Lionel Richie
Lionel Brockman Richie
born into the bourgoisie.
Nineteen forty nine the year
Alabama, a racist atmosphere.
To Joliet, Illinois his family moved
mothers professional life improved.
Principal at the local school
confident, assured, cool.
Richie graduated from Joliet high
then he waved academics goodbye.
A high school tennis ace
but music taking first place.
A singer with The Commodores
saxophonist on many tours.
His big break when he went alone
his real talent clearly shown.
Lionel Richie his debut album
Tuskegee awarded a platinum.
After twenty five years back on top
still the boss of romance and pop.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1xiFRccd88&list=PL10D8BB24536AE162
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