THE MOST SHOCKING VIDEO WE'VE REACTED TO!!! LIONEL RICHIE - HELLO (REACTION)

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[@Maizerus]

Finally, two people reacting to this video who GET the right context off the cuff. So many channels reacting to this video and accusing Lionel Richie depicting himself as a stalker or a weirdo - it's like" you assholes, this is Lionel's INNER monologue, he's not really singing it to her. GET it already." I refuse to believe someone hasn't admired someone from afar and never said anything to them, as depicted in this video. It's called being human.

[@lhuntley4577]

Who out there has never loved someone from afar??? Crushed hard on someone who you knew had no idea you existed??? Or so you thought? Or maybe they never loved you back....so what? It is ridiculous that so many want to turn a normal human experience into something evil or suspect.

[@sr71ablackbird]

many a time, especially in the younger years,

[@bobapjok4241]

Every teenaged boy

[@gonzaleo]

I'm sure she noticed me... 🙄

[@TucBroder]

He's stalking a blind girl... That's the whole song

[@TCMECH79]

In the 50s, there was a term for this the term was Johnny Angel

[@kathybwell]

The power in this song - an emotional masterpiece. All kinds of feelings, absolutely

[@sheilalopez3983]

"Still" is my favorite Lionel Richie song but you can't go wrong with Lionel Richie.

[@rodneyballardsr5250]

Lionel wrote some beautiful songs!!

[@bradleypaulus2926]

Several of us were watching MTV when this video came on for the first time. Everybody cried.

[@annbowen9656]

Love this video. Love this song. Nothing creepy about it. Two grown adults attracted to each other. Moving right along.

[@gemini802]

Exactly

[@masungukafoa1454]

YESSUH😊😊😊❤

[@nitro_001newman2]

Lionel is so talented and a great guy. I had the pleasure of driving him. He’s been inducted this year to the Rock&Roll HOF. 👏 👏

[@bakercarl8518]

Y'all doing something that should never be forgotten. Thank you ❤️.

[@thefauxtist4387]

I can't tell you how many times I cried to this song in 1984, after the loss of my first love when I was 16 because the song described how strongly I felt about my 1st love. I was in love with her from a distance for a year before I worked up the courage to call her and ask her for a date. 40 years later, I'm still in love with her and think about her every day. The song isn't about a man falling in love with a blind woman, its about someone falling in love with someone that doesn't yet know they exist. It's love from afar. Its about obsession.

[@judithfreshwater4434]

I was a teenager when this song came out. To watch it through fresh eyes, so beautiful. Exactly how I felt when I saw this in the 80's I share the same as you. Thank you for posting. Does my heart good to see the young enjoy such a classic 😊

[@carmenohio8735]

I too remember watching this video as a kid…and not realizing how Lionel came off like a creepy Stalker who should be under 24 hour surveillance by law enforcement

[@womanonthinice1276]

Me too, It is great to see these young adults discover music we grew up listening to.💗💗💗

[@earlconnerley5749]

Same here agreed

[@leeryder676]

"Fresh eyes" is exactly why I love these kinds of videos.

[@sr71ablackbird]

so good to be around other folks the same age range.

[@cathybrookeburt2616]

Lionel is an amazing talent. If you want to hear & see another great performance, that he did in 2012 with Kenny Rogers you should find their performance of 'Lady'. So, so good. The song, their performance & their obvious deep friendship.

[@tracylawrence4962]

1978 , actually .

[@dizzyrider6207]

Long before 2012.

[@cathybrookeburt2616]

@@dizzyrider6207 I meant a specific performance at an awards show, shortly before Kenny's passing. Kenny called Lionel up from the audience.

[@TheDivayenta]

@@cathybrookeburt2616yes- it was the Country Music Industry honoring Lionel’s contributions - def 2012! ❤

[@cathybrookeburt2616]

Correct. Kenny was in his 70's. I realize they also performed together earlier as well. Not the performance I was recommending.@@TheDivayenta

[@ants8527]

I still Remember when i 1st seen this video at 8 years old way back in 1983'' Its now 2023'' 40 years later And im 48 years old. This song still sounds good til this day. 80s babies music will always be timeless, And songs like these will get you in your feelings real quick. I felt the same thing yall felt as both of yall was watching the video Great Reaction yall.🎶👍😎

[@belindalopes6774]

Seeing your reactions, makes me feel this song again.

[@carinaejag]

I fell in love with this song when it first came out and I am still in love with it today.

