Lionel Richie & Diana Ross - "Endless Love" - 1982 Oscars HD

This is a pretty solid betamax recording of Lionel Richie and Diana Ross performing at the 54th Academy Awards. A really great performance by both of them.
Digitally transferred from a Betamax tape.

[@DavesArchives]

Thank you all so much for liking and commenting on this wonderful music duo. It came from one of my personal VHS tape recordings from many years ago. Please like and subscribe if you enjoyed this historic content. -Dave

[@girleyes6]

Thank you so much for sharing; just beautiful. I was born about a year after this aired, so I definitely missed it the first time around. ;)

[@silviafigueroa8813]

Two of the most loved and talented Artists in the world All the memories with this beautiful song. Time went by so fast and we grew old together. My endless love

[@andriesmnkosi9192]

U know I don't mind

[@filizturer8703]

Daves Archives amaliamrodrıhrd

[@mimmibiggar7642]

My then boyfriend bought me this single. It I our special song.

[@MaynardJenkins]

The clarity in that woman's voice is spellbinding!

[@mjebony6890]

Anyone listening in 2020?❤

[@adaric18]

Me

[@phxsunfan]

Wash your hands!

[@gloriabazemore4796]

MJEbony yep,

[@khaledalmaeena3413]

I am...we are

[@khaledalmaeena3413]

@@phxsunfan we do

[@iliek3102]

This is the way to do it y’all. No naked dancers. Just pure raw talent. Loved it.

[@iliek3102]

Master Right Devine that’s right. Gone r the good old times.

[@raquelcoria7730]

true fully dressed no need for that mess of today so called artists

[@vtownboxingfan]

lisa K Oh so very true. That there was perfection.

[@thelegendarylou6856]

OMG Lisa I just said that same thing even before I saw your post...Raw and Clean ....with clothes on

[@reshma2983]

Dancers are props no need to detract from true talent!

[@doreenm4987]

Listening in 2024... pure talent, classy, and timeless 🤩 Sans the shameless naked t&a. Miss those days.

[@Uwill49]

Diana Ross is magical !

[@daisyiglesias2100]

Who's listening in 2020 I am

[@jimwhite5129]

Lionel Ritchie greatest love song writer every - hands down!!

[@haemib6574]

me too. greatest duet love song i've ever heard.

[@projectmanagement5589]

Me too

[@conniekirby851]

Here

[@thelegendarylou6856]

me too Miss D:

[@framajo23]

It is now 2022… and this song sounds as magical as ever. Who is listening and agrees???

[@Intrepid10]

I agree totally.

[@bluejazzwavehumming7296]

Is it only me. Such class of music will never come back. Here in 2020? 😍❤😍Agree or disagree?

[@j.m.watkins5169]

Agree

[@michaelleighton3433]

Agreed

[@vincentsanchez9960]

Sadly I agree

[@jackiefagan7367]

Agree

[@ritaroquetto5658]

Agree.

[@tangeeo9652]

Still Wows me till this day. Diana will go down as one of the most beautiful women in the world. Her voice is iconic.

[@litozulueta6013]

Diano Ross's voice is divine! So pure and so beautiful!

[@helenching07]

Still listening to this in 2024. One of the best songs ever written. Thank you Lionel Ritchie!!❤

[@annetteferoli522]

I fell in love with this song when I was 19. And 4 years later I picked it for my wedding song....♥️

[@artchico5349]

Same. It was our wedding song too

[@goldsunking999]

Still married to same person?

[@antoniocelsomazzarellicr1528]

Uma das músicas mais lindas,fez parte da minha adolescência, e meus parabéns pela escolha da música no seu casamento. Um forte abraço e felicidades. Celso de São Paulo / Brasil

[@florainyang7309]

Always a delight listening to this duet. Diana is so beautiful, her eyes so captivating. They sing with passion. Are these times gone when music really made sense?

[@Intrepid10]

I'm afraid you're right. They are gone unfortunately.

[@barbarawright7333]

I love that song it is a very good song

[@jasonhammer9632]

Yes so great and loving song..Stay blessed and safe..

