In 2016, Richie received the highest honor given by the Songwriters Hall of Fame thanks to the chart-topping success of songs ranging from 'Truly' and 'Three Times a Lady' to the Caribbean-flavored dance number 'All Night Long' from the which film project takes its title.įor a list of the weirdest movie musicals ever made, click here. 5:35 Lionel Richie - All Night Long (All Night) (Instrumental) 6:41 Lionel Richie -Truly l Ft Diana Ross Homage. That charity single sold over 20 million copies alone. Disney Developing Original Movie Musical ‘All Night Long’ From Lionel Richie Song Catalog (EXCLUSIVE) Walt Disney Studios is developing an original movie musical based on the songs of American. Lionel Richie - All Night Long (All Night) (Official Music Video) 3:49 Lionel Richie Wandering Stranger. Meanwhile, his Grammy wins include 1985's Song of the Year for 'We Are the World,' which he co-wrote with Michael Jackson.

He won the Academy Award for Best Original Song as well as the Golden Globe for 'Say You, Say Me' from the 1985 drama White Nights. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators. Richie is an Oscar winner and four-time Grammy winner who has sold over 100 million records worldwide. Disney seems to have picked up on the idea that audiences may be looking for lighthearted stories they can sing along to when they do, ultimately, return to theaters.

All Night Long isn't about Lionel Richie, but uses his music in the same way that the Mamma Mia! movies are based on the music of ABBA. I know I mentioned Bohemian Rhapsody and Rocketman above, but those were, of course, music biopics about Freddie Mercury and Elton John.

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