Poll: I don't believe in guilty pleasures, having said that, what's a song or artists that comes on and you you look around to make sure you're alone and then you start belting out the music!

@mikeevans5412

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely any The Guess Who song.

@angelaforman7519

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t believe in guilty pleasures either. If a song is great it’s great. An hour ago I was checking out at my dentist’s office and started dancing to “You Make My Dreams Come True” by Hall & Oates when it came over the loudspeaker. No embarrassment. And the woman making my next appointment only laughed “I know it, right?” I think we only put limitations on ourselves.

@RBS_

2 жыл бұрын

...HA-HAAAA!! ...I'm Old now, and... I'm NOT ashamed to say.... : - Debbie Gibson - New Kids On The Block (...coulda said, 'NKOTB', but I'm NOT ashamed!) (CONT.) - Kylie Minogue (the SAW stuff, & the 'Sex Kylie' years...) - Rick Astley - Britney Spears (some...SOME...of her stuff...) - Tiffany - Jody Watley (...she really needs a post, Prof. ...she's a Disco LEGEND...) - Sheena Easton - Bananarama ....now ya see WHY I'm always in the 80's posts, Prof.!? ...ha-HAAA!!

@paulc5408

2 жыл бұрын

Elvis. The man rocked.

@Slammy555

2 жыл бұрын

Any decent song will offend someone, inoffensive music doesn't challenge the listener. Old country seems to bother the most people in my experience, so I'm going to go with Jimmie Rodgers - In the Jailhouse Now.

Loved that they used Lionel’s All Night Long at the closing ceremony of the 1984 Olympics. It was so perfect!

Lionel Richie and Barry Gibb are the two greatest solo writers of the past 50 years. And check him out onscreen in the movie Thank God It's Friday... a classic disco movie from 1978.

@chuckwilliams6261

2 жыл бұрын

If I had to pick a "Mount Rushmore" of successful singer/songwriters; Paul McCartney, Lionel Richie, Bob Dylan, and Barry Gibb. Stevie Wonder just missed the cut.

Again I cry when you bring up your relationship with your father, fantastic. Again I ask for a show on Seals and Crofts.

Just heard some sad news Charlie Watts -The Rolling Stones’ drummer -passed away at age 80 RIP, Charlie ✌️

@AABB-bm9kk

2 жыл бұрын

@Anton 2.0 I don’t need friends that don’t get what a POS Dump is 👍

Many wedding celebrations were dominated by Lionel's music. One of the great male voices of our time!

@ProfessorofRock

2 жыл бұрын

He's the wedding king for sure.

Can't help but love Lionel. Doesn't matter your mood his voice will make it better.

@ProfessorofRock

2 жыл бұрын

Very true statement!

@MustangWriter

2 жыл бұрын

LOL...I was going to say "How true"

@TheWorldTeacher

2 жыл бұрын

@@ProfessorofRock, have you covered arguably the most beautiful ballad ever recorded ("Sometimes When We Touch")?

At his peak,Lionel Richie was truly at the top of his game-He created songs that are truly timeless.

I remember watching lionel host the AMA in 85 when I was in high school "OUTRAGEOUS". Great singer and song writer, Much love and respect.

Glad you mentioned “Running With The Night” - the Deluxe Edition of Can’t Slow Down includes an instrumental version that extends the guitar solo a little. Rumor has it Steve Lukather had arrived at the studio and thought he was only warming up but was actually being recorded. Once he told the engineer “I’m ready!” they replied “You’re done!” One of my favorite guitar solos of all time!

@deanrobert9953

2 жыл бұрын

Was going to mention that story! That solo is noted by Rick Beato as a Top 10 all-timer... a 'Zero' take by Lukather as the story goes! Amazing! 😎

@escaton74

2 жыл бұрын

great version, also featured on the original 12" single. such warm production, times where one glance at the label suggested stellar quality and solid gold

@jeanninem8227

2 жыл бұрын

I agree!🙋‍♀️🌊⛵🐚

@brettjamz3

2 жыл бұрын

Easy like Sunday morning 🌄. It's a all time favorite.

