Richie’s 1986 album “Dancing on the Ceiling” previously appeared on this countdown at No. “You Mean More to Me”, “Just Put Some Love in Your Heart” and “Wandering Stranger” are three songs many haven’t heard of that are worth a listen. His third and final hit from this debut self-titled album, “You Are,” is a bubbly, delightful pop track that til this day is in my opinion one of his most underrated singles. Of course, ballads became a staple of Richie’s vibe and that was apparent right away on his first solo album here, particularly with “Truly” and “My Love.’ Both geared the completion of his transition from the soulful group, The Commodores to full-fledged mainstream pop, as each of his first two hits were unrepentant slow-dance jams. Why I Loved It: There’s a lot I loved about Lionel Richie in the 80’s and perhaps my favorite was his very conscious decision to focus exclusively on tender ballads and shimmery mid-tempo pop. Notable Songs: “Truly”, “You Are”, “My Love”
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