These songs are called “classic” for a reason! It annoys me that society as a whole has a poor appreciation for this type of music and labels it “cheesy” or a “guilty pleasure”. It’s not. It’s F-ing awesome! And your way of explaining it makes me so happy. Love it!👌😍💕
I just love Lionel Richie! He’s one of those that has it all...he writes, he sings, and he performs, and he does it all very well. This is one of my favorites.
OMG OMG THANK U. !!!!!!! I was learning piano and flute. My teacher required me to learn one classical for every pop song. I was OBSESSED with Lionel Ritchie.
HI FIL WOW YOU WERE AMAZING. YOU CAN DO ANYTHING.YOU HAVE IT ALL. I LOVE YOUR HUMMING AND PLAYING. THANKYOU FIL FOR ALL YOU DO. LIONEL IS A GREAT SINGER. LOVE YOU GUYS .THANKS PEACE AND LOVE
Thanks, Fil! Love this song. My daughter Amelia and I perform this song in our duo, with me on looped guitar. Fun lead solo to play. We miss gigging. Hope we can get back to it soon.
i love watching Lionel perform, the talent is one thing and he comes across so confident....sorta same reason why im a huge fan of Phil Collins performances in the 80s and early 90s
Haven't had my fill of Fil fur awhile. 🤣Great analysis of a beautiful song by one of my favorite easy listening singers. I always learn a little something from each one of your videos. Thank you!
@@JohnRodriguesPhotographer The reason I enjoy Lionel so much is growing up with him almost every song has meaning for me about times in my life. Times I will never get back the older I get.
@@lawrencetaylor4101 Fil has evolved in his reviewing. I like the way he puts his own playing as examples of what we are hearing. It's that extra in-depth view that makes it great to watch.
You can't really miss his voice. I always re cognize Lionel"s silky smooth voice. No one does it better and l love all His vocals Thank you again for a great analyses you are brilliant wings of Pegasus 💋
Fan since the 'blue' album. Another hit was "Brick House" GF and i walking a back street to The Coronet Theatre to see Star Wars, '77. Truck full of 'locals' cruise by blasting this tune. Just kept her and my Old Timer close.
4:20 That’s so interesting you mention what you call an offbeat. I’ve listened to this song hundreds of times! Wasn’t that clever of Lionel? Learning a lot in Florida. Thanks Fil.
Great choice, Fil. Lionel Richie is a brilliant musician. I particularly love the story about his writing "Lady" for Kenny Rogers, where Lionel had yet to come up with the second verse when recording started, and finished the song in a bathroom stall at the studio.
Lionel was born not far from me... he has a museum in Alabama with all of his things his first tour bus just a really cool place! Sorry I have missing you man! Four kids at home with the shut down doing school work at home!! And I must say!! I was not prepared! Hahah good to see ya again!! ❤️Tennessee
Well done! You had me going, "Oh, so THAT'S what's going on!" a lot. Also, the talented Ben Mauro is playing the guitar solo, tasteful, as always. Thanks, Fil.
@@lynndow3185 I checked out Ben on the link you sent me..... WOW I didn't know he played with Don Felder! Mind blowing!! The Eagles were(are) my favorite band.... which leads me to Wings of Pegasus. I stumbled across Fil on my RUclips feed , analyzing Randy Miesner from The Eagles. I have Randy Miesner to thank for introducing me to Wings of Pegasus! But ultimately, it was Fil himself who has kept me intrigued in his channel. And , also, Ben seems like an awesome person! Take care Lynn 👍🤘☮️❤️
The guitar solo is rememberable because I'm already thinking of it of and it hasn't even happened yet 😊 My favorite song by his is Say You Say Me. I love its message. Also about the solo I love the slides😊
LOVE Lionel ! Fantastic singer songwriter and musician! So many of his songs have touched my heart and soul! What a MASTER Songwriter! I have been a Huge fan since his early days! Excellent analysis and demo Fil ! Thanks for this! 😎🎼🎶🇨🇦🇨🇦
Wow!!!!!Lionel is great👏👏👏👏What a great talent he is very versatile, he writes his songs and also plays very well, this is exemplified by the song selected for the analysis, your explanation is magnificent and interesting. I congratulate you👌👌👌👌✔💯👊🤘
Got to see him in concert in the 80s when ‘Dancing on the Ceiling’ was popular. Tina Turner opened for him... it was an amazing concert!! So glad I’ve gotten to see so many of these talented people - even tho it makes me feel old sometimes! Thanks for all the great information - as always!