Lionel Richie was great with the Commodores and on his own. You're right, it's tough to list top 5 from both. So this is my top 5 for each: Commodores: 5. Three Times A Lady 4. Lady(You Bring Me Up) 3. Sail On 2. Easy... and yes, I always sing the guitar solo! 1. Still Lionel Richie: 5. Say You Say Me 4. Running With The Night 3. All Night Long 2. Truly 1. You Are They don't particularly go in that order.

"Hello" is one of my all-time favourites. ❤

Dancing on the Ceiling was a great tune. Loved the video. I still remember when a new album dropped and the DJ proudly announced: “And here’s more vinyl from Lionel!”

Easy is one of my all time favorites, it has so much emotion, from the liberating lyrics to the vocal performance to the phenomenal guitar solo, this song truly affects me as a life long musician. Great job Adam, you rock.

Lionel is definitely one of my all time favorites. Once again, you have done a fantastic job capturing his ability to write and deliver a song. You are a treasure because of that. I have an observation about Lionel’s fiver. You could just about throw a dart at his body of work and find five songs that anyone would place in their top five. Lionel is an amazing talent unlike few others.

Lionel’s voice provides such an array of emotions that you can find any song to fit any mood. Wandering Stranger will probably forever be my favorite of his. Such a beautiful song and his vocals on that track are some of my favorites that I’ve ever heard. Lionel has blessed the world with such great music and I’ll be forever thankful that he did.

Having grown up as all these events occured was wonderful. Born in '70, I feel I grew up in some these artist's best eras.

Another songwriting legend. He dominated the charts back in the day.

@ProfessorofRock

2 жыл бұрын

So many great hits.

@redarmysoja

2 жыл бұрын

@@ProfessorofRock Good list and far be it from me to lecture the Proff, but I think you whiffed on this one. In my opinion perhaps Lionel's best song, certainly his most under-rated/over-looked. kzread.info/dash/bejne/doyBprmffMbSfrw.html

@rockinggator969

2 жыл бұрын

@@redarmysoja That's a great one too for sure. He has so many gems it's hard to pick just a top 5. I think we need a top 10 at least for this legend.

Sail On. Three Times A Lady. Brick House. So many memories. Thank you Professor!

I remember back in the day that he was so big, “Stuck On You” hit #24 on the Billboard Country Singles Chart, and his song with Alabama, “Deep River Woman”, made the top 10! That guy was en fuego!

@ravibritto6334

2 жыл бұрын

Stuck on you,..... It's a cover song......!!!!!!

He, Mr. Professor- How did "Hello" not even make the honorable mentions? That's high on my list.

@RBS_

2 жыл бұрын

...you DID see the 'Bust' of Lionel, in the "Hello" Vid, right!? ...points OFF!! ...ha-HAA!! >juskiddin

@jimgsewell

2 жыл бұрын

Brick House wasn't on the list either.

He has one of the smoothest voices, and his music is highly memorable and enjoyable to listen to. I enjoy Faith No More's rendition of 'Easy' also.

@kenperk9854

2 жыл бұрын

Tuskegee had a much better band than football team, back in the day!

Brick House. Now, I know today that song would be cancelled, not released, or perhaps not even written, but it was my first Commodores song that I ever heard, I’m 53. It was just an extremely fun sounding song.

@bethshadid2087

2 жыл бұрын

Ikr love that song.

Night shift is a great song!! Dancing in the ceiling, all night long ,say you say me, stuck on you, hello.... Thats it!! Period... Huge hits!

@ravibritto6334

2 жыл бұрын

Night shift........ Beautiful melody.......

“Remember that time you tried to rip me off by cashing my checks dad???” “Ahhh what a funny story son” “Good times”

@HubertofLiege

2 жыл бұрын

No hard feelings, son

Lionel was so genuine in his delivery of his heart grabbing love ballads. There was never a doubt that he was all in emotionally when it came to his classic such as " Still". I just happen to be "lucky in love" at the height of his career and his songs just enhanced the romance in the relationship.

"All Night Long" never fails to lift my mood.

