Lionel Richie on Turning 70, Prince & We Are the World

Lionel talks about turning 70, meeting Prince Charles, making 'We are The World,' and his friendship with Prince.
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Lionel Richie on Turning 70, Prince & We Are the World
• Lionel Richie on Turni...

[@daseinclaire8364]

Michael Jackson and Prince are some miracles in music we might not ever see again.

[@moreadventure3627]

true

[@msbcheet6041]

No one like either of those two...

[@PhuckHue2]

This is the result of never doing drugs, smoking or drinking. His mind and reflexes are still sharp like he's still in his 20's. He obviously had facial surgery but looks great for 70

[@anadg8670]

PhuckHue2 exactly

[@NaderCR]

I’d say more like 30s

[@PhuckHue2]

@Kevin Burrow dummy

[@thinleenobo]

95% genetics lol

[@viniciusalvesmaciel6436]

He looks pretty old... Only your hair is painted and he dresses well

[@onetakesun694]

I love when these celebrities tell their Prince stories. I can listen to ‘em ALL NIGHT LONG!!!!!!!!

[@MoonlightNothing]

LOL!

[@wizewan6263]

All night, all night

[@lionelkennedy1394]

Feel good... Feel GOOD! Lol

[@titoadarylljackson7036]

ball ALL night LONG

[@cehayes74]

HELLO !!!!

[@No_Liver]

What?!! A Prince guitar solo on we are the world would have been amazing!!!

[@willthomas2310]

No! He made acoustic song on the We are the world album

[@titoadarylljackson7036]

RIGHT

[@globalcitizenn]

Prince was a petty egotistical Narcissist

[@theshaquillesunflower6673]

@@globalcitizenn I mean if you're that super talented it makes sense

[@christianrose5116]

@@globalcitizenn he really wasn't, he just didn't want to be controlled.

[@eugeneaxe]

This dude drinks water from the fountain of youth. He was in his 30's in the 1980's. Let that sink in.

[@jamilot1]

he drink water from btox fountain

[@ilustrado7291]

At most, 50. That's it. Can't believe he's 20 years older than that!

[@tubester4567]

Lionel Richie is a class act.

[@V8_screw_electric_cars]

70 is new 50

[@TheJudas71]

@@V8_screw_electric_cars And 50 is the new 30. I'm 47 and feel 30.

[@V8_screw_electric_cars]

@@TheJudas71 So it makes me 10 then lol

[@cecilyrodriguez6698]

🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😅

[@nicholasarme2144]

Everyone that has met Lionel has had nothing but good things to say about him. Great man with a pure soul

[@elizabethenglish1790]

I can see why. He's a big teddy bear

[@MaheshWalatara]

Him and Michael OWNED the Eighties.

[@onesong2001]

Prince owned music. Everyone was playing the Minneapolis sound. MJ owned sales. He had the most expensive advertising campaigns in music history.

[@uralsons5687]

@Herb Dragon 01 no xD

[@ceofounder]

Lionel Richie is the human version of a national treasure! God bless this masterpiece/masterclass/singer/songwriter of a man!

[@F1lthyR1ch]

Damn he does not look like he's 70 at all 😪

[@longlivethefish]

Cause something call... Plastic surgery 🗡✂️😷😷🗡✂️

[@purefoldnz3070]

My cup has less plastic then he does in his face

[@streetfightervsxenoverse1832]

There is no specific way to look at any age everyone ages differently..

[@KissMyAssassin]

@@streetfightervsxenoverse1832 Hahaha, so you think that's him aging naturally? Him and Kenny Rogers, it's just genetics. Hahaha

[@purefoldnz3070]

@@streetfightervsxenoverse1832 There is when you have a good plastic surgeon and lots of botox lol

[@MoonlightNothing]

I believe he is a reflection of all the beautiful words in his songs & melodies. ♡ So handsome and so kind.

[@MrNanah38]

When you worth 300 million it's easy to just relax and have a good attitude. Love you lionel

[@stonew1927]

Jimmy was on fire during this interview. Very knowledgeable and fun interaction with Lionel.

[@Grind-To-Greatness]

The Prince story is the BEST 80s story ever!!!! We need more 80s stories like this 👍

[@jishnudesarkar]

I'm 22 and the dude looks younger than me..

