Lionel Richie Breaks Down His Most Iconic Songs | GQ

From his days in the Commodores to his solo career, 69-year-old artist Lionel Richie tells us how he wrote songs that make us party, karamu, fiesta, forever. Watch as Lionel tells the stories behind Easy, Brickhouse, Three Times a Lady, All Night Long and Hello
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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

[@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!

[@TPowellTipplers]

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

[@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.

[@grod1360]

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

[@jessiejohnson6803]

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

[@tbone3972]

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

[@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.

[@steliosc.4686]

What a songwriter. Truly a legend!

[@markgwinnell7259]

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

[@kino_vel]

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

[@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 👏.

[@whippy107]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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." 🌹

[@johnied850914]

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

[@SirPierreSe]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@jamicub39]

Sir we need you to come back one more time.

[@thanksfernuthin]

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

[@nikitalavrenov8048]

He would make a great Masterclass instructor!

[@onebillionsoulsforchrist1574]

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

[@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 🎉🎉

[@floraflora4239]

Break it down Lionel 🌹💥❤️💚❤️

[@dorisposchner8332]

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

[@edinsonmejia8452]

I love the iconic songs series keep it up GQ

[@rutonguyen3778]

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

[@dustasdu]

What a great composer!

[@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 ❤❤

[@Tainomontana]

Legend with a legendary voice

[@Nayops23]

0:37 One of my favorite songs!

[@cehayes74]

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

[@777Mindcrimes]

Great songwriter ...The Commodores were awesome..

[@ChessMasteryOfficial]

There is nothing permanent except change.

[@Michael_Hannah]

I could listen to Lionel talk for hours

[@keithroberts4952]

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

[@spanaker]

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

[@JamiuzsLive]

Whenever I see this man I think of the boondocks

[@kingrovd8960]

Ikr lol

[@jimmy3717]

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

[@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,,,,,

[@avijonikamijoni1663]

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

[@chrisbean]

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

[@BLOOD1MONEY]

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

[@oldjoants]

Wow, some super valuable insight into songwriting in this!

[@fuzzydunlop365]

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

[@JasonWalkerJamaica]

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

[@IBKNW]

Such an awesome person.

[@evansdanielsnash2578]

Legend... The best

[@lisakilian6988]

So VERY Talented

[@thespunkavenue3471]

Legend.

[@Mayonnaisesucks730]

Love him so much ❤️🖖🏻

[@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

[@atribecalledjudah5436]

Uncle Lionel is an American treasure.

[@Videogamearcade]

Legend

[@matusalemaguanta7202]

Hes great musician performed better in live performance than in record

[@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

[@czechking]

"ALLL NIGHT LOONG ALLL NIGHT, ALLL NIGHT."

[@merenguesaurio]

Great actor , and a great serías ! Great job

[@oppfattet]

Sweet humble KING.

[@gregpitts5157]

I just saw him in Vegas.

[@stephenmccollum1391]

Iconic, talented and a nice guy

[@mysterio1570]

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

[@rutonguyen3778]

Love story Hello 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@kristysokoloski9089]

Do more of his songs.

[@crescentmoondesigns7515]

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

[@ceeja9400]

One of my fave song easy

[@jonmcintire9067]

Interesting interview😍😀😀😀😎

[@iamdivine333]

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

[@Bunglespice]

OMG that piano! Drool-worthy.

[@GetSlappedPlease]

A legend

[@rosatorres7839]

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

[@pointchamberlain4782]

Lionel and Marvin !

[@AndrewsOpinion15]

lionel richel rocks on gq !!!

[@williamtaylor2412]

LOVE THIS

[@sueraiders]

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

[@lionelrichie-1]

Thank you for being a fan ❤❤

[@noemi8346]

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

[@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

[@kermitzeppeli1447]

Please make another on the rocks

[@MichaelCobbs]

Good video.

[@theplourde]

I swear to god if dancing on the ceiling gets stuck in my head again I’m suing. Lol

[@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 😂

[@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.

[@luckysahar683]

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

[@DamiensTrainsandTravels]

4:12 walking on the celing?

[@awakening-in-5d]

Lionel is nice!

[@donventura9004]

Seems like a pretty sweet guy

[@americagreatagain818]

All Night Long same as I Like It by Enrique Iglesias

[@lion-orichie398]

I Love My Dad ! ! !

[@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.

[@AbigailRTeh]

That story out of Iraq ... his songs are universal

[@TheGiftof7PRESENTS]

Dap👊🏽🎶

[@stretchcvb5632]

How Did He Forget Zoom

[@kermitzeppeli1447]

Woah he looks like Lionel richie lol

[@ItsaDaPope-a]

Unce! Tice! Fee tines a mady!

[@theelvisguru9490]

Yes! An amazing cover version. Although not as good as wookin por nub in all the Wong paces 😂

[@djcool60]

I call it Love.