Lionel is a true legend. I remember having The Commodores on cassette and wearing out “Brick House”. Even now, when I hear that song, the volume goes way up! Thanks prof!

Without you Professor, we ALL would forget the greatest and legendary artists that embodies Music❤❤❤❤❤🥂🥂🥂🥂

Fun fact: football great Messi was named Lionel after Richie. Greetings from Rosario, Argentina (the home town of Messi, btw)

@HubertofLiege

2 жыл бұрын

And in Barcelona Lionel sailed on down the line

I love stories of songwriters…I saw an interview with Lionel and they asked him what song he wished he could have written and he said “Your Song” by Elton John

Sadly I tried to listen to Lionel all night long but I fell asleep. That's what happens when you're in your sixties.

@coyote4237

2 жыл бұрын

lol

I loved hearing this great story about Lionel. Great research Professor! Keep up the great work! 🤟😎💎💎💎💎💎

@ProfessorofRock

2 жыл бұрын

Rock on!

Lionel Richie is probably the greatest songwriter of all time! And his voice transcend through each decade and it’s amazing

@ProfessorofRock

2 жыл бұрын

He's up there. A hit making machine.

Lionel Richie wrote great love songs and then sang them. I have fond memories of remembering their debuts on the radio and listening to American Top 40, Casie Kasem, as they would rise to the very top! His songs are timeless.

@kenperk9854

2 жыл бұрын

you just can't beat that 70s talent. Only they could make the 80s into something good.! The 70s musicians always seemed to have a hidden cave of great music to keep, not only the 70s decade entertained but also the 80s and 90s. You just don't see that kind of talent anymore.

My all time favorite Commodores/Richie wasn't even mentioned..... "Night Shift". I play that on loop.

@ianrobinson4200

2 жыл бұрын

Ineligible for this list because Richie played no role in it

@5CBGB

2 жыл бұрын

@@ianrobinson4200 Ah ok, thanks.

Loved Lionel Ritchie growing up. My father was a glam rock fan, but my mother was a huge Motown fan. So luckily I got to grow up with Ritchie's great music with the Commodores and as a solo artist. All night long is probably my favourite of his. Easy like Sunday morning is another personal favourite. Great video professor. 👍

@ProfessorofRock

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!

Lionel's solo album helped me through my first big break up- I played it in my car 5 hours from college to home, from home to college. Great voice. Specia1 video.

I am 34 now but when I was 11/12, my family drove a 100 miles or so to go on holiday and my parents would blast out Lionel Richie albums. Brilliant and very nostalgic.

Even though Lionel didn't sing it, my absolute favorite Lionel Richie song that he wrote was "Lady". I love, love, love that song! I also loved Kenny Rogers story of where Lionel wrote the second verse! 😂

Sail On … definitely my favourite Lionel song 🎼🎶

"Running With The Night" always brings back memories of my first love in high school. I was a Senior and she was a Freshman. I graduated and went on to college and she moved to another town but we kept in touch, even though our families were not happy with our relationship. She invited me to a football game at her new school and I drove down from college to meet her. We had to sneak around because her brother was at the game and would tell on us. We were sneaking away, cutting through the empty, dimly lit band hall and I tripped and knocked over a drum that rolled and made all kinds of racket. "Running With The Night" became our theme song after that. Unfortunately, we went our "Separate Ways" and lost track of each other. Life moved on...

Easy was the first ballad I heard that could have a GREAT guitar solo. I'm Still a rock guy, but it definitely gave me an open mind about other genres.

@mariodriessen9740

2 жыл бұрын

Wasn't this song covered by another band that scored a hit with it again somewhere between 2000 and 2010? When I heard it I knew I knew the song, but I didn't know the original was from Lionel. 😊

One of my favorite videos you've put together, Professor Adam! Remember when Lionel hosted the Grammy's? "OUTRAGEOUS!" Love love LOVE Lionel Richie!

@ProfessorofRock

2 жыл бұрын

Love that!. When he said that about Prince! That was hilarious!

