Product Description

This impressive two-disc collection presents not only a wealth of tracks from Lionel Richie's solo years, but 13 of hisfinest moments with the Commodores. Although the set's non-chronological order is a bit disorienting at times, GOLD offers up a fine selection of the R&B/pop singer's many 1980s hits, including the Caribbean-tinged "All Night Long (All Night)", the absurdly catchy "Dancing on the Ceiling", and the melodramatic ballad "Hello". While the connection between these songs and the Commodores' lighter tunes is apparent (seethe piano-driven ballads "Three Times a Lady" and "Easy"), GOLD also reminds listeners of Richie's funk background, as showcased on the tight instrumental groove of "Machine Gun" and the dance-floor classic "Brick House" (featuring Richie on saxophone). With a formidable track list that boasts almost all of 2003's DEFINITIVE COLLECTION plus many other singles, GOLD is the essential Richie compilation.

Track Listing

Disc 1:

1. All Night Long (All Night) - Lionel Richie, James Anthony Carmichael, Calvin Harris, John Robinson, Greg Phillinganes
2. Penny Lover - Lionel Richie, James Anthony Carmichael, Calvin Harris
3. Say You, Say Me - Lionel Richie, James Anthony Carmichael, Calvin Harris, Tim May, Steve Lukather, Michael Boddicker, Paul Leim, John Robinson, Abraham Laboriel, Greg Phillinganes, Carlos Rios, Paulinho Da Costa
4. My Destiny - Lionel Richie, Stewart Levine, Daren Klein
5. Running With The Night - Lionel Richie, James Anthony Carmichael, Calvin Harris, Steve Lukather
6. Dancing On The Ceiling - Lionel Richie, James Anthony Carmichael, Calvin Harris, Carlos Rios, John Robinson, Neil Steubenhaus, John Barnes, Michael Boddicker
7. Love, Oh Love - Lionel Richie, Stewart Levine, Daren Klein
8. Ballerina Girl - Lionel Richie, James Anthony Carmichael, Calvin Harris, Paul Leim, Nathan East, Michael Lang, Neil Larsen, Tim May, Michael Boddicker
9. My Love - Lionel Richie, James Anthony Carmichael, Kenny Rogers, Kin Vassy, Terry Williams, Ndugu Chancler, Nathan East, Darrell Jones
10. Love Will Conquer All - Lionel Richie, James Anthony Carmichael, Calvin Harris, Greg Phillinganes, Paul Leim, David Cochrane, Nathan East, Greg Philinganes, Michael Boddicker, Marva King
11. Do It To Me - Lionel Richie, Stewart Levine, Daren Klein
12. Cinderella - Lionel Richie, Joe Wolfe, Dirk Vanoucek, David Rideau, Raymond Brown, Alex Al, Paul Jackson, Jr., Gerald Cox, Jared Douglas, Gary Bias, Michael Stewart, Kelly Wendell, Reginald Young
13. Angel - Brian Rawling, Lionel Richie, Mark Taylor, Dirk Vanoucek, Jong uk Yoon, Chris Anderson, Adam Phillips, Paul Jackson, Jr., Tracy Ackerman
14. Don't Wanna Lose You - Jimmy Jam, Lionel Richie, Terry Lewis, Steve Hodge
15. Sweet Love - Commodores, James Carmichael
16. Oh No - Commodores, James Anthony Carmichael, Gene Page, Calvin Harris, Jane Clark

Disc 2:

1. Hello - Lionel Richie, James Anthony Carmichael, Calvin Harris
2. Endless Love - Lionel Richie, Diana Ross, Gene Page, Guy Costa, Reggie Dozier
3. Three Times A Lady - Commodores, James Anthony Carmichael, Jane Clark, Calvin Harris
4. Sail On - Commodores, James Anthony Carmichael, Lionel Richie, Jane Clark, Calvin Harris
5. Stuck On You - Lionel Richie, James Anthony Carmichael, Calvin Harris
6. You Are - Lionel Richie, James Anthony Carmichael, Deborah Thomas, David Cochrane, Howard Kenny, Richard Marx, Michael Boddicker, John Robinson, Darrell Jones, Paulinho Da Costa
7. Truly - Lionel Richie, James Anthony Carmichael, Gene Page, Calvin Harris, William Payne, Paul Jackson, Jr., Tim May, Paul Liem, Joe Chemay
8. Easy - Commodores, James Anthony Carmichael
9. Still - Commodores, James Anthony Carmichael, Calvin Harris, Jane Clark, Lionel Richie
10. Just To Be Close To You - Commodores, James Anthony Carmichael
11. Lady (You Bring Me Up) - Commodores, James Anthony Carmichael
12. Machine Gun - Commodores, James Anthony Carmichael, Jane Clark
13. Brick House - Commodores, James Anthony Carmichael, Walter Orange
14. Too Hot Ta Trot - Commodores, James Anthony Carmichael, Walter Orange
15. Zoom - Commodores, James Anthony Carmichael
16. Jesus Is Love - Commodores, James Anthony Carmichael

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #58497 in Music
• Released on: 2006-04-03
• Number of discs: 2
• Formats: Box set, Original recording remastered
• Dimensions: .25 pounds
• Running time: 158 minutes

Customer Reviews

Together again, at length
Fans of Lionel Richie and the Commodores better brace themselves for a long listening experience. This CD contains 32 songs, most of them above the normal length, spanning from the 1974 Commodores album "Machine Gun" to the 2001 Lionel Richie album "Renaissance".

Here are some examples:

All Night Long - 6:22
Do It To Me - 6:05
Sweet Love - 6:35
Three Times a Lady - 6:40
Still - 5:50
Just To Be Close to You - 6:24
Zoom - 7:05
Jesus Is Love - 6:05

All Lionel Richie's familiar songs are there, except perhaps "Se La" which is a notable omission, but the album also includes some less popular tracks such as "My Destiny" and "Love Oh Love" from Back to Front (1992). Most of the Commodores old favorites are included, and the `70s tracks will have you looking for your disco shoes.

This one is worth adding to your collection if you're a fan of these performers.

Amanda Richards