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It's inarguable that Lionel Richie's presence in the Commodores was the lifeblood of their creative and commercial success during their prime years. Not only the group's unofficial captain, he was also one of the most successful producers and songwriters for Motown during their second golden age. The proof is certainly more than one disc would allow for, so someone over at Universal had the good sense to release this 32-song two-disc set, which is easily the most thorough retrospective of Richie's work assembled to date. This is a vast improvement over 2004's Definitive Collection (but comparable to the two-disc non-U.S. version): the removal of some of Richie's more recent work in favor of minor hits is a welcome change for fans wanting Richie's lesser-known hits from his solo career and from the Commodores. Combining his work with the Commodores with his solo outings was a smart move on Motown's part, as it helps to give listeners a wider perspective on just how important Richie's contributions were to soft rock and pop music. All the songs might not be instantly recognizable to the ears of casual listeners, but they are no less enjoyable and infectious. 

TRACKLIST:

Disc 1
01. All Night Long (All Night) - Lionel Richie 6:21
02. Penny Lover - Lionel Richie 5:31
03. Say You, Say Me - Lionel Richie 4:01
04. My Destiny - Lionel Richie 4:49
05. Running With The Night - Lionel Richie 5:57
06. Dancing On The Ceiling - Lionel Richie 4:30
07. Love Oh Love - Lionel Richie 5:46
08. Ballerina Girl - Lionel Richie 3:38
09. My Love - Lionel Richie 4:04
10. Love Will Conquer All - Lionel Richie 5:40
11. Do It To Me - Lionel Richie 6:04
12. Cinderella - Lionel Richie 3:41
13. Angel - Lionel Richie 4:14
14. Don't Wanna Lose You - Lionel Richie 4:59
15. Sweet Love - Commodores 6:34
16. Oh No - Commodores 3:01

Disc 2
01. Hello - Lionel Richie 4:08
02. Endless Love - Lionel Richie 4:25
03. Three Times A Lady - Commodores 6:39
04. Sail On - Commodores 5:34
05. Stuck On You - Lionel Richie 3:11
06. You Are - Lionel Richie 5:00
07. Truly - Lionel Richie 3:20
08. Easy - Commodores 4:50
09. Still - Commodores 5:48
10. Just To Be Close To You - Commodores 6:23
11. Lady (You Bring Me Up) - Commodores 4:49
12. Machine Gun - Commodores 2:39
13. Brick House - Commodores 3:42
14. Too Hot Ta Trot - Commodores 5:36
15. Zoom - Commodores 7:03
16. Jesus Is Love - Commodores 6:05