[@booo9176]

Jishnu De Sarkar 😂😂

[@lfinch150]

Same

[@sopphocles]

Jishnu De Sarkar 😂😂

[@candysweet434]

that's really sad, you must not take very good care of yourself

[@nickhaghighi3210]

Jishnu De Sarkar Good plastic surgeon 😂

[@kdeloris2225]

Lionel has the best stories about things we've never heard he should write a book.

[@tbone3972]

He doesn’t write books, he writes lyrics, & his lyrics turns into songs most people know.

[@jackiek412]

I love listening to Lionel’s stories. I wish he would do a book.

[@littlebitofeverything8023]

He gives out positive vibes! No wonder he looks so young!

[@1Radioriot]

I know I'm in the minority with this but 'Love Will Find A Way' is my fave Lionel Richie track... I just like the feel of that song for some reason

[@user-yv4cm2xq6q]

Such a handsome humble soul, I love Lionel and I love his music❤

[@brokl26]

I’m not sure that the handsome comment has ever fit. It’s the music that makes people assume he’s handsome. It’s a very common thing. I mean, look at Mick Jagger and David Crosby. I know handsome is a subjective term, and you may hold the opinion that Lionel is in fact handsome.

[@gabriels1869]

I think Prince just wanted to his own thing and that's why he gave his own song, 4 The Tears In Your Eyes (he actually sent Sheila E. to the We Are The World recording in his place). It's pretty terrible how the media depicted him as too arrogant or whatever for declining to do it though... But if you listen to Hello (the Prince song), I think that was his answer to the whole We Are the World thing

[@dzg8937]

Exactly!!

[@MrFilmoreJr]

Yep! Prince was different and felt he didn't belong there. But he contributed a great song.

[@marylee-anderson8793]

Prince was phenomenal and was the best in every aspect. Peace out✌

[@MrFilmoreJr]

@@marylee-anderson8793 Yes, ma'am!

[@htownchameleon]

Prince was trippin hella hard

[@abemayunga1264]

Lionel is and will always be my all time favourite

[@muthannayaqoob8330]

Abe Mayunga favorite.

[@jrbland18]

Lionel is such a Legend and I love him. I RESPECT HIM AND HIS MUSIC. YOU ARE SO COOL AND AWESOME. YOU LOOK GREAT AFTER ALL THESE YEARS. KEEP IT UP. OH WHAT A FEELING..........

[@shireenhendricks2194]

An absolute gentleman and still jamming.

[@NewMessage]

It's not just that he LOOKS 45 at most.. his body language and energy are there too.. I gotta get me some fangs and start suckin' blood... sheesh.

[@streetfightervsxenoverse1832]

He looks his age, there is no specific way to look at any age everyone ages differently..

[@legzz187]

Agree. He hasn't slowed down at all.

[@DunDone_IT5252]

Yes that is it the ENERGY he has!! He looks like he can still do the "all night long" video!

[@GBPLVR]

He looks very good but his body may still be feeling the aches and pains that comes with being older. Nobody believes I'm 50 but my body sometimes lets me know I'm not 19 anymore lol.

[@studiosandi]

I thought to myself that looks just like Lionel Richie back when he was young. Holy moly he aged well.

[@JustNess78]

He has SO many stories to tell. I'd could sit and listen to him tell them forever. And, on a side note, how come Madonna wasn't in We are the World, either? I've always wondered that.

[@SeanH840]

JustNess78 good point!

[@MrAntd1]

Love Lionel grew up in the 80s Prince n MJ are my favs. I can listen to Prince stories all day! 3 years since that tragic day.

[@MrKemKemal]

Wish there was a solo played by Prince in the mix!!

[@breezycovergirl]

70 is the new 50 for some like Lionel who look great and have energy. I met senator Romney of Utah last Friday and he is 72 and he looks amazing !! Aging can be great if you take care of yourself. Johnny Mathis is 83 and l went to his concert in NYC, and not only does he sound great but he looks much younger than his years. Bless you all because you inspire.