You must have read my mind when you described the reason why you love Sail On. I didn’t need convincing. Lionel Richie should be a part of everyone’s playlist.

That's my favorite Commodores/Lionel Richie song the way he deliver the vocals like a country singer and add a little bit of soul with it pure genius #SailOn #Songwriter #LionelRichie #Commodores

I was 11 when Sail On was released it's my favorite Commodores song when I hear it now it takes me back to that time in my life living in a small mountain town in Socal There was a lady who was in her 60's that watched me when my folks went out she was the neighborhood grandma grandma Sarria I knew her 14 years before her passing. After meeting her when I was 8 At 53 I listen to Sail On a lot and it takes me back to that time like it was yesterday every time I hear the verse Sail on down the line Ain't it funny how the time can go All my friends say they told me so But it doesn't matter It was plain to see that A small town boy like me Just wasn't your cup of tea I was wishful thinking I changed those lyrics and it gets me almost every time especially after losing my 26 year old son Jake I hear the lyrics as Sail on down the line Ain't it funny how the time can go My grandma Sarria told me so But I never listened It was plain to see that A big city boy like me Just wasn't their cup of tea I was wishful thinking I hear that verse like that because we lived in Orange County before moving to Big Bear that's what Sail On is to me

One of my favorite voices in music. Definitely in my Mt Rushmore of vocalists

Love Will Find A Way is an absolute gem. Can't Slow Down is a great album.

I love the breadth of your musical appreciation Prof! I feel the same.

He is too kind, too genuine and too humble not to love... A brilliant artist and an even better human. P.s. Faith No More's version of Easy is.... Mind blowing!! Top 3 cover of all time, just WOW.

Lionel Richie is a national treasure. He should be in every hall of fame that he is eligible for. He is one of the best judges ever on American Idol. His talent is immeasurable. Thank you Lionel Richie for bringing so much joy to all of us!!

Lionel was a big part of my childhood as well professor. When I saw him in concert a few years ago, it was incredible. He needs to be in the Hall of Fame this year. He is in 6th place.

There's 2 music acts that I have to make sure I am alone before letting loose. I recently lost My Black Card getting caught just listening to these 2 acts. Most Barry Manilow and Air Supply! I know word for word. "I'm all out of Love . I'm so lost without you. I know you were right believing for so long "🎶 . That's terrible I'm texting that song in my head! I guess these are the last days! An African American man singing Air Supply. Shh 🤫 keep it on the Down Low. I just earned my Black Card back . Somebody's knocking at my door 🚪. Shhh

Writing hits is one thing....writing GREAT Songs is another thing. Like few others, Lionel Richie wrote great hits that helped people get through difficult times by writing exactly what we needed to hear and have that ability to put it in a song just for you. Oh No and Still were two of those songs. I was lucky enough to hear those songs not only with my ears, but with my heart. A Great artist indeed.

Definitely one of my favorite performers. It’s kind of a shame though that most ppl only know his 80’s hits and earlier. His latter work is pretty damn good as well. It just never gets played on the radio.

@kenperk9854

2 жыл бұрын

Because it wasn' AS good.

What a great class, Profesor!!! ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you. For you bring the significance of things we take for granted...

It’s tough to pick a favorite Lionel Richie song! “Say you,Say me” is one of my favorites! “Stuck on You” , “Penny Lover” , “Running with the night” , “Love will conquer all “, Love them just as much!

I always have the feeling, listening to your videos, that if only the artists themselves were to listen to them, they would become your biggest fans. I cannot imagine Lionel Richie not listening to this and absolutely loving how utterly well you cover his career and how much you show an authentic love of music.

Mr Richie is first and foremost a huge hearted gentleman and genuine top notch great human being, then secondly the world’s #1 musical talent there aren’t enough wonderful words for this man. he is absolutely a God given gift to the world

Yes, Lionel Richie was definitely a major element of the soundtrack of my life. His work with The Commodores was great, but those first three solo albums, especially "Can't Slow Down", were timeless! In fact, there is not one bad track on "Can't Slow Down", but my all time favorite song on that album is one that was never released as a single, "Love Will Find a Way."