[@gemini802]

Good

[@BillGraper]

This was my favorite song when I was in the 6th grade. I remember when it was #1, I was trying to get my classmates to buy the single, so it could stay at #1. I was always such a huge top 40 music nerd. I have even funnier stories. 😁

[@franciscosoto9203]

Hello, I'm Francisco from Chile, I love your channel and I always follow your videos. please react to the song STARGAZER - RAINBOW

[@retiredfirelt586]

I'm digging how you feel this music brother... my new fav reactors. 😎

[@danielc.8875]

lionel is a national treasure, and we would be so much less without him. THANK YOU FOR YOUR MUSIC,

[@robindew9072]

My favorite love song. This brought back memories of being a teenager and young adult. No feelings like crushing on someone and hoping they will pay attention to you. This is an amazing song. Love Lionel Richie so much still. What a fabulous song.

[@karenpatterson8574]

I forgot how this video was like wow. Lionel Richie is amazing

[@irmaparsons6215]

I love your reactions. Pure and honest. You both feel the music.

[@marilyngordy3670]

This is why we didn't get in trouble in my youth. We were all planted in front of MTV. Back then music videos 24/7. I want my MTV back! Sniffle

[@goosefarm3602]

Lionel is Pure Talent

[@filmcrew3531]

"Can't Slow Down" was my first real album, I was 10. And Lionel gave me love and kindness. "Hello" destroys me always. Ya'lls reaction is blessed! LOVE YOU BOTH, love all the fam if I am allowed to say that! Hope to meet ya! #WearingBLMshirt Every day at work! I have 4, don't worry washed and clean! Love you 2!!!!

[@rondanoble8189]

You two are so soft hearted! It's nice to see you enjoy the music that was so much a part of my life.

[@Deborahtunes]

I adored this song when it came out. Being in my late teens at the time, I dreamed about a guy like this. Wishing I would meet someone who was the same way...

[@Lakeshore14]

Your reactions are so beautiful. You really show your emotions. You’re great. Thanks for the great reactions.😊🇨🇦

[@cupcakes7015]

Right ✅ 😊 6/9/2022

[@bethdealmeida6789]

Yeah...to me, Adele's Hello ain't got nothing on this one! Thanks for reaction : )

[@lmr1300]

That whole album is wonderful!

[@sharonglover7221]

Richie is a super star

[@TooDarnSoulful]

You will know that the older songs are always deep and meaningful, that is what makes them timeless classics, todays music struggles to compete.

[@7846NEWCO]

Lol you guys are great I love you

[@lucio6389]

Beautiful reacction beautiful song 😂😂

[@lizmoore1133]

"can music save your mortal soul" (McLean), "come together" (Beatles), "imagine all the people living life in peace" (Lennon). Every song has a meaning to someone. The more we share music, the more peaceful we become. I'm not saying it will cure all the world's troubles but music will certainly soothe you if you let it.

[@AndyHoke]

I'm not crying, you're crying. lol

[@byroncrump4431]

Love y'all !!! I roll with y'all.

[@MobileExperienceChris]

Lionel Richie is one of the best song writers to have ever lived.

[@MobileExperienceChris]

Awesome song and video!

[@marlakay]

I have loved this song for as long as I can remember but this is the first time I've seen the video! WOW ❤

[@ebonylocks9234]

I was so excited to see Lionel Richie in concert. He opened up for Tina Turner.

[@rettathomas837]

You need to do more songs by the commodore : they made a whole Lotta hits! Do my number one favorite , Sail On , he did it with the commodores but my favorite is when he song it with Tim McGraw, other songs are : brick house, just to be close to you, easy like Sunday morning, Jesus is love All night long , & so many others.

[@jerryjordan2482]

Even back when this Video came out when was in Jr.High school , it made me think what would I do in that Situation ?

[@lucawilliam7706]

I can identify with thefaux . I had a best friend in high school and we both had a crush on each other but didnt have the courage to tell each other. I was too busy dating other girls while she had to listen to my antics. We eventually went seperate ways when I went to University in 1982. We both got married but she divorced my best friend 13 years ago. I lost my wife when she died in July 2023. Through some unplanned and unforseen initiative from some of our high school graduation class for a reunion, I found her, but we are geographically 12hours apart. Within 3 days of catching up we spontaneously declared our love for each other. Still cant believe it that after 42 years we were always in love but couldnt act on it. Now theres a new chapter in our lives as grandparents but smitten with each other.