[@mariovanholle7775]

Prince was different back than ...i am sure He would be on it now ! But actualy He would be doing the whole thing by himself coz He is Prince 💜💜💜

[@adiljakatooreahmed3396]

This man never gets old

[@comment3711]

Love how he still pushes his sleeves up.

[@CO5MIC555]

70 wowwww!!!! He was singing when I was 5 and this dude still look the freakn same wowwww wowww n wowww

[@MrVikingsandra]

What??? He looks incredible, how is that possible??? He's so full of energy too, I wanna be him when I grow up!

[@lorrie2878]

Prince and Michael both gone. 😭

[@spicyhot2552]

Ikr! 😭😭😭

[@nelwina8920]

King of pop and Prince of pop both of great

[@mattmoves5920]

No way??? When???

[@yadonegoofed1427]

@@mattmoves5920 - You just found out about Prince?

[@spongebobsquarepants3770]

@@mattmoves5920 lol, seriously?!

[@allybeggs9995]

Lionel you havent age at all , you look 20 years younger than 70 year old Prince Charles . Good genes and happy soul...

[@morningdove20]

At 68 I need to start hangin' out and surrounding myself with some Lionel Richies! Just looking at him makes Me feel better.. as if Absolutely NO Time has passed since the 70's!! TY Lionel for looking Soo damn Gd, for Ur Music, Ur Voice, and.. just for living on this Earth at the same time as me! I loved U back when, and whenever I see u Now it's Still like the very 1st time! 💕💓💞☮️❤️☮️❤️😘😘

[@chefayitsmee1024]

Does anyone else hear Dave Chappelle's voice as prince in this interview? "Can I drive it?" LMAO 🤣😂

[@strauqq1]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 This was good. Between Jimmy's jokes and Lionel's Prince (both of them) stories I was in in tears.

[@lionelkennedy1394]

Great stories! Gosh.. this guy is a musical legend. God bless him!

[@cupidsiza]

Prince has strange stories for days 🤣. I could listen to them the whole day

[@oadougz]

Came for Prince, stayed for Ritchie lol

[@leed119]

Did you see the Grammy tribute.?

[@dawnnaavelino517]

Rest in peace Prince 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@JeromeDayUniverse]

This entire interview made me smile. 😁

[@amydorsey5996]

I went to his concert last year and he sounded, GREAT!! He sounded just like he does on the radio. He will be back here July 2019...I will be there, again!!!

[@cynthiagarrett8187]

I love Lionel Ritchie. Ppl need to leave Prince alone abt We Are The World. Damn. Shut up already. Seriously. He did things his way--thank God. He contributed to the project with Tears in Your Eyes.. Not everyone needs to be in a room with 100 artists. He was his own person. He was a genius. Let it be.

[@meylinhernandez461]

It's more about his person than it is about him simply turning down the song. I mean, he literally said he didn't wanna be next to "all those muthafuckas". Like, how f rude is THAT.

[@behavioristbusiness7372]

@@meylinhernandez461 He didn't say it publicly. Plus, Prince was a massive Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles Fan and did say so publicly. (performing with Stevie on numerous occasions starting in the mid-90's, recording a guitar solo on one of his songs, spending almost an entire speech while accepting an award from Stevie talking about how much he loved stevie and Songs in the Key of Life, modeling his piano playing style off of ray charles for his last tour and admitting that was what he was doing.) Prince also publicly stated respect for Bruce Springsteen for how he led his band, stated publicly that he was a fan of Journey and their guitarist (Steve Perry was there), publicly talked about his love of Tina Turner music, called MJ a genius, said lovely things about Cyndi Lauper and invited her on stage to sing at one of his concerts. He even wrote a song for Kenny Rogers (which Kenny did)....also, Lindsay Buckingham from Fleetwood Mac was there. FM is a band Prince had frequently stated he was a big fan of. Mentioned respect for Smokey Robinson. So he probably was just saving face to his associates when he said that crack you were referring to, but they (Wendy, I believe) thought it made for a good story so told it. Prince publicly stated he thought he would clam up around all those people. It is possible he said both, but his obvious affection for the music of many of the people there makes me inclined to think that he was saving face in front of his employees with that comment.

[@sudirnovandyke3840]

Love this man, humble and kind.

[@jrbland18]

I WILL DEFINITELY BE GOING TO SEE HIM WHEN HE GOES ON TOUR. CAN'T WAIT.