All of you who love these 70s songs by people like this should thank the people who created them because the records didn't just fall out of the sky even though, most times it felt like they were falling from the sky! The process demands hard work! it was a period of time that will never be equaled. But luckily, we still have the records and cds to keep us happy!

Love Lionel Richie's music. His solo work and with The Commodores, he recorded so many great songs. He deserved such a great episode to look back at his great catalog of music. Well done! Adam, on another subject, could you please do a tribute episode to the Everly Brothers? Over this past weekend, Don Everly died. His younger brother Phil died back in 2014. The Everly Brothers were one of the most important pioneers of 1950s rock (along with Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, Little Richard, and Jerry Lee Lewis). They influenced so many artists including The Beatles, The Beach Boys, and Simon & Garfunkel. Along with the Doo-Wop groups, vocal harmonies in rock started with the Everly Brothers. Anyway, love your channel as you consistently spotlight so many of my favorite songs, albums and artists. You bring back such great memories.

@ProfessorofRock

2 жыл бұрын

I agree on the Everly Brothers. We will see what we can do!

@stephenhanft1226

2 жыл бұрын

@@ProfessorofRock Thanks, Adam. Keep up the great work!

One of my favorite remakes is from Faith No More. Mike Patton definitely does it some justice. I've always like his voice.

I always loved the Commodores and I always remember when Lionel Ritchie went solo, takes me back to my cousin and my sister loving his songs and introducing them to me! Great episode Professor! Thanks for sharing!

You can't stay sad when Lionel is singing.

Lionel was HUGE in the 70's and 80's. I know I had all his records. Say You Say Me my fave, but gosh there were so many hits and it started for me with Commodores Brick House in the 70's and Three Times a Lady with those amazing Lionel vocals.

@ProfessorofRock

2 жыл бұрын

He dominated two decades of music through and through.

I met Lionel & Jimmy Connors just after Connors had won Wimbledon 🎾 in 1982 at Carneys on Sunset. They were both way cool & interested in our " punk rock " fashions !

I remember first meeting Lionel at Auburn University fraternity row where the Commodores were playing the fraternity house next to the frat house we were playing. Some years and a few hits later we provided outdoor sound for the Commodores at 6 Flags in Atlanta. Some years and a few hits later, I worked the Dancing on the Ceiling tour as a crew person. I have nothing to say bad about Lionel and I would send best wishes to Topper, too.

I had the great opportunity to see Lionel and The Commodores, along with Wild Cherry, and LTD, in Little Rock Ark. We left that show, exhausted from dancing. It's a show I'll never forget.

Lionel Richie was my first concert, in 1984, so his music is a mental time machine for me. My 5’er… plus… 6. The Only One 5. Love Will Find A Way 4. Still 3. My Love 2. Sail On (original version) 1. Still In Love - this song means so much to me, that it was the second song that my wife and I danced to at our wedding. Great video, Adam!

5. Penny Lover 4. Ballerina Girl 3. Dancing ON The Ceiling 2. All Night Long 1. Say You, Say Me

🎼🎵🎶🎹🎷🎤 I called *Lionel Richie* just from the thumbnail & title!!! He's one of the best songwriters & a great singer as well!!! 🎤🎷🎹🎶🎵🎼

1. Hello - I was actually shocked this wasn't #1 or #2 on your list. No brainer for me. 2. Still - One of the few songs that never fails to bring out emotion in me. So honest and true. 3. Three Times a Lady - Talk about the greatest love songs of all time and this has to be in the conversation. 4. Say You, Say Me - Epic song, epic movie, epic times. Hightide for the West. Will never be that great again. 5. Stuck on You /Easy - Yeah, I'll cheat. Both of these great songs are a tie for #5. I understand the desire to put some of Lionel's more upbeat songs on the list, but you just can't top these love songs. Greatest love song writer/composer/singer of ALL TIME.

The song I can listen to the most, and always makes me smile is the Commodores - Lady (You Bring Me Up). This is especially true accompanied by the video. Truly is a hard list to limit to 5 song. Just so many, that you can make an argument, to put on the list.

