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Lionel Brockman Richie, Jr. (born June 20, 1949) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer who has sold more than 100 million records.

Back as a student in Tuskegee, he formed a succession of R&B groups in the mid-1960s. In 1968 he became the lead singer and saxophonist with the Commodores. They signed a recording contract with Atlantic Records in 1968 for one record before moving on to Motown Records, being schooled as a support act to the Jackson Five. The Commodores became established as a popular soul group.

He released his self-titled debut in 1982, which contained three hit singles: the huge U.S. #1 song "Truly" that launched his career as one of the most successful balladeers of the 1980s.

On July 7, 2009, Richie performed "Jesus is Love" at Michael Jackson's Memorial Service.

PRODUCED BY: JAMES ANTHONY CHAMICHAEL AND THE COMMODORES

Rhythm Arrangement: James Anthony Carmichael & The Commodores

String & Horn Arrangement: James Anthony Carmichael

Vocal Arrangement: Lionel Richie Recorded By: Calvin Harris & Jane Clark Mixed By: Calvin Harris Recorded & Mixed at: Motown Recording Studio,

West Hollywood, C.A.

Sail on down the line’Bout a half a mile or soAnd a, don't really wanna know ahWhere you're goin’Maybe once or twice you seeTime after time i triedHold on to what we gotBut now you're going And I don't mind

About the things you're gonna say, Lord

I gave all my money and my timeI know it's a shameBut I'm giving you back your nameGuess I'll be on my wayI won't be back to stayI guess I'll move alongI'm looking for a good time!

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Sail on down the lineAin't it funny how the time can goAll my friends say they told me soBut it doesn't matter

It was plain to seeThat a small town boy like meJust a, wasn't your cup of teaI was wishful thinking!

I gave you my heartAnd I tried to make you happyAnd you gave me nothing in returnYou know it ain't so hard to sayWould you please just go awayI've thrown away the bluesI'm tired of being used I want ah, everyone to knowI'm looking for, for a good time, good time Whoa, sail on, honey!Good times never felt so good!Sail on, honey!Good times never felt so good!Sail on, sugar!Good times never felt so good!Sail on!

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