[@colin3674]

THAT MAN LOOK 50 MAX WTF

[@hellothere3962]

Plastic surgery does wonders eh

[@streetfightervsxenoverse1832]

There is no specificway to look at any age everyone ages differently..

[@colin3674]

Street fighter vs Xenoverse most people age horribly so nah

[@colin3674]

Hello There I don’t know ask your mother I guess

[@streetfightervsxenoverse1832]

@@colin3674 not black ppl

[@AnimeGirl8792]

Iconic and legend love hearing his journey and stories

[@Gabriel_Moline]

Kimmel was really on point with this one.

[@patton303]

The best cameo I ever saw was Lionel Richie in the Foo Fighters Studio 666 movie.

[@waryaawariiri1812]

So when he turns 70 in June, Dotard will turn 73 as well. He is just three years younger than Dotard? Whoa.

[@marcosmartinez8088]

I like his outfit, Richie looks awesome with this jacket.

[@BedroomBeethovens]

At 70 I hope I'm well enough to get off the couch, let alone do a world tour.

[@doodlesdoodles7886]

He look so young! N prince references so true and real 💖

[@dnice374]

Count me among the people who didn't realize Lionel Ritchie was actually an immortal demon, born in 1146 AD. But srsly he's 70? Wtf

[@ANGELSLVME]

Lionel has the best stories, and best Genes!!!, he’s living his Best LiFE!

[@melvintate8186]

Truly love this man God bless him!!

[@stephenspencer6136]

You look so good continue to take care of your self 😃

[@amazingsupergirl7125]

I still listen to his old songs.

[@deannornan7454]

He deserves a long life hes gold ask Shania Twain the gold brought her out of depression to singing like an Angel! Thank you Lionel

[@broad405]

Gotta give it to Richie,, he looks ageless,, looks the same as he did 30 years ago, may God continue blessing him 🙏🙏🙏

[@kas7344]

Hello, is it me you lookin for!

[@tomswill9189]

Lol

[@lionelkennedy1394]

Classic! Lol

[@deputybluevein93]

Stale

[@fabbi9548]

Wonderful interview!!

[@Nayops23]

5:25 R.I.P Prince💜

[@By.ozalsa]

He brings back a breeze of sweet memories 💕

[@greycard163]

Jimmy is SUCH a good talk show host！

[@Thefirstimeinalifetime]

They should of let prince do a guitar solo 😂😂😂

[@DeeDee-pl8se]

You look great Lionel Richie! I love you and you are amazing!!!

[@luckysahar683]

Not many people look great with plastic surgery like this guy ..Add to that his body movement and energy ..he is more fit than many in their 30s ..he’s so full of life ..I can give him 45 at most ..God protect you, Lionel Richie ❤️

[@TalkingBook72]

Everyone commenting on how he looks 50, you should see him when he WAS 50, he looked 30 then

[@simonpierre6716]

and at 30 he looked 10...🤔

[@Kinecop]

E quando ele tinha 10 parecia ter a idade de -10 ....

[@IronhorseSara]

I'd give anything to even have a 5 minute singing lesson with Lionel his music hits you in the feels!

[@lordemed1]

Lionel Richie...what a life! what a guy!

[@JuveriyaRockzz]

He doesn't even look that he's in his 70's . Like how is this possible ?? Advance Happyyyyyy birthday to you Lionel Richie May you be evergreen like this .

[@moono7784]

Mr.Lionel Richie you have the best genes ever.!! I said before you are like fine wine gets better with age.. like the joke of Prince Charlie's you really crack me up....My atmost respect & blessings.... 🙏🙏🙏🌹❤

[@garfieldharrison510]

I heard back then Prince had got into an altercation on the way there. But,he later did do contribute a song to the We are the World Album. USA for Africa was the title.

[@SeanH840]

Garfield Harrison that's true. He had to bail his bodyguard out of jail. you know the big guy in the movie Purple Rain

[@garfieldharrison510]

@@purpleflowers699 Now that detailed I never knew..

