Lionel Richie Quotes

Lionel Brockman Richie Jr. is an American singer, songwriter, actor and record producer. Beginning in 1968, he was a member of the funk and soul band the Commodores and then launched a solo career in 1982. He also co-wrote the 1985 charity single "We Are the World" with Michael Jackson, which sold over 20 million copies. Richie has sold over 100 million records worldwide, making him one of the world's best-selling artists of all time. He is also a five-time Grammy Award winner. In 2016, Richie received the Songwriters Hall of Fame's highest honor, the Johnny Mercer Award.

✵ 20. June 1949
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Famous Lionel Richie Quotes

“We were running with the night;
Playing in the shadows.
Just you and I,
Till the morning light.”

Running with the Night, co-written with Cynthia Weil.
Song lyrics, Can't Slow Down (1983)

“Here we are out here, me and you.
Reaching out to each other
Is all that we can do.
Here we stand trying not to fall.
There's no need to worry,
Love will conquer all.”

Love Will Conquer All, co-written with Greg Phillinganes and Cynthia Weil.
Song lyrics, Dancing on the Ceiling (1986)

“You are the sun,
You are the rain
That makes my life this foolish game.
You need to know
I love you so.
And I'd do it all again and again.”

You Are, co-written with Brenda Harvey Richie.
Song lyrics, Lionel Richie (1982)

Lionel Richie Quotes about love

“And love
and, love
I'll be a fool
For you,
I'm sure.
You know I don't mind…”

Endless Love (1981).
Song lyrics

“Honey you came along and captured my heart
Now my love is somewhere lost in your kiss
When I'm all alone it's you that I miss
Girl, a love like yours is hard to resist.”

Penny Lover, co-written with Brenda Harvey Richie.
Song lyrics, Can't Slow Down (1983)

“I need you, and with your love I'm free
And truly, you know you're alright with me.”

Truly.
Song lyrics, Lionel Richie (1982)

Lionel Richie Quotes about heart

“Two hearts,
Two hearts that beat as one
Our lives have just begun.”

Endless Love (1981).
Song lyrics

Lionel Richie Quotes

“You mean the world to me
Oh
I know
I've found in you
My endless love.”

Endless Love (1981).
Song lyrics

“It's time to start believing — Oh yes.
Believing who you are: You are a shining star.”

Say You, Say Me.
Song lyrics, Dancing on the Ceiling (1986)

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