Lionel Brockman Richie, Jr. (born June 20, 1949 in Tuskegee, Alabama) is an… Read Full Bio ↴Lionel Brockman Richie, Jr. (born June 20, 1949 in Tuskegee, Alabama) is an American R&B singer, songwriter, composer, and occasional actor. He got his start as the front man for the Commodores, a nationally popular Motown band during the 70's. They had several hits such as Easy, Three Times A Lady, and probably the Commodores' most famous hit, Brick House.
Richie quit the band in 1981 for a solo career. He released his self-titled debut in 1982. The album hit No. 3 on the charts and sold over 4 million copies. His follow up album, Can't Slow Down, sold over twice as many copies and won the Grammy for Album of the Year in '84. His third album, '86's Dancing on the Ceiling spawned such hits as Say You, Say Me, Dancing on the Ceiling, and Se La, but would be the end of his commercial success.
His 90's albums such as Back to Front, Louder Than Words, and Time all failed to achieve the previous decade's commercial success. Some of his recent work, such as the album Renaissance, has returned to his older style, hoping to achieve more success.
Richie quit the band in 1981 for a solo career. He released his self-titled debut in 1982. The album hit No. 3 on the charts and sold over 4 million copies. His follow up album, Can't Slow Down, sold over twice as many copies and won the Grammy for Album of the Year in '84. His third album, '86's Dancing on the Ceiling spawned such hits as Say You, Say Me, Dancing on the Ceiling, and Se La, but would be the end of his commercial success.
His 90's albums such as Back to Front, Louder Than Words, and Time all failed to achieve the previous decade's commercial success. Some of his recent work, such as the album Renaissance, has returned to his older style, hoping to achieve more success.
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Commodores Lyrics
Brick House Ow, she's a brick house She's mighty-mighty, just lettin' it…
Easy Know it sounds funny But I just can't stand the pain Girl,…
Endless Love My love, there's only you in my life The only thing…
Flying High Flyin' high on a feelin' Flyin' high Flyin' high on a good…
Just To Be Close To You Just to be close to you, girl Just for a moment,…
Lady (You Bring Me Up) Lady You bring me up when I'm down Maybe You're gonna change…
Oh No I want you to want me I'm goin' crazy knowin' he…
Sail On Sail on down the line 'bout-a half-a mile or so And-a…
Still Lady, morning's just a moment away And I'm without you once…
Stuck on You Stuck on you I've got this feeling down deep in my…
Sweet Love Show me a river that's so deep Show me a mountain…
Three Times A Lady Thanks for the times that you've given me The memories are…
Too Hot Ta Trot (Too hot to trot, say what, too hot to trot) (Too…
Wonderland Hello, honey, this is your lucky day I've come to take…
Zoom I may be just a foolish dreamer But I don't care 'Cause…