He is such a great singer- songwriter. There’s a fabulous live vid of him and Kenny Rogers singing “ Lady” together. He wrote it for Kenny and you see the mutual love shining so strongly.
I went to see Lionel last year and it was the best live show I've ever seen. He leaves everything on the stage. So much energy and passion for his craft.
A chill went up my neck during this song. It's a huge favorite of mine. I played it a lot of Sunday mornings. And I always learn something new about songs I love. Thanks🤘
Lionels voice is just so smooth ...you listen to him all day! He has such an amazing quality with his singing and song writing...truly one of the all time greatests! Legendary! Awesome Analysis Fil! Cheers Mario! 😀👌👍
Hi Fil! I remember rocking my baby to Lionel songs..that year was 1977! Of course he had so many gorgeous songs! What a beautiful voice...he could just melt my heart! One of the good guys! Thanks for this one! ✌️
Great choice of Lionel Ritchie and this great song. I think you explained his style and voice so well. I also enjoyed listening to you strum the song and hum the melody. You truly have perfect pitch. Maybe that would be a new cover for you. Thanks for this one.
Lionel makes it look so easy! He has such an easy relaxed demeanour yet hearing your analysis makes me understand just how technical it all is. Wow!! Amazing. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Morning/afternoon Fil. Great analysis. Such a good easy listening song and a enormous talent. You explain so much that the non-musician(like me) would never know. Oh wow I also want to add Fil when you were on the guitar and humming along that was so cool! I loved that. 👏❤
Gosh he looks really good for a 50 something (some people age really well). Gosh a favorite of mine; always has been. He is a performer who got better when solo; which is saying a lot because he was awesome as part of the Commodores. Thanks for sharing. " Easy" , when I first heard it, meant to me he is saying he is an uncomplicated, easy going person. Lyrics are fun to interpret and everyone will have a different interpretation. Always good to view your channel; you're so good-looking and interesting to watch. Just a compliment from a fan
Fil I do agree with what Rebecca said but I want to talk about you here with all the knowledge that you have all the software you use and all the research that you made about history of all those you analyse no wonder why you are so humble ! You leave the surprise to us to discover you little by little instead of bragging of who you really are and gosh when is King Charles III will decide to knighted you for us being able to call you Sir Fil you really deserve it you have all in your game card to play winner every time you do an analysis and we can feel the fun you have to do it like a child who plays with his toys .I am enjoying you at this level and again you are a very handsome man all to please us your patrons and being proud of you that much like usual Much Love and \m/ ROCK...
Met Lionel and the Commodores many...many years ago on a flight from Montgomery Alabama to Atlanta. They are originally from Tuskegee Alabama just outside Montgomery. Super Awesome experience that I can recall even to this day...One of my favorites Fil...Well done!!!
Bravo Fil! Your analysis of the legendary Lionel Richie was brilliant(as you suggested, I watched Lionel's performance video, then came back here)! Your informative and thorough analysis as well as your vocal and guitar demonstrations of the overall performance had me musically absorbed this time--you had me beyond musically thinking. I hope you don't mind my asking this: In 3:51, you mentioned and demonstrated the coming in on the offbeat. Though I could be wrong about this, would that be an example of syncopation? If I'm wrong, I stand corrected. Again, you had musically absorbed in every way. Thanks for this experience!
Excellent analysis, as always! I wanted to suggest a fabulous next level Chet Atkins style guitar player named Scotty Anderson. Search his name for Caravan Namm for a 1986 mind blowing acoustic guitar performance. Search also his name and Sweet Georgia Brown where he plays live a Tele with an older man who plays mainly rhythm for Scotty. Absolutely brutal playing... Has to be seen and heard to be believed.
I think I played Lionel's Back To Front on loop for about 5 years! Just can't get bored of this mans singing! Seen him live a few times too and he's fantastic.
