Lionel Ritchie

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Lionel Ritchie, formerly with the band the 70’s band the Commodores, has announced his plans to go on tour after the release of his two most recent albums “Going Home and “Just Go”. Ritchie’s song “Easy” is featured on the SongChannels.com’s Top Music Video Picks. “We’re trying to finalize whether it’s going to be in the fall or the first of the new year,” he says. “I’ve spent most of my time outside of America for the last three or four years, but the interest is there, so I said, ‘Let’s go back across America again.” Richie expects to announce tour dates during the ... Read Full Story

Lionel Ritchie, formerly with the band the 70’s band the Commodores, has announced his plans to go on tour after the release of his two most recent albums “Going Home and “Just Go”. Ritchie’s song “Easy” is featured on the SongChannels.com’s Top Music Video Picks. “We’re trying to finalize whether it’s going to be in the fall or the first of the new year,” he says. “I’ve spent most of my time outside of America for the last three or four years, but the interest is there, so I said, ‘Let’s go back across America again.” Richie expects to announce tour dates during the ... Read Full Story

Lionel Richie - Truly- The Love Songs Since it contains six tunes that Richie wrote and performed as lead singer of the Commodores, the title for this collection may be technically a little misleading. That said, those who appreciate Richie's instantly recognizable vocal style are unlikely to complain about the inclusion of such pop standards as "Three Times a Lady," "Still," and "Easy." Maybe it's the passage of time, but Richie's solo work sounds more emotionally satisfying than the hits he had with the group: "Hello" is still eminently soulful and "Penny Lover" has a warm and cozy feel. "Endless Love," Richie's memorable duet ... Read Full Story

Lionel Richie - Time Time glowingly demonstrates Lionel Richie's ability to write and sing socially relevant tracks. However, much of the luster from his mid-'80s heyday is woefully absent. Perhaps it's the album's darker thematic hue that robs the project of the once-familiar Richie magic. "Zoomin'" is a melancholy-laced track that addresses world problems, and "Everytime" bears a sobering timbre that explores relationships' more stark realities. Conversely, the title track rings with a warm pop melody of hope, while "Closest Thing to Heaven" boasts dreamy, feel-good lyrics. As usual, the artist's music deftly blurs the boundaries between pop, R&B, and country music, underscoring Richie's ... Read Full Story