The 16 Best Lionel Richie Songs of All Time

From iconic 80s ballads to his earlier Commodores classics, Richie's catalog spans decades of feel-good soul and pop perfection. Which song tops your list?

1

Hello

Richie's 1984 iconic ballad about longing for a blind art student, one of the best-selling singles of all time.

1000pts

2

Still

The Commodores' 1979 lush ballad, a global hit that arrived just before Richie launched his solo superstardom.

957pts

3

Three Times a Lady

The Commodores' 1978 romantic ballad, a worldwide number one that showed Richie's gift for timeless, heartfelt songwriting.

957pts

4

My Love

A 1982 pop soul track with an irresistible chorus that cemented Richie's reputation as a master hitmaker early in his solo career.

888pts

5

Dancing on the Ceiling

The title track and lead single from his 1986 album, a buoyant pop hit with a playful upside-down theme.

837pts

6

Running with the Night

An energetic 1983 uptempo track with a propulsive groove that gave his debut solo album a rock-edged highlight.

777pts

7

All Night Long

An infectious 1983 party anthem blending pop with African and Caribbean rhythms that became a global dancefloor classic.

777pts

8

Endless Love

A sweeping 1981 duet with Diana Ross recorded for the film of the same name, one of the defining love songs of its era.

777pts

9

You Are

A romantic 1982 ballad from his debut solo album, celebrating a devoted relationship with lush orchestral production.

777pts

10

Brick House

The Commodores' irresistible 1977 funk anthem, built on a driving groove and Richie's call-and-response vocal style.

706pts

11

Truly

A tender 1982 ballad, Richie's first solo number-one hit, showcasing his velvet-smooth vocal delivery.

706pts

12

Ballerina Girl

A 1986 gentle, piano-led ballad about the grace of a young dancer, beloved for its sweet simplicity.

621pts

13

Se La

A bright, Latin-influenced 1986 pop single showcasing Richie's knack for infectious cross-cultural melodies.

621pts

14

Do It to Me

A 1992 comeback R&B hit with a sleek contemporary production that proved Richie could move with the times.

621pts

15

Sail On

A 1979 country-tinged soul ballad from the Commodores that crossed genres and reached the top five on multiple charts.

621pts

16

Say You, Say Me

Oscar-winning ballad from the 1985 film White Nights, with a simple, emotional melody that topped charts worldwide.

518pts