[@purpleflowers699]

@@garfieldharrison510 💜 What's funny is that was also the night of the Grammy Awards, 1995. The recording for the We Are The World song was being done after the award ceremony. The media knew Prince wasn't going to be there so they started ripping into him early. That's why after the award show was over one of Prince's managers pleaded with him not to go out that night and just to stay in the hotel room and celebrate his wins. The manager knew the media would spin it to look like Prince didn't care about starving people. After his manager left Prince got that look in his eyes and said LET GO PARTY! Are something like that, lol. I don't think Prince regretted going out that night and I don't think he regreted that he wasn't performing on the We Are The World song either. He had another chance to sing the song at an award show in the early 90's live on stage. He was on stage but he didn't sing a word... he was too busy sucking on his Tootsie Roll Pop, LOL.🍭🍭🍭

[@chamberlainachilihu3035]

That's the world platinum album ever the world can not stop listening till this day. He's a pro period. He knew what's he always does in studio

[@crithon]

wow, the legendary rivalry of Prince and Michael Jackson. Stuff of legends, but he's right, prince played Basketball..... because of Charlie Murphy ;)

[@sampson3121]

because of charlie murphy? prince played ball since high school.

[@js1598]

@Alex Murray I would say Michael was more of the phenomenon because I grew up in the 2000's, can tell you 10 MJ songs off the top of my head (because there everywhere) but can only tell you 2 Prince song's that I've never really heard. Michael enabled black artist to showcase their songs and videos on MTV and was one of the most charitable ppl in the world. That's a phenomenon someone who ppl of any age and nationality can easily recognize their greatness. They're both legendary artist. No need to bring down one for the other. What you did was just show your insecurity in your preferred choice.

[@King-Vis]

@ijcn0jir3nvjn3fjcifn Even though Prince was superior because of his musical abilities, you can't compare a Madonna to MJ. MJ was born with rhythm in his blood, you can't learn that.

[@arotom]

i saw an interview with prince years ago and he said he didnt like the song

[@arotom]

@Thomas Anderson the greatest musician that ever lived

[@jhonhall928]

His passion for music has and will sustain him for some time to come.

[@binaralakal1021]

This interview is gold

[@singingmanmd]

Lionel seems to be a very pleasant and talented man. He looks, talk, and sounds geat! !!!

[@princessoffire1107]

The interview was GREAT but I gotta admit.............. when the Alabama boy ( 1 of my top two fav singer/composer ) told my OTHER one of my top two favs that he was having Sweet Potato Pie ( my all time favorite dessert ) , this Alabama girl literally shouted !!

[@kristinalaw7857]

I absolutely adore the hell out of this man

[@sharonsolana]

Great interview Jimmy!

[@habibm19]

Mad respect for Kimmel. Best Host

[@JohnQPublic345]

I really like this guy. Great musician too

[@rappokalling1]

It's unbelievable but inspiring at the same time....... I think I'll make it 70 myself and more.

[@sseb007]

Quietly . . . a silence birthday party ☝☝☝ a healthy way to celebrate on his 70th birthday. Good idea ! Thank you for sharing.

[@beeghouse]

I also share the June birthday!! And I will also be 70! Always loved your music!! Saw you in Vegas a few years ago!!

[@josephsharp5678]

beeghouse You look great for somebody turning 70 😊

[@carl1095]

The first time I see LR on an American talkshow. Is it the first time? Have seen him on overseas ones.

[@Ngamotu83]

We all know what Lionel Richie is going to do for his 70th birthday: he's going to dance on the ceiling.

[@AriesSuperLove]

All night long

[@bilbobaggins259]

You can tell Jimmy is a true fan of his...

[@MsDeb60]

Prince was popular in 1980.

[@PrinceTron1]

Gee, you think? He was popular through the 90's and 2000's also. Ask Bruno Mars, Kanye, Beyonce and Gaga about Prince. He's influenced generations young and old.

[@gedias1]

Looking at the video for We Are The World, one might think it was shot only 10 years ago based on the appearance of Lionel Ritchie.

[@mdougf]

Lionel seems so sweet

[@heyalexiajanee]

70? Did they mean 17? Holy cow he looks young😲😲😲😘😘

[@debbiedoodiedandi]

Ok-the joke Prince Charles made was pretty funny.

[@Riverphoenixisinheav]

Class act