Lionel Richie Breaks Down His Most Iconic Songs | GQ

[@donaldnixon919]

One of the greatest song writers of all time. He is at the very top without question

[@TheMovieMyLife]

He makes songwriting seem so simple. Only if! 😌

[@bigmike1547]

Sheesh..my guys face though

[@giasone777]

All musicians without exception have put in many hours of practice, it is only then that they can channel their creativity into song writing.

[@Guaicomusic]

It’s simple if you believe it is:)!

[@satcher76]

It’s actually simpler

[@abettum5441]

That's the Motown effect!

[@grod1360]

One of the most underrated musician/songwriters/producers of all time.

[@tbone3972]

When a lovely story turns into a love song…. That’s what Mr. Lionel Richie does.

[@TPowellTipplers]

This should've been longer! Way too many classic songs we need the stories to!

[@felixgarcia2184]

Man his voice is amazingly beautiful

[@saifhasan4481]

One of my heroes Lionel Richie
World class musician
Great human being
Friendly with his fans
A great role model.

[@jessiejohnson6803]

What a legend!!! Keep doing videos with ppl like this

[@markgwinnell7259]

It's amazing how many great songs like Easy have basically only 4 chords and a bridge ! Lionel wrote some fantastic songs x

[@steliosc.4686]

What a songwriter. Truly a legend!

[@DellBucks]

Even though I would never be able to write a song, I still know what he was talking about. So amazing. He's amazing.

[@kino_vel]

One of the greatest singers of all time. A true legend.

[@aleccopile]

I grew up with Lionel Richie's music because my dad bought some of his records back in the day. He's a guy who can claim to be a real artist. My dad used to say, "Lionel Richie is THE man" 👍. For me it's timeless music and his songwriting transcends genres. Of course he does mostly soul, funk, r'n'b and pop, but some of the songs were hits on the dance and country charts as well. I did some research and found out that he has written 23 (!) top 10 hits. I think you can say you're a good writer if you've not only written a lot of hits, but also if those songs still mean something to people around the world decades later. Yeah, he's a legend 👏.

[@stephaniecannon410]

Why would anyone would want to put a chain and ball on a Beautiful Handsome person like you, spread your wings and fly all you want having no worries.
And About writing, "They say what are you thinking about, well, don't think just let it come through.". Said, "Lionel Richie."
🌹

[@giasone777]

He successfully channelled his emotions into the writing songs plus he has a great voice then boom big hits.

[@neih800]

Wow! I've just been educated. 😮
I had no idea Lionel Richie is behind these legendary jams. I have a much greater appreciation for his artistry.

[@olamideakinola7297]

If MJ was still alive GQ would call him to do a high quality interview like this one and tell wise stories behind his iconic songs.

[@thanksfernuthin]

Truly a musical genius. An American treasure. I sure wish he could have allowed himself to grow old naturally.

[@nikitalavrenov8048]

He would make a great Masterclass instructor!

[@SirPierreSe]

What a genius. he makes it sounds so easy.. natural talent and one of Gods gifts to us.

[@whippy107]

I came here to learn more about Lionel Richie, and WOW; it's darn good stuff!

[@ChessMasteryOfficial]

There is nothing permanent except change.

[@DallasSports-vk6wt]

The Greatest Commodores, Lionel Richie and what a great writer and amazing story telling of the Greatest love Songs 🎵 ❤ ever made !
That's way. ,I'm, Easy like 👍 a Sunday Morning 🌄. .
Sail ⛵ On, and Still , and Three Times a Lady 👸💯💞⚘⚘👆⚘🏝🏝🏝🏝🏖🏕🏕🏞🏡🏖🏝🏝⛵🏝🏝🏝🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🏝🏝🏝
Just to be Close to you.
Brick House 🏠
My Favorite singer and writer.
Legendary Lionel Richie.
And the Commodores.

[@onebillionsoulsforchrist1574]

Oh why so brief? I could listen to him a whole day

[@johnied850914]

Love will find a way is one of my favorite songs by him.

