Lionel Richie – Lionel Richie (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1982

Lionel Richie is an LP by Lionel Richie from 1982 released on the Motown label.

About this album

Lionel Richie’s self-titled solo debut introduced him as a refined crossover songwriter beyond the Commodores. Released in 1982, the album blended soul, funk and contemporary R&B into polished, radio-ready ballads and supple grooves, with Richie’s melodic instinct and easy vocal warmth at the centre. Produced with pop clarity and a light touch, it yielded the enduring hit “Truly” and the fan favourite “You Are”, songs that helped establish his solo identity and made the record a major commercial breakthrough. Widely regarded as the starting point for his run of 1980s pop dominance, it remains a key early statement from one of the era’s most successful crossover artists.

Genre: Pop & Rock

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