[@bobapjok4241]

I honestly think this is the greatest reaction video i have ever watched. Reliving this song through your eyes was magical. It brought back all the memories of seeing it for the first time. We have all felt this way about someone and this was incredible. Thanks.

[@christinerenee]

I LOVE how you focus on the feelings of the music and not over analyze the the actual technicalities of the tune.

[@shawnmazyn7090]

Amazing

[@my.business]

*One of the best videos he did & what a song.*

[@barbaramatthews4735]

I had that as a ring tone for a long time up until Halloween when I lost my cellphone.(It's Nov 6th). I got a new phone to replace the old one and got a different ring tone. It's such a pretty song. Now I got a silly one. I put Sunshine Day by The Brady Bunch.

[@Blindeyedog]

Lionel is the boss at writing songs. Been listening to him for over 30 years. A genius.❤❤❤

[@chamberlainwonder369]

Mmmmmmm this song can bring anybody to tears just like that. Lionel richie is the greatest ever in music

[@womanonthinice1276]

This song always moves my heart. So sweet💗💗💗💗

[@victorsallesdelemos932]

A melhor música romântica de todos os tempos

[@LoisChisholm]

One of the best videos to come out of this time. It still makes me cry, and I've seen it countless times over the years. Lionel has some great work, but this is #1 for me.

[@joeskinner6009]

You guys are 2 good.

[@mikedicarlis6654]

Just think. when i was a teenager into my late 20s there was actually a channel that played these videos instead of baby momma drama or guidos at a beach house

[@bobapjok4241]

yep, many many moons ago. it was revolutionary

[@rogerlewis1361]

I remember watching this video with my sons one day, and when the video was over they said to me, how was this video allowed to be on TV?….it’s about a teacher lusting after his student which is inappropriate, so I watched the and I started thinking OMG…have I been looking at this video all wrong….I was a teen when this song first came out and I always looked at it as a love story (and besides, I liked the song), but after watching you guys reacting to the video, I’m glad there is someone who sees the video the way I did growing up….Thank you.

[@lhuntley4577]

It makes me sick that our kids have been taught to think of what is essentially a NORMAL human emotion or desire -- crushing on someone from afar and hoping they like you back -- is somehow dirty or suspect. It makes our boys doubt their own actions and emotions for women and our girls afraid of or disgusted by the boys around them..... I have never thought ill of this song or this video. Essentially it shows two grown people in love with each other from afar. That is all.

[@martic51]

This came out before the world got weird. I thought this was so romantic back in the day. I never thought a bit about it being wrong in any way. I love Lionel!

[@rogerlewis1361]

I’m glad there are other people who look at this video the same way I did growing up.

[@Redtop-qh8zo]

A teacher lusting over his student is absolute pedo behavior. If she is not his student I will apologize, but it looks pretty straightforward to me. Beautiful song sick video. Of course a teenager would see it differently, but I’m surprised everyone seems to think the video is fine.

[@robindew9072]

So Romantic. Lionel Richie is still an amazing musician. Such an amazing artist.

[@sabrenas6849]

LIonel will make you feel stuff for sure ! :)

[@richh650]

I often wonder if those folks on American Idol have any idea how much of a talented genius Lionel Richie is. Great song and artist.

[@susancarr4241]

New sub here. I love you guys. How about full screen with singer. And then you guys in the small inset

[@janetwalters7340]

He is one of my all time favorites. Love all of his songs, so amazing.

[@keithyoung4383]

I love reaction channels I am a fan I watch them often. However I watch you guys everyday over and over and over again even ones I've already seen. Shawn and Mel you guys are by far number 1.

[@salvadoramaya8642]

I know this song and it just now made me cry, because i am in love with a woman that is disabled too. And him singing about how he just wants to make her happy and show her how beautiful life can be when loved right.❤️

[@ladycharliestallworth2280]

This was sad and the video was was played to death.

[@stanzaloan3454]

@@devildog5657 Whats sad about falling in love with someone but struggles with how to approach or express it. It's a month later but I can't see why this would be sad either

[@TucBroder]

@@devildog5657 Yeah, if anything, it's really creepy

[@cdfdesantis699]

Almost as a subtle underlying current in this song & video was Lionel Ritchie's talent for "seeing" into the heart, & creating an artistic musical masterpiece of what he "saw" there.

[@TheBooey1650]

His love songs are so emotional. Love him and his voice. Please react to more of his songs...you will love them. Thanks so much. You guys are just beautiful together.

[@firemedic5100]

I don't think anybody was ready when this video came out. This was mind blowing. A great song, but the video actually made the lyrics make more sense.