[@jessiej5765]

Great storyteller I enjoyed the backstory of every song it makes it that more special

[@tbone3972]

Also a great pianist because of his grandmother.

[@edinsonmejia8452]

I love the iconic songs series keep it up GQ

[@jamicub39]

Sir we need you to come back one more time.

[@floraflora4239]

Break it down Lionel 🌹💥❤️💚❤️

[@waladnajd143]

🎶🎶🎶🥰👑🥰🎼🎼🎼🤙✋🎹🎶🎼ويا على الذكريات الجميلة لي الفنان القدير لاينل ريتشي ومن عمالقة الموسيقى والغناء والفن الراقي والصوت المميز والجيل الذهبي لي عالم الفن والزمن الجميل 🎉🎉

[@rlg222]

These are classic's. I grew up with these songs...It's great to hear how these songs came to be!

[@rutonguyen3778]

Thank you for amazing love song after 41 years it ‘s a TRUTH story …
💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@dustasdu]

What a great composer!

[@jaburadvocacia261]

3x a lady is just absurdly perfect❤

[@777Mindcrimes]

Great songwriter ...The Commodores were awesome..

[@Nayops23]

0:37
One of my favorite songs!

[@Tainomontana]

Legend with a legendary voice

[@JamiuzsLive]

Whenever I see this man I think of the boondocks

[@kingrovd8960]

Ikr lol

[@jimmy3717]

How many years later....it spoke through my daughter and now it's my Grandchild today!!!🥺😭♥️ I wish I could share a picture!😉🥺😭😂♥️

[@chrisbean]

"Don't think. Let it come through." Good motto 👏 for writing.

[@keithroberts4952]

My favourite Lionel Richie songs are: Easy, Truly, Deep river woman.

[@hazehazehaze38]

thank you sir!! i got so much love for you & your teams expression. sounds that truly calm our hearts. love

[@hazehazehaze38]

4:05 this story is siiick!!!

[@lionelrichie-1]

Thank you for being a fan ❤❤

[@dorisposchner8332]

I love his music with full of love and wow..what a golden voice..🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@floraflora4239]

Let alone the tough task of composing melody, lyrics and pulling it together,,,,what gacinayes me most is how easily memorable,,,clear and,,, rammed so.many l till restill remember 😮😮 10:03 10:03 you make the lyrics lyrics so.memorable,,,,,

[@avijonikamijoni1663]

*It is better to be feared than loved, if you cannot be both.*

[@Michael_Hannah]

I could listen to Lionel talk for hours

[@spanaker]

endless love, he did with diana ross is my fav lionel ritchie song 😉

[@JasonWalkerJamaica]

Nice to know Jamaicans influenced “All Night Ling” 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@cehayes74]

Him & Rod Temperton (R.I.P) are my favorite 🎶 songwriters !!!

[@matusalemaguanta7202]

Hes great musician performed better in live performance than in record

[@lisakilian6988]

So VERY Talented

[@thespunkavenue3471]

Legend.

[@czechking]

"ALLL NIGHT LOONG ALLL NIGHT, ALLL NIGHT."

[@fuzzydunlop365]

Great insights. The story discussing the ‘Hello’ video is hilarious

[@oldjoants]

Wow, some super valuable insight into songwriting in this!

[@BLOOD1MONEY]

*I love his song never gonna give you up!!!!*

[@oppfattet]

Sweet humble KING.

[@evansdanielsnash2578]

Legend... The best

[@atribecalledjudah5436]

Uncle Lionel is an American treasure.

[@FayE41]

Lionel Richie is a very good singer and song writer but my favourite songs are Truly, lady, endless love, all night long, hello, penny lover, do it to me and you are

[@namepending8587]

Penny Lover

[@IBKNW]

Such an awesome person.

