Mojo Filter's Top 30 Lionel Richie Songs

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The following are my Top 30 Songs by one of the greatest recording artists of all time...

LIONEL RICHIE
http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/21/b5/64/21b564f42b70c49a6fca7185e27d94fc.jpg
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The list will include songs written and performed by Lionel Richie as a solo artist and as part of The Commodores.
The song titles marked with (**) are Commodores songs.


30. LOVE, OH LOVE
(1992, Back To Front)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xTg2MSGEZI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xTg2MSGEZI)
This song was one of a few new and unreleased songs that Lionel included on his 1992 compilation album Back To Front. A song about world peace and harmony.

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29. I CALL IT LOVE
(2006, Coming Home)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s47n8E2BuWc


This song was the last successful single by Lionel. Released in 2006, the single for the song reached number 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart in the US. The video to the song features Lionel's adopted daughter, TV personality Nicole Richie.

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28. ENDLESS LOVE
(1981, Endless Love: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MP7m5VqQ6f8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ewf0TnM4eKo

This song was Lionel's first single released as a solo artist. The song was a duet with Diana Ross in which both singers declare their undying love for one another. The song has been hailed as the greatest duet ever recorded by Billboard.

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27. JUST TO BE CLOSE TO YOU**
(1976, Hot On The Tracks)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4ReMvRcvHc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_bQ6-zrM7U

This song was one of Lionel's first hit songs that he wrote and performed while with The Commodores.

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26. BALLERINA GIRL
(1986, Dancing On The Ceiling)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iz8yg9MYf8Q

This song was written by Lionel for his adoptive daughter Nicole. The single for the song was his last single to reach number 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart.

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I can't say there's much I like from Lionel Richie, but I do like Endless Love.

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25. DEEP RIVER WOMAN
(1986, Dancing On The Ceiling)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoaV6D4gzrU

This song was written by Lionel and was a duet with country rock band Alabama. It's one of Lionel's most overlooked gems.

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24. TIME
(1998, Time)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYGj03hwxkQ

This song was written by Lionel and was the title track from his 1998 commercial disappointment of an album. However, this song is underrated.

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23. LOVE WILL CONQUER ALL
(1986, Dancing On The Ceiling)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1i45qDsId1E

This song was co-written by Lionel and was one of the hit singles in 1986.

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22. JUST FOR YOU
(2004, Just For You)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiWC15X-aJ8

This song was co-written by Lionel and was the title track from his 2004 album. The song was a moderate hit and is one of Lionel's last classic songs.

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21. LADY (YOU BRING ME UP)**
(1981, In The Pocket)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phNLASyPsUU

This Commodores song was a big hit single for Lionel and co., peaking at number 8 in the US.

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20. MY DESTINY
(1992, Back To Front)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNmDgRwNFsI

This song was one of 3 unreleased songs that was featured on his 1992 compilation album. The song was met with moderate success.

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19. BRICK HOUSE**
(1977, Commodores)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5EmnQp3V48

This song was The Commodores' signature song. It was co-written by Lionel.

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18. THE ONLY ONE
(1983, Can't Slow Down)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XIW6V3NFCE

This song was co-written by Lionel and was featured as a track on his most successful album to date, Can't Slow Down.

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17. DO IT TO ME
(1992, Back To Front)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQHW7MQAV8g

This song was written by Lionel and was one of 3 unreleased songs on his 1992 compilation album. It was also the first single released from the album that was met with success, peaking at number 21 in the US.

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16. OH NO**
(1981, In The Pocket)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVfl51yI4e8

This song was written by Lionel and was his last hit with the Commodores before going solo.

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15. LADY
(1998, Time)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gz1jrlX27kE

This song was written by Lionel and was originally offered to Kenny Rogers in the 80's that became a hit single for the country music legend. Lionel recorded his own version of the song in 1998, and it is just as amazing.

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14. STILL **
(1979, Midnight Magic)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0uqSX_-qj4

This song was written by Lionel and was one of the last hit singles released by The Commodores before Lionel went solo. The song managed to peak at Number 1 in the US.