Would love to hear a cover of "Days like These" by Asia/John Wetton. Great b&w video wasn't released until John passed. Gone too soon. :( Thank you, Fil!
Just my opinion, but the lead guitar solo sort of has a Joe Walsh kind of sound to it (sounds great!). Who hasn't woken up on a beautiful Sunday morning singing Easy like Sunday morning?? Fantastic song, legendary artist 👍♥️☮️
Had to watch off and on in between candle making so I just now finished this analysis, GREAT analysis and breakdown Fil! And the bonus of you playing guitar and singing just made this even better!!! Just wow!! Awesome job truly. Lionel is definitely great at everything, he can do all and his voice 💜 unmistakable when you hear him you know it's him. Also the main thing I so admire is that yes he's a great songwriter but he also knows when to hand one of his songs to someone else!!! Not many people can do that, for instance he sounds great singing Lady BUT he knew that Kenny Rogers would slay it and he did ! Straight up the charts it went. Has Lionel ever hit the wrong note live? I've watched every video I could find even with the Commodores and I can't find anything except perfection every single time every single note, he's one of the greatest for sure! Thank you again Fil for this, I liked, saved and shared it!!! ROCK 🤘
You should check out Otis Reading hear some real soulfull soul These Arms of Mine I've Been Loving You Too Long That's How Strong My Love Is A Change is gonna Come Cigarettes and Coffee......I could go on.
Lionel knew how to write a pop song and knew how to play it. He has charisma and universal appeal. Very few artists have such broad appeal.
Ah! Forgot the pleasure of these videos is watching Fil watch! His musical delight is infectious. Thanks Fil.
As if his instrumental talent, musical theory understanding, and gifts of analysis aren’t enough, Fil also has a lovely voice. It’s not fair.
Thanks!
These songs are called “classic” for a reason! It annoys me that society as a whole has a poor appreciation for this type of music and labels it “cheesy” or a “guilty pleasure”. It’s not. It’s F-ing awesome! And your way of explaining it makes me so happy. Love it!👌😍💕
What a wonderful talent Lionel is. LOVE HIM !
I just love Lionel Richie! He’s one of those that has it all...he writes, he sings, and he performs, and he does it all very well. This is one of my favorites.
Your analysis brings a whole new level of appreciation for music I've enjoyed for decades. Thank you!
I agree with you on this. Fil's analysis of the legendary Lionel Richie has reached the heights of utter brilliance!
Lionel Richie is wonderful singer/songwriter, I could listen to him sing all day.
OMG OMG THANK U. !!!!!!!
I was learning piano and flute. My teacher required me to learn one classical for every pop song. I was OBSESSED with Lionel Ritchie.
❤️❤️ my favorite Lionel song 😊
Always loveee Lionel Richie!!! Thanks Fil!
Listening to Lionel Richie brings back great memories. Favorite is "Three Times a Lady" with The Commodores.
One of the great voices of the 70's. Always waited for his next album to come out
I did a karaoke cover to this song down in Florida about 20 years ago LOL I got a standing ovation. Those were the days!
"Zoom" and"Sail On" are my favorite songs.. Thank you, Fil ! 💖
TIME STAMPS -
0:38 Performance
3:07 Analysis Start
3:51 Off Beat 'Jumps'
5:12 Vocal Ab Libs, Compositional Spaces
8:22 Guitar Chords
11:36 Performance Part 2
13:17 Analysis Resumption
16:48 Guitar Solo
I actually got here first. Lol. Now I will watch .. love this song. Thanks, Fil.. enjoyed your guitar playing, too
HI FIL WOW YOU WERE AMAZING. YOU CAN DO ANYTHING.YOU HAVE IT ALL. I LOVE YOUR HUMMING AND PLAYING. THANKYOU FIL FOR ALL YOU DO. LIONEL IS A GREAT SINGER. LOVE YOU GUYS .THANKS PEACE AND LOVE
EASILY ONE OF THE GREATEST ARTISTS OF ALL TIME
I've always loved Lionel's voice! Hope you have a great Sunday, Fil 💙
Thanks, Fil! Love this song. My daughter Amelia and I perform this song in our duo, with me on looped guitar. Fun lead solo to play. We miss gigging. Hope we can get back to it soon.