[@bradcrawford1998]

Lionel's songs exuded LOVE at the fullest. So much LOVE, cause he's such a classy, loving and lovable human being....

[@juliusmaingi7575]

Yet he cheated on his wife

[@bradcrawford1998]

@@juliusmaingi7575 Tell me a SUPERSTAR male musician that HASN'T cheated on his wife and you have a LIAR. I guess we're going to hate them all for they're mistakes. I grew up in Chicago and LOVED Walter Payton and Micheal Jordan and they cheated on they're wives. Broke my heart 😢. MOST of the stars do, it's VERY sad. Stevie Nick's had multiple abortions, let's hate on her to 😤

[@kakolichatterjee4586]

@@juliusmaingi7575 his wife is not good match for him.....lionel is for all not for one person......he is not a property of his wife only.....Richie is for his huge fans coz he is an artist not mere a common man.

[@Raelyn71]

It’s nice back then the cameras were actually on the performance the entire time and not the reaction of the audience

[@WeissRC]

Man, something hitting me hard with this song and the times tonight. Coincidentally 82 is the year I was born. Idk, back then not only were the times simpler... everyone was just so much more, dare I say, genuine. There wasn't as much putting up a front, pretending to be someone you're not, clout chasing, or whatever you want to call it. People were who they were. This performance was raw and unassisted by any digital enhancement. These were the times when pure talent actually mattered. Bravo, a simply amazing performance.

[@jerrygil1965]

I'm 20 and this is REAL music from legends💜

[@neutral6944]

A great song, sung by a great duet in Diana & Lionel.

[@oscarangelmorarodriguez1449]

Me encanta, wow!!!

[@josecaceres4541]

I thank God that I was born at the end of the 50's and I can enjoy the music of 70.80, and 90 in English as in Spanish. There will never be the same, thanks to my God.

[@fernandofogfergut]

This is the kind of song You can't forget

[@michaelcrouch3695]

One of the most romantic performances ever performed before a LIVE AUDIENCE! INCREDIBLE! 💎

[@brucekeirnanjr6253]

Lionel and Diana are so awesome singing together...that’s a powerful song

[@garytree7729]

This, is what you call Talent.

[@terrimanuri7944]

I will Never Forget this Night and watching Lionel Richie,an Diana Ross Singing this Perfect Song Together!.l Literally had to pull my Car over and Listen to it,l personally couldn’t believe the true beauty in not just the Song and the 2 of them,But the Words would make you just pull over and Listen to this Magnificent Song and how it pulled at every heart string you ever had!🌸💗🌸💗🌸

[@brendaward9129]

No gimmicks just pure talent

[@adaric18]

I can't get enough admiring Diana Ross beauty. So captivating. So magical. The chemistry so strong

[@manithcheng6700]

Is it just me??? You born in this new generation but you are in love with all these old gen songs😂

[@marthacain1468]

Awakening, the realization of how beautiful & inspirational the gifted black performers, artists , musicians~& their contributions were, are, will always be...Thaks to God's grace~!

[@lindarobinson2299]

Praise God and Thanks for the compliment!💛

[@jasonhammer9632]

Hello from Texas..Stay safe and blessed..

[@jasonhammer9632]

@@lindarobinson2299 Amen..

[@tavezbiggiz6813]

3rd February 1982 is my birthday and today listening to this great hit song sang by two world greatest ever makes my truly believe in February as the month for love and lovers world!

[@claubellamakes2651]

Its June 2019 and I still love this song💖 I was 9 years old in 1982 and asked my brother to teach me the words of the song☺️ He was 19😊 and did it anyway...this song has happy memories for me💖💖

[@littlenicks9566]

Claudia Walker@ Wasn't born till 85 chick. Absolute gorgeous song.

[@claubellamakes2651]

@@littlenicks9566 1985...that was the time WHAM was popular....I was a huge fan😊

[@gemmaarroz4860]

I like Diana's both voice and eyes.

[@whatigot2say]

Lionel has made a fortune in royalties on this song alone...

