In 1984, Richie included “Hello” on his sophomore solo album, Can’t Slow Down. Out in 1984, “Hello” became a two-week No. 1 hit for Richie. “Hello” says, “Hello, is it me you’re looking for? / I can ...

In 1983, a Lionel Richie song semi-comprised of lyrics that aren't even real words took the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 ...

What started as a 'joke' became one of the defining classics of the '80s, still holding up more than 40 years later.

After a nearly 10-year hiatus from recording, Lionel Richie returns to a music marketplace that has changed dramatically. Hip-hop has replaced dance music as pop's primary creative influence, a string ...