[@Videogamearcade]

Legend

[@rutonguyen3778]

Love story Hello
💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@Mayonnaisesucks730]

Love him so much ❤️🖖🏻

[@PowahSlapEntertainmint]

Hello, is it me you're looking for?

[@geostillo78]

No, it was pee i was looking for. Thanks though.

[@crescentmoondesigns7515]

Actually no but that's for asking😂😂😂

[@geostillo78]

@@crescentmoondesigns7515 no pee? Dang.

[@Sir-Seaniel]

I can see it in your eyes

[@gregpitts5157]

I just saw him in Vegas.

[@stephenmccollum1391]

Iconic, talented and a nice guy

[@mysterio1570]

All night long crushes most songs, including LR’s famous songs.

[@crescentmoondesigns7515]

He looked like a stalker in Hello though it's a funny song😂😂😂😂

[@merenguesaurio]

Great actor , and a great serías ! Great job

[@iamdivine333]

What Soul Tribe Father! I'm a brick house & I'm three times a lady!

[@williamtaylor2412]

LOVE THIS

[@jonmcintire9067]

Interesting interview😍😀😀😀😎

[@Bunglespice]

OMG that piano! Drool-worthy.

[@ceeja9400]

One of my fave song easy

[@tommasofaoro3278]

Surgeon: "so, how do you want your face to look like?"
LR: "I want it to look like this, just twice bigger"
Great artist though

[@luckysahar683]

These people are highly spiritual .. either they know it or not

[@kristysokoloski9089]

Do more of his songs.

[@GetSlappedPlease]

A legend

[@AndrewsOpinion15]

lionel richel rocks on gq !!!

[@pointchamberlain4782]

Lionel and Marvin !

[@sueraiders]

Hey Lionel Richie I wish it was me you’re looking for. 😂😂😂

[@lionelrichie-1]

Thank you for being a fan ❤❤

[@noemi8346]

It really is, it's just putting it together. I get it.

[@americagreatagain818]

All Night Long same as I Like It by Enrique Iglesias

[@GamerGirl_BRE]

All these Lavar Ball comments have me 😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@rosatorres7839]

Cuantos recuerdos pasara a la historia como un grande para ti ⚘

[@ruthworman2733]

Yes ma'am he sure is 👍 his music will just claim you down make you feel like your laying on a cloud or it does me.

[@AbigailRTeh]

That story out of Iraq ... his songs are universal

[@MichaelCobbs]

Good video.

[@glasshalffull8471]

That's true what Luonel said about "Don't think, let it come through"....I tried it many times myself, Nothing happened man, and that's why he's a Genius and I'm an Idiot, I really should have learned to play an instrument, that could have been real helpful, didn't stop MJ though.

[@hongye0]

hello is it weed you’re looking for

[@johnied850914]

Lol

[@hongye0]

bodega hive out here

[@jamaldabreau5013]

Lol

[@marcosmercedesn]

I can it see in your eyes, and by looking at your nose 😂

[@donventura9004]

Seems like a pretty sweet guy

[@stretchcvb5632]

How Did He Forget Zoom

[@lion-orichie398]

I Love My Dad ! ! !

[@theplourde]

I swear to god if dancing on the ceiling gets stuck in my head again I’m suing. Lol

[@kermitzeppeli1447]

Please make another on the rocks

[@DamiensTrainsandTravels]

4:12 walking on the celing?

[@awakening-in-5d]

Lionel is nice!

[@TheGiftof7PRESENTS]

Dap👊🏽🎶

[@kermitzeppeli1447]

Woah he looks like Lionel richie lol

[@sheilahendrix5935]

Peace 💛and 💙Blessings💚 Too ❤️My💛 Brothers 💙May💚 God ❤️Bless💙 Everyone💚 Always❤️ May God 💛Bless 💙Everyone💚 Richly with 💛everything 💚they❤️ need Always💛 Much💙 Love ❤️Blessings💙 Always ☺️ 💯✌️🎇🌈🌐💚💚💙💛💛💜💜💛💛💙💚❤️❤️