think of the boondocks

[@kingrovd8960]

Ikr lol

[@BLOOD1MONEY]

*I love his song never gonna give you up!!!!*

[@atribecalledjudah5436]

Uncle Lionel is an American treasure.

[@lisakilian6988]

So VERY Talented

[@FayE41]

Lionel Richie is a very good singer and song writer but my favourite songs are Truly, lady, endless love, all night long, hello, penny lover, do it to me and you are

[@namepending8587]

Penny Lover

[@IBKNW]

Such an awesome person.

[@evansdanielsnash2578]

Legend... The best

[@mysterio1570]

All night long crushes most songs, including LR’s famous songs.

[@PowahSlapEntertainmint]

Hello, is it me you're looking for?

[@geostillo78]

No, it was pee i was looking for. Thanks though.

[@crescentmoondesigns7515]

Actually no but that's for asking😂😂😂

[@geostillo78]

@@crescentmoondesigns7515 no pee? Dang.

[@Sir-Seaniel]

I can see it in your eyes

[@thespunkavenue3471]

Legend.

[@Videogamearcade]

Legend

[@stephenmccollum1391]

Iconic, talented and a nice guy

[@Mayonnaisesucks730]

Love him so much ❤️🖖🏻

[@spanaker]

endless love, he did with diana ross is my fav lionel ritchie song 😉

[@rutonguyen3778]

Love story Hello 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@matusalemaguanta7202]

Hes great musician performed better in live performance than in record

[@gregpitts5157]

I just saw him in Vegas.

[@merenguesaurio]

Great actor , and a great serías ! Great job

[@czechking]

"ALLL NIGHT LOONG ALLL NIGHT, ALLL NIGHT."

[@jonmcintire9067]

Interesting interview😍😀😀😀😎

[@williamtaylor2412]

LOVE THIS

[@GetSlappedPlease]

A legend

[@Bunglespice]

OMG that piano! Drool-worthy.

[@kristysokoloski9089]

Do more of his songs.

[@noemi8346]

It really is, it's just putting it together. I get it.

[@iamdivine333]

What Soul Tribe Father! I'm a brick house & I'm three times a lady!

[@ceeja9400]

One of my fave song easy

[@AndrewsOpinion15]

lionel richel rocks on gq !!!

[@pointchamberlain4782]

Lionel and Marvin !

[@americagreatagain818]

All Night Long same as I Like It by Enrique Iglesias

[@MichaelCobbs]

Good video.

[@oppfattet]

Sweet humble KING.

[@rosatorres7839]

Cuantos recuerdos pasara a la historia como un grande para ti ⚘

[@crescentmoondesigns7515]

He looked like a stalker in Hello though it's a funny song😂😂😂😂

[@ruthworman2733]

Yes ma'am he sure is 👍 his music will just claim you down make you feel like your laying on a cloud or it does me.

[@glasshalffull8471]

That's true what Luonel said about "Don't think, let it come through"....I tried it many times myself, Nothing happened man, and that's why he's a Genius and I'm an Idiot, I really should have learned to play an instrument, that could have been real helpful, didn't stop MJ though.

[@kermitzeppeli1447]

Please make another on the rocks

[@tommasofaoro3278]

Surgeon: "so, how do you want your face to look like?" LR: "I want it to look like this, just twice bigger" Great artist though

[@luckysahar683]

These people are highly spiritual .. either they know it or not

[@awakening-in-5d]

Lionel is nice!

[@DamiensTrainsandTravels]

4:12 walking on the celing?

[@donventura9004]

Seems like a pretty sweet guy

[@lion-orichie398]

I Love My Dad ! ! !

[@djcool60]

I call it Love.

[@sueraiders]

Hey Lionel Richie I wish it was me you’re looking for. 😂😂😂

[@lionelrichie-1]

Thank you for being a fan ❤❤

[@hongye0]

hello is it weed you’re looking for

[@johnied850914]

Lol

[@hongye0]

bodega hive out here

[@jamaldabreau5013]

Lol

[@marcosmercedesn]

I can it see in your eyes, and by looking at your nose 😂

[@TheGiftof7PRESENTS]

Dap👊🏽🎶

[@GamerGirl_BRE]

All these Lavar Ball comments have me 😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@signelode8146]

👏. 🇳🇴. 💃🏻 🥰

[@shavin2310]

Congrats Danny Green!!

[@dankeaziz]

Do phil collins!