The guitar solo in the original recording is one of my all-time favorites. It's not complicated, just beautiful.
i love watching Lionel perform, the talent is one thing and he comes across so confident....sorta same reason why im a huge fan of Phil Collins performances in the 80s and early 90s
He's such a great singer, I like his style.
Haven't had my fill of Fil fur awhile. 🤣Great analysis of a beautiful song by one of my favorite easy listening singers. I always learn a little something from each one of your videos. Thank you!
Thorough analysis Fil.
Love Lionel Richie.👍🎶🎶🎵🎵🎶🎶🎶🎶🎵
Thank you, Fil we sure could use some Easy right now. Well done.
Love love love Lionel. His voice is so easy like Sunday morning
Ow! Ow! Ow! Give the man a painkiller!
So funny!!
I tried to describe the sound of Lionel's"improv" oohs & ahhs, but you have done a much better job 👍🙂☮️
Is it me or does Lionel have the perfect smooth voice? This one is one of the greatest reviews you have done. Until the next one...Rock!
Thanks!
Very talented.
@@JohnRodriguesPhotographer The reason I enjoy Lionel so much is growing up with him almost every song has meaning for me about times in my life. Times I will never get back the older I get.
I think my favorite review from Fil is his next one!!
@@lawrencetaylor4101 Fil has evolved in his reviewing. I like the way he puts his own playing as examples of what we are hearing. It's that extra in-depth view that makes it great to watch.
The best life. Easy like Sunday morning. Had to revisit this one. Thanks Fil.
You can't really miss his voice. I always re cognize Lionel"s silky smooth voice. No one does it better and l love all His vocals Thank you again for a great analyses you are brilliant wings of Pegasus 💋
I didn't know how much I needed this analysis until I watched and listened to it. I left it to early Sat. morning just to savour with my cuppa. x
Lionel Ritchie. Whenever we had a party and wanted it to last about 6 weeks we'd put on his records and start dancing on the ceiling.
Fan since the 'blue' album.
Another hit was "Brick House"
GF and i walking a back street to The Coronet Theatre to see Star Wars, '77.
Truck full of 'locals' cruise by blasting this tune. Just kept her and my Old Timer close.
Beautiful Voice . ❤️
4:20 That’s so interesting you mention what you call an offbeat. I’ve listened to this song hundreds of times! Wasn’t that clever of Lionel? Learning a lot in Florida. Thanks Fil.
Maybe Wings of Pegasus could elaborate on what an "off beat " means...
@@commonsense4257 Oh, pardon me "Common Sense", please, please can you ever forgive me 👎
This is such a great song by Lionel Richie and you did a great job of breaking down the chords including the guitar solo.
Great choice, Fil. Lionel Richie is a brilliant musician. I particularly love the story about his writing "Lady" for Kenny Rogers, where Lionel had yet to come up with the second verse when recording started, and finished the song in a bathroom stall at the studio.
I love this guy's love songs. He fills his songs with meaning and passion.
He has to be he youngest looking 71 year old in history.
Lionel was born not far from me... he has a museum in Alabama with all of his things his first tour bus just a really cool place! Sorry I have missing you man! Four kids at home with the shut down doing school work at home!! And I must say!! I was not prepared! Hahah good to see ya again!! ❤️Tennessee
Well done! You had me going, "Oh, so THAT'S what's going on!" a lot. Also, the talented Ben Mauro is playing the guitar solo, tasteful, as always. Thanks, Fil.
Hi Lynn!! Is there any more that you can tell me about Ben Mauro without taking much of your time?☮️🤘
Yeah he nails it!
@@cindypowers4993 Hi to you, Cindy! Here's an interview with Ben that gives a lot of information! zomagazine.com/ben-mauro-interview/
@@lynndow3185 I checked out Ben on the link you sent me..... WOW I didn't know he played with Don Felder! Mind blowing!! The Eagles were(are) my favorite band.... which leads me to Wings of Pegasus. I stumbled across Fil on my RUclips feed , analyzing Randy Miesner from The Eagles. I have Randy Miesner to thank for introducing me to Wings of Pegasus! But ultimately, it was Fil himself who has kept me intrigued in his channel. And , also, Ben seems like an awesome person! Take care Lynn 👍🤘☮️❤️
@@cindypowers4993 Ben's lovely positive nature reminds me a lot of Fil!
