Historical Artist Profile

Lionel Richie

⭐ HOF Inductee / Class of 2022

Biography & Overview

Lionel Brockman Richie Jr. (born June 20, 1949) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, and television personality. He rose to fame in the 1970s as a songwriter and the co-lead singer of the Motown group Commodores; writing and recording the hit singles "Easy", "Sail On", "Three Times a Lady", and "Still" with the group before his departure.

🇺🇸 US Billboard Tracking History 14 Charted Tracks
"Truly" Entered Charts: 1982
#1 HIT
"All Night Long (All Night)" Entered Charts: 1983
#1 HIT
"Hello" Entered Charts: 1984
#1 HIT
"Say You, Say Me" Entered Charts: 1985
#1 HIT
"Dancing On The Ceiling" Entered Charts: 1986
Peak: #2
"Stuck On You" Entered Charts: 1984
Peak: #3
"You Are" Entered Charts: 1983
Peak: #4
"My Love" Entered Charts: 1983
Peak: #5
"Running With The Night" Entered Charts: 1983
Peak: #7
"Ballerina Girl" Entered Charts: 1987
Peak: #7
"Penny Lover" Entered Charts: 1984
Peak: #8
"Love Will Conquer All" Entered Charts: 1986
Peak: #9
"Sela" Entered Charts: 1987
Peak: #20
"Do It To Me" Entered Charts: 1992
Peak: #21
🇬🇧 UK Official Charts History 27 Charted Tracks
"Hello" Entered Charts: 1984
#1 HIT
"All Night Long (All Night)" Entered Charts: 1983
Peak: #2
"Truly" Entered Charts: 1982
Peak: #6
"Dancing On The Ceiling" Entered Charts: 1986
Peak: #7
"My Destiny" Entered Charts: 1992
Peak: #7
"Say You, Say Me" Entered Charts: 1985
Peak: #8
"Running With The Night" Entered Charts: 1983
Peak: #9
"Stuck On You" Entered Charts: 1984
Peak: #12
"Ballerina Girl" Entered Charts: 1986
Peak: #17
"Don'T Wanna Lose You" Entered Charts: 1996
Peak: #17
"Penny Lover" Entered Charts: 1984
Peak: #18
"Angel" Entered Charts: 2000
Peak: #18
"To Love A Woman" Entered Charts: 2003
Peak: #19
"Just For You" Entered Charts: 2004
Peak: #20
"Closest Thing To Heaven" Entered Charts: 1998
Peak: #26
"Tender Heart" Entered Charts: 2001
Peak: #29
"Do It To Me" Entered Charts: 1992
Peak: #33
"Don'T Stop The Music" Entered Charts: 2000
Peak: #34
"I Forgot" Entered Charts: 2001
Peak: #34
"You Are" Entered Charts: 1983
Peak: #43
"Sela" Entered Charts: 1987
Peak: #43
"Love Will Conquer All" Entered Charts: 1986
Peak: #45
"I Call It Love" Entered Charts: 2006
Peak: #45
"Love Oh Love" Entered Charts: 1992
Peak: #52
"Just Go" Entered Charts: 2009
Peak: #52
"Still In Love" Entered Charts: 1996
Peak: #66
"My Love" Entered Charts: 1983
Peak: #70