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I noticed that I never finished this list...
I owe it to Lionel ;)

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13. MY LOVE
(1982, Lionel Richie)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipJlC6-GXJM

This song was written by Lionel and was on his debut solo album. The song managed to peak at Number 5 in the US, and features Kenny Rogers doing backup vocals.

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12. RUNNING WITH THE NIGHT
(1983, Can't Slow Down)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PnhlXLHKAE

This song was written by Lionel and was featured on his second and most successful album to date. The song peaked at Number 7 in the US.

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11. YOU ARE
(1982, Lionel Richie)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4tMPGgvBp4

This song was written by Lionel and was featured on his solo debut album. The song is one of his most popular singles.

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I will need to finish this list soon, even though many people have lost or have completely no interest.

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I will need to finish this list soon, even though many people have lost or have completely no interest.


I don't know a lot of Lionel Richie's songs, but there are still a couple of them that I'm hoping to see on your list.

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10. DANCING ON THE CEILING
(1986, Dancing On The Ceiling)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovo6zwv6DX4

One of the biggest singles by Lionel that spawned a fun and memorable music video

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It's been a year and a half since I started this list :o. I will finish it today

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9. THREE TIMES A LADY**
(1978, Natural High)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4dl6JSf-bc

This song was the Commodores' first ever Number 1 hit single.

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8. SAIL ON**
(1979, Midnight Magic)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zg-ivWxy5KE

This song was one of the Commodores' most successful singles, reaching the Top 10 in both the US and UK IN 1979.

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7. HELLO
(1983, Can't Slow Down)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_ILDFp5DGA

Hello is easily the most recognizable Lionel Richie song ever released. It was a huge success in the 80's, reaching Number 1 in many countries around the world, including the US.

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6. PENNY LOVER
(1983, Can't Slow Down)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7r-Dk2daro

Hello might have been Lionel's most successful single off of Can't Slow Down, but Penny Lover was way better in my opinion.

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5. TRULY
(1982, Lionel Richie)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7e72sMIsKdg

This was Lionel's first single as a solo artist after leaving the Commodores. The song was a smash hit, reaching Number 1 in the US, becoming Lionel's signature song.

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4. SAY YOU, SAY ME
(1986, Dancing On The Ceiling)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=we0mk_J0zyc

Another Number 1 hit by Lionel, this ballad was featured in the soundtrack to the movie White Nights starring the late Gregory Hines.

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3. ALL NIGHT LONG (ALL NIGHT)
(1983, Can't Slow Down)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqAvFx3NxUM

Yet another Number 1 hit, All Night Long is easily the grooviest and most upbeat Lionel Richie song ever released.

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2. STUCK ON YOU
(1983, Can't Slow Down)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhsTB4rq1XU

Lionel went all country with this track, and it proved that he was versatile. The song was a hit, especially on the US Country Music charts.

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...and the number 1 Lionel Richie song according to me is....DRUM ROLL

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1. EASY**
(1977, Commodores)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQUZj57oljA

Released the year I was born, Easy was one of the best singles of 1977, peaking at Number 4 in the US. The song highlighted Lionel's growing role within the Commodores as an accomplished singer and songwriter, which would eventually lead to his departure and launching of a successful solo career.

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I finally finished this list! What a relief! Hope you all enjoy it ;)

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Well, it was fun entertaining myself with this list, since nobody else gives a f**k! :D

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7. HELLO
(1983, Can't Slow Down)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_ILDFp5DGA

Hello is easily the most recognizable Lionel Richie song ever released. It was a huge success in the 80's, reaching Number 1 in many countries around the world, including the US.




Of the few Lionel Richie songs I know, "Hello" would probably be #1 on my list.

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4. SAY YOU, SAY ME
(1986, Dancing On The Ceiling)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=we0mk_J0zyc

Another Number 1 hit by Lionel, this ballad was featured in the soundtrack to the movie White Nights starring the late Gregory Hines.



I love both the song and the movie. :)