The guitar solo is rememberable because I'm already thinking of it of and it hasn't even happened yet 😊
My favorite song by his is Say You Say Me. I love its message.
Also about the solo I love the slides😊
LOVE Lionel ! Fantastic singer songwriter and musician! So many of his songs have touched my heart and soul! What a MASTER Songwriter! I have been a Huge fan since his early days! Excellent analysis and demo Fil ! Thanks for this! 😎🎼🎶🇨🇦🇨🇦
Wow!!!!!Lionel is great👏👏👏👏What a great talent he is very versatile, he writes his songs and also plays very well, this is exemplified by the song selected for the analysis, your explanation is magnificent and interesting. I congratulate you👌👌👌👌✔💯👊🤘
Got to see him in concert in the 80s when ‘Dancing on the Ceiling’ was popular. Tina Turner opened for him... it was an amazing concert!! So glad I’ve gotten to see so many of these talented people - even tho it makes me feel old sometimes! Thanks for all the great information - as always!
What a great analysis. It’s amazing to see artists who can do it all so well.
His voice and phrasing are so smooth. Is it any surprise that women found him the voice of romance.
Grew to love this from the Faith No More version, I dig both versions now for different reasons. ROCK!
He is such a great singer- songwriter. There’s a fabulous live vid of him and Kenny Rogers singing “ Lady” together. He wrote it for Kenny and you see the mutual love shining so strongly.
That video was when Kenny Rogers was sick ...kind of makes me sad, but you can see the love between them.
I went to see Lionel last year and it was the best live show I've ever seen. He leaves everything on the stage. So much energy and passion for his craft.
Fil you need to make a Christmas song video with your beautiful voice.
A chill went up my neck during this song. It's a huge favorite of mine. I played it a lot of Sunday mornings. And I always learn something new about songs I love. Thanks🤘
Great singing with a little scatting going on, in a way, and fills the the song out very nicely.
Lionels voice is just so smooth ...you listen to him all day! He has such an amazing quality with his singing and song writing...truly one of the all time greatests! Legendary! Awesome Analysis Fil! Cheers Mario! 😀👌👍
Hi Fil! I remember rocking my baby to Lionel songs..that year was 1977! Of course he had so many gorgeous songs! What a beautiful voice...he could just melt my heart! One of the good guys! Thanks for this one! ✌️
Great choice of Lionel Ritchie and this great song. I think you explained his style and voice so well. I also enjoyed listening to you strum the song and hum the melody. You truly have perfect pitch. Maybe that would be a new cover for you. Thanks for this one.
Fil, I’m astonished at your expert knowledge when breaking down a song with both vocals and instruments!!!!
Thanks!
Lionel makes it look so easy! He has such an easy relaxed demeanour yet hearing your analysis makes me understand just how technical it all is. Wow!! Amazing. Thanks for sharing this with us.
My favorite song.
Morning/afternoon Fil. Great analysis. Such a good easy listening song and a enormous talent. You explain so much that the non-musician(like me) would never know. Oh wow I also want to add Fil when you were on the guitar and humming along that was so cool! I loved that. 👏❤
Steve Miller Band - Mercury Blues, Live at Pine Knob, Detroit, 1983.
I love watching your analogies you are the best at what you do I have subscribed long time ago and I am hooked I watch all your stuff thank you
Nice analysis, Fil. I've always been a fan of Lionel Richie. It was nice hearing you hum along with his chords you were playing.
Gosh he looks really good for a 50 something (some people age really well). Gosh a favorite of mine; always has been. He is a performer who got better when solo; which is saying a lot because he was awesome as part of the Commodores. Thanks for sharing. " Easy" , when I first heard it, meant to me he is saying he is an uncomplicated, easy going person. Lyrics are fun to interpret and everyone will have a different interpretation. Always good to view your channel; you're so good-looking and interesting to watch. Just a compliment from a fan
Thanks!