[@style6744]

Greatest love song of all times! Loved this song in high school. Brings back the best memories!

[@tammytoon4344]

Beautiful! 5/28/15.

[@nishamanifernando388]

Who is enjoying this in Jan 2020?

[@MrJAPTECH]

me

[@debrahollinger7167]

mY first thought "Damn that was Simply Beautiful!!!!!!

[@jasonhammer9632]

So beautiful and emotional..Hello from Texas..

[@DemianFeldman]

The most wonderful performance of a love song of all times

[@tamilaelashvili407]

matia bazar

[@bapsymcdowall9574]

God given talent indeed, cheers ...

[@countryclassic3430]

Omg this one takes my breath away, endless love

[@ArleenDel]

Beautifully done!

[@matthewcharles3264]

She truly is the Queen of Motown.

[@halimahabu-hamda5512]

The best two performers of all times love them both may god bless you both always

[@Madguzm.6789-]

Maravilloso ! Que hermosos recuerdos

[@carlaaustin7223]

They have excellent voices. I enjoyed this so much.

[@danlc95]

I had such a great childhood.... I was six years old.... Strange how there isn't any distance. I remember it like it was yesterday.

[@littlenicks9566]

danlc95@ born 85 lol. Endless

[@nicholsmac]

Can’t agree more! I was 5 that time!

[@sylviaboswell7882]

Me and my bff sang this all the time for friends at gatherings i miss Roosevelt god rest his soul💕💖

[@goldenage323]

Pure raw talent. Their voices at the final verse... like waterfalls pouring into each other. This is beyond beautiful ❤

[@kensenstock8819]

Miss this so much so many memories 80s were the best.

[@christintople7314]

I have always loved this song but didn't understand the concept of the song till I meet my husband Lance almost 31 years ago. Then it all made perfect sense to me. I will always love him forever even when I'm in heaven...

[@marcellephilippe510]

Christin Tople 🗼

[@FonzeOnterell]

SPECTACULAR!

[@migrain45]

Love them both, Great song, Diana is such a star.....nobody does it better....

[@deryamamoto]

Diana is so beautiful!!

[@nickj3513]

Early 80's the best era of music!!

[@julietanner5665]

Ooo that was heartfelt and so beautiful!💃💖🏃😄😄😄😄😄😄

[@patrickmombo]

Congratulations !!! Wonderful duet.

[@burrwoodgehrke6887]

All those girls are so pretty they bring tears to my eyes.

[@charlescissel7977]

Love, love, love, love, love, love this song by Ritchie and the performance by these two music giants. Ms. Ross looks amazingly beautiful for the occasion. Mr. Ritchie sharp as can be. Kudos!

[@wheninrome345]

I remember this night so well.

[@rpresley9534]

1982 was a great year. It was awesome to be in my 20's in the 80's !

[@williammaddox3339]

Jeepers how beautiful Diana looked that evening and a lovely performance from both of them.

[@roseagaatsz8403]

~ My Endless Love ~ 2019 ❤️

[@mozbius]

Wow. 2020 and that song is just as awesome!!!

[@halimahabu-hamda5512]

They are so great you’ll never find good performers like them.I can’t get enough of this song so beautifully.

[@johnflynn9619]

Beautiful Song & Couple. The Song should have won the Oscar.

[@alexcruz03]

Simplesmente fantástico! Música de infância, do filme amor sem fim.

[@pakderibut3526]

Ciptaanrinto

[@arcangeleduardosanchezgome939]

Ya hace 34 años de esta presentación y una canción tan hermosa cantada por dos grandes artistas.

[@totsie2891]

Classic love song. So beautiful. Artists of today, take note. Treasure lyrics and vocals. Classy performance. Pure talent.

[@antoniocelsomazzarellicr1528]

Você tem toda razão, essa canção é maravilhosa !!

[@IvanPCadena]

This is pretty awesome. I remember this from my childhood. Amazing duet, amazing song.

[@tinkunath3642]

Beautiful,it is a fine texture of art and trebute to love.