[@lizzyclark4019]

The fact that she’s blind makes it even over the top romantic….beautiful Laura Carrington.

[@TucBroder]

Or creepy... depends on how you look at it. I see it as a stalker song.

[@lizzyclark4019]

@@TucBroder well, we saw it as a romantic song back then...and my generation still sees it that way today.

[@fauxmetaljacket3268]

I'm an old Marine and disabled but you all had me crying.. how?

[@jdsguam]

Really should have used the studio version.

[@TCMECH79]

This happened a lot in the 80s

[@lmr1300]

Isn't she the same girl in the Thriller video with Michael?

[@robindew9072]

Just let the words reach your heart and sink in. Beautiful.

[@time2chill121]

Oh leaving on that midnight train tomorrow

[@JesseSwaney]

This song is so beautiful. I've been stuck in it lately.

[@wood8715]

Moving sweet romantic!!!! Wow!!!

[@brycebullard3619]

My favorite girlfriend and I loved this song in high school. When she left me I couldn't listen to it for over 10 years. I still miss her. I never recovered.

[@davewhitlow2984]

One of my favorite overlooked Lionel song is "Penny Lover". "Truly" is another. Wish someone would re-act to them....

[@elainepalazzi2011]

My mom had this in vinyl and I would play it over and over just laying there by the record player

[@gittemal]

Took me years to realize that she wasn't blind in real life. I was so relieved! 😊

[@danbaldwin9511]

I've always loved this song. even when it first came out.

[@meilingchan4948]

you should do penny lover

[@you2449]

when she turned that sculpture around, it woulda been funny if it looked like Shrek !!

[@theretrosavage]

This video was shot like 25 years before that movie even came out

[@quasiscorner2589]

Lionel Ritchie is a god amongst us. Pick up his album, Lionel Ritchie's Love songs. So many great hits

[@simple1me302]

love is a feeling,,and to have to hold back that love as he did , is tough,and wrong, in my opinion,,everyone loves a happy ending,,, well, sometimes happy endings happen in sticky situations,,if the teacher was single, and wanted to give up his job for love, love at 1st sight is a wonderfull thing,, then he should go for it,, some people just cant fathom this video because of the limits of cultures and rules that the white man has put on us all, maybe GOD or as i call him or her, the creator, maybe they were meant to be,

[@rachelsamples2765]

They we’re looking for each other and felt that connection!

[@Juan_E_Dewitt]

Not my favorite album of his, but I LOVED this song ❤️

[@brendalaveine7756]

Lioness voice was so easy to recognize when he comes on radio. Love q thing he has sang. A great voice and song writer.

[@dreamchaser3381]

You telling me you guys never heard this song before? 🤣🤣🤣 You guys are such liars 🤣🤣🤣 where you guys live at onbthe moon?? Lol be real with your audience

[@navsudan]

React to dimash's cover of this song he took it too next level even Jessie J got shocked hearing him sing...

[@samic1051]

Come on man now you know how kids grew up in the 80s and 90s..... I know I was 18 years old, 1979 and I went to England as a Canadian. You have to know that Lionel Richie and a few others are amazing and actually Richie wrote Lady for Kenny Rogers. I tried to put this and I talk to the microphone and it keeps breaking up. So God bless keep going I love you guys I think you're awesome

[@galimabarnes2344]

Shawn & Mel I enjoyed watching you watching the videos, you a beautiful couple....perfect chemistry between you,

[@susanthompson8962]

He is a classy singer! Another beautiful song.

[@issatagibateh1724]

Classic Song 🎶

[@sorenweyhe5037]

Lovley iam from germany thx for this video🇩🇪❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MysterD.]

Every time I hear this song, I think: GO TO HELL!!! (No, not really! Well... Maybe a little bit?) Painful memories...

[@OscarInAsia]

It's a great, emotional, and powerful song, no question. Also, no problem whatever with the girl in the video being disabled. The problem is the student/teacher power dynamic, you just KNOW in 2024 if in any college a middle aged teacher dating their younger student (or trying to date) would be asked to resign. Things were a little looser in the 80's, but it does come off a bit cringe today. FYI: Lionel Richie did not come up with the video concept, the director they hired did, Lionel even stated that the video had no connection to his song.

[@hymanandhyman]

Yeas ago when I first saw this I had the same reaction I would cry every time I viewed it ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@djoy3244]

Some favorites by Lionel and the Commodores are "Still", "Stuck on You", "Sail On"