Fil I do agree with what Rebecca said but I want to talk about you here with all the knowledge that you have all the software you use and all the research that you made about history of all those you analyse no wonder why you are so humble ! You leave the surprise to us to discover you little by little instead of bragging of who you really are and gosh when is King Charles III will decide to knighted you for us being able to call you Sir Fil you really deserve it you have all in your game card to play winner every time you do an analysis and we can feel the fun you have to do it like a child who plays with his toys .I am enjoying you at this level and again you are a very handsome man all to please us your patrons and being proud of you that much like usual Much Love and \m/ ROCK...
Your reactions always so interesting and informative. Thank you.
Met Lionel and the Commodores many...many years ago on a flight from Montgomery Alabama to Atlanta. They are originally from Tuskegee Alabama just outside Montgomery. Super Awesome experience that I can recall even to this day...One of my favorites Fil...Well done!!!
Can't Slow down in my favourite song of his
Bravo Fil! Your analysis of the legendary Lionel Richie was brilliant(as you suggested, I watched Lionel's performance video, then came back here)! Your informative and thorough analysis as well as your vocal and guitar demonstrations of the overall performance had me musically absorbed this time--you had me beyond musically thinking. I hope you don't mind my asking this: In 3:51, you mentioned and demonstrated the coming in on the offbeat. Though I could be wrong about this, would that be an example of syncopation? If I'm wrong, I stand corrected. Again, you had musically absorbed in every way. Thanks for this experience!
Yes!
Excellent analysis, as always! I wanted to suggest a fabulous next level Chet Atkins style guitar player named Scotty Anderson. Search his name for Caravan Namm for a 1986 mind blowing acoustic guitar performance. Search also his name and Sweet Georgia Brown where he plays live a Tele with an older man who plays mainly rhythm for Scotty. Absolutely brutal playing... Has to be seen and heard to be believed.
I think I played Lionel's Back To Front on loop for about 5 years! Just can't get bored of this mans singing! Seen him live a few times too and he's fantastic.
Would love to hear a cover of "Days like These" by Asia/John Wetton. Great b&w video wasn't released until John passed. Gone too soon. :( Thank you, Fil!
Just ran across some of your fellow citizens on Spotify...Dante Fox....Really like Sue Willets voice and their sound.
Just my opinion, but the lead guitar solo sort of has a Joe Walsh kind of sound to it (sounds great!). Who hasn't woken up on a beautiful Sunday morning singing Easy like Sunday morning?? Fantastic song, legendary artist 👍♥️☮️
His album " Can't Slow Down" made him one of the premier singer songwriters of the 80's. He was just as good in concert.
Thanks for reminding me how much I enjoy Lionel.
Sweet
Good choice from my youth!
Had to watch off and on in between candle making so I just now finished this analysis, GREAT analysis and breakdown Fil! And the bonus of you playing guitar and singing just made this even better!!! Just wow!! Awesome job truly. Lionel is definitely great at everything, he can do all and his voice 💜 unmistakable when you hear him you know it's him. Also the main thing I so admire is that yes he's a great songwriter but he also knows when to hand one of his songs to someone else!!! Not many people can do that, for instance he sounds great singing Lady BUT he knew that Kenny Rogers would slay it and he did ! Straight up the charts it went. Has Lionel ever hit the wrong note live? I've watched every video I could find even with the Commodores and I can't find anything except perfection every single time every single note, he's one of the greatest for sure! Thank you again Fil for this, I liked, saved and shared it!!! ROCK 🤘
tremendous
This is Lionel at his best...easy
He can be brick house too😎
Lionel seems to enjoy the bluesy twang in the guitar solo, imagine he wrote that in himself
👍👍👍💜
"Aawwhaa" or however you want to interpret the spelling, it's equivalent to a guitar riff...... you know it's Lionel Richie 🤘
Do a review on the Ventures.
any time lionel richie is mentioned, i cannot help thinking of this: i.imgur.com/UTrUZIK.jpg bloom county forever corrupted me.
Haha!! Me too! I REALLY miss Bloom County!
You should check out Otis Reading hear some real soulfull soul
These Arms of Mine
I've Been Loving You Too Long
That's How Strong My Love Is
A Change is gonna Come
Cigarettes and Coffee......I could go on.
He's already out here somewhere!
Anyone have any info on the drummer?
personally, i don't like the oowws and yowz. find them distracting
I'm not thrilled with this version of this song. 😬