[@gardoarellano9601]

Still crying watching 2019 deeply emotional songs

[@vivianeroque2536]

Sem igual...A verdadeira e melhor versão dessa canção.💞🤩🥰

[@rickhensley2519]

One of them best songs recorded just amazing

[@NANAN151]

Linda! Adooooooooro!

[@bapsymcdowall9574]

Evergreen song with so much of passion and dedication such a lengthy story..Perfect duet of all times...

[@jojitllanita2170]

Covid 19 🤔 community quaranti 🇵🇭🇵🇭 still watching n listening 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@susanpark7339]

Kind of a hokey song but watching Diana Ross belt out this song brings goosebumps.

[@jblanche747474]

She was amazing....great singer and music...beautiful

[@gracegreen1859]

Gifted and dazzling perfect description.

[@joanvisser2745]

Thank you so much

[@zeezee5402]

with so much poise and confidence 💖💖💖💖

[@manjago1070]

This is the blessing song!

[@juanmariohinojosa9213]

Dos grandes cantantes ❤🎼🎶🎵🎤🌹👏❤ Una bonita canción. ❤🎼🌹 Lo mejor de lo mejor 👌 Muchas felicidades ❤ 🌹 👏 Gracias por compartir. ❤

[@maryboyd3298]

One of the best love songs ever. Brings back so many memories. This song put Lionel on the map and propelled his solo career.

[@sandraporter4140]

I love this song. It brings tears in my eyes, for I had never had in my life or found a true love in a man. I am 75 years old, too late for true love(for a man) but I had three cats who had gave me unconditional love which I will always cherish and love, two had gone but one is still with me, got him from a shelter. But still I miss the loving arms of a man to hold me, now I'm to old for dating or to be in love with a man, but still yet that song Endless Love will always hold a special place in my heart cause in my next life I will find my endless love.

[@principleswise9749]

NEVER say never. Don't close that door! Age is nothing and GOD is everything! So make sure you have the Real Love of God in your heart and patiently and gracefully keep your faith in the One Who Opens all doors!!!

[@tikus-sq4xi]

I'm in the same boat as you are. There's no such thing as LOVE ONLY LUST. The Internet is rifed with vile, disgusting, depraved, repulsive and demented websites. Who wants commitment, sharing and caring and the human touch, when all you've to do is click on the websites and satisfy your needs. We are living in a sad, sad society, where we've lost the human touch and engulfed by soulless humans. Next life? No thanks, I wish I'm gone for good.

[@naph0823]

You have Jesus!🙏

[@maryblanchette2643]

I just love Lionel Richie!

[@capriottisonial]

possiedo questo 45 giri .....riascoltare mi fa venire i brividi !!! Canzone che accompagnò un bellissimo film....il tutto l ha reso indimenticabile !!

[@finansingh]

This song will forever be an anthem for diehard romantics. I'm a diehard!!

[@marilynjohnson3767]

Brilliant pure magic x

[@jasonhammer9632]

Magic indeed, So loving ..Hello from Texas ..

[@healinghands7752]

One of my favorite love songs, especially since last year

[@vincentngobeni8967]

Wow this song is awesome

[@lynharrod5087]

A great live performance!!

[@TristanandIsolt]

This is a moment. Lionel and Diana singing one of the best love songs ever together at the Academy Awards.

[@ernawiyati9161]

Thanks very much more than this 👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌

[@iancasey1486]

1982! First year in Senior High school!

[@dalekeels3752]

Beautiful Melody

[@RicoLucky1]

I saw your post I think you will love this!

[@valcorcuera8371]

I STILL LOVE OLD TIME MUSIC FAVORITES ....

[@mirembejeslord6084]

So lovely

[@goddessoflove4323]

Endless Love is what I feel for you! ❤️😘

[@Doodsy1975]

Incredible live performance from two superstars. Lionel looked like he wanted to devour her though. Can't blame him. She was stunning. But he did have that look of a lion salivating over a baby deer.

[@iancasey1486]

She was blushing at the beginning I throught she was going to miss her lines!💓😂