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Lionel Richie | Artist Essentials
First released: 1982 (year verified)
Original 1982 studio recording
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First released: 1982 (year verified)
The original recording is documented in the 1982 release history of Lionel Richie. Only year precision is assigned; later singles, charts, remasters and live versions do not establish its first release.
Recording: Original 1982 studio recording
Credit: Lionel Richie
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: Lionel Richie
Lionel Richie - original Motown program
The original 1982 program identifies Truly, You Are and My Love, with Truly's preceding same-year single field. The January 1 album placeholder is used only for year precision, and the 2015 package copyright is not an original date. | Reviewed 2026-10-18
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About Lionel Richie
Lionel Richie is a singer and songwriter from Tuskegee, Alabama, whose work combines soul, pop and touches of country. He first developed his recording career as a saxophonist, singer and writer with the Commodores. Writing Lady for Kenny Rogers and recording Endless Love with Diana Ross preceded his self-titled solo album. Can't Slow Down brought together the ballad Hello and the rhythmic All Night Long (All Night). His later album Tuskegee revisited established songs as duets with country performers.
Artist background sources
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Lionel Richie, 2022 induction essay
Herb Powell essay supports Tuskegee origins, musical blend, Commodores history, named solo works and later duet project; solo profile does not absorb group or duet credits. | Retrieved 2026-10-17
Profile reviewed: 2026-10-17. Artist background does not establish a song's creative origin or release date.
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