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Vulture

The Greatest Night in Pop Is a Huge Blast of Gen-X Nostalgia

Gen-X nostalgia is powerful and reliving memories can form immediate bonds.

The Greatest Night in Pop documentary reveals that Lionel Richie recorded 'We Are the World' after hosting the 1985 American Music Awards. [ more ]

Pitchfork

Lionel Richie is going on a spring tour with Earth, Wind & Fire in the U.S.

Richie will also have a residency at the Wynn resort in Las Vegas [ more ]

Pitchfork

Netflix has released a trailer for a new documentary about the making of the charity single 'We Are the World' from 1985.

The documentary features new footage and interviews with Bruce Springsteen, Smokey Robinson, Cyndi Lauper, and more.

The song 'We Are the World' raised over $63 million for hunger relief in Africa and won four Grammy Awards. [ more ]

Slate Magazine

Lionel Richie experimented with country music in his hit single 'Stuck on You,' diverging from his usual pop and R&B sound.

Beyoncé's success on the Country chart surpasses Richie's, showcasing the evolution and acceptance of genre-blending in the music industry. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Richie's early songs for Commodores were influenced by Sly Stone.

Richie's later albums are a mixed bag, but Up All Night stands out. [ more ]

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