'Oh No' has a special place in my heart...largely due to the movie Last American Virgin.

This is one of my favorite professor of rock reviews. Love this guy Lionel Ritchie.

your ability to give voice to the music and interpret the artists and their flow and meaning is a gift I appreciate. Ever think about doing a video on Talk Talk ?

Only one person on here so far has mentioned his best song, Dancing on the ceiling... All night was good but to be Dancing on tht ceiling kicked it up a notch..and had an amazing video as well ... "hey louie I shouldn't have eaten that upside down cake" - Rodney Dangerfield

Another glorious Professor of Rock geek out video .. well deserved simping for sure!

Lionel Richie has so many incredible songs, both with the Commodores and as a solo artist. I agree that putting together a fiver of Lionel's songs is incredibly difficult. I'm a little surprised "Hello" didn't at least get an honorable mention as it is an incredible song. Now Lionel is a judge on American Idol and is passing on his musical wisdom to a new generation.

Great video Professor. Love Lionel Richie. Easy is one of my all time favorite songs. You just gotta sing that song when it comes on the radio. Love your channel. Keep up the great content!

Nothing like "Still", "Easy" and "Three Times A Lady" to remind one of slow dancing at Junior High parties....

Tuskegee is also the home of the Tuskegee airmen who were the first African American military aviators in United States Armed Forces during WWII. A very accomplished city!!!

@generay6807

2 жыл бұрын

A great documentary was made about those Airmen as well. Check it out.

My favorite song Lady was written by a guy they did not he could write song and had no music theory background. Amazing!

Absolutely love Lionel Richie's music ....even with Commodores. As you say one in a billion.

In 1977, white boy in high school and heard deep track Zoom and thought it the most beautiful song I had ever heard

So glad that you mentioned the solo for Easy. Even though I play a lot of shred guitar I can't help but slow it down just for that solo. It's just so tasty and smooth.

'Ballerina Girl' will always be my favourite song from Lionel.

I think the Commodores are one of the most talented soul and funk bands with and without Lionel Richie and can't slow down and the follow up dancing on the ceiling got me into funk and soul and r and b

At the intro when you said all the accolades I could’ve sworn you were going to say Michael McDonald. Makes more sense now it’s Lionel Richie dude is a legend.

My Lionel Richie 5’ver is 1 All Night Long 2 Sail On 3 Brick House 4 Easy 5 Dancing on the ceiling Great video Professor! Always enjoy your content

Admittedly I'm usually listening to the Faith No More cover but yes, I do indeed vocalise the Easy solo every time. Thanks for validating our over enthusiasm for music again, Therapist of Rock :)

5er: 5. My Destiny 4. Still 3. Penny Lover 2. Tell Me 1. Lady (You Bring Me Up) Honorables: Serves You Right Can't Slow Down Say You Say Me Angel You Are

Thank you for this! Love you, brother! Lionel Richie is one of the BEST!!!

Thank you! I thought I was going crazy when I heard All Night Long on the radio and thought it was missing something.

Remember in '74 when I heard The Commodores for the first time with their hit "Sweet Love" Surprised you didn't mention "Three Times A Lady." I thought that was one of their biggest hits.. But then again Lionel and the Commodores had so may hits.

@HubertofLiege

2 жыл бұрын

I’m partial to buckwheats version

One of the great things for me about USA for Africa and the "We are the World" sessions was the way so many Motown stable mates ended up reconvening in the same place to record the song. My 5 year old self didn't pay attention to that, but the adult me certainly did. " Easy" is one tune that I not only sang along to but have performed on stage with a couple of groups.

God I love Lionel Ritchie! Danced to All Night Long at my wedding! Faith No More does a very faithful version of Easy.

Professor you used the word sophistication... yes, Lionel is the epitome of sophistication! I agree with your top 5, but I also love the funky Brick House by The Commodores and Do It To Me from Lionel´s 1992 Back to front greatest hits package. Do it to me is like silk to the ears... very sexy without being crass and vulgar. It is a joy to hear you share stories from your younger self, professor. Thanks for an amazing video!