The lead single from Richie's fourth studio album, 'Dancing on the Ceiling' was a chart-topping smash that proved his continued dominance in the mid-80s pop landscape.
- The song was co-written by Richie, John McClain, and Mike Hicks. It reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the UK Singles Chart. The music video features a cameo by ballerina Gelsey Kirkland.
- The album 'Dancing on the Ceiling' was released in July 1986. The single itself was released on June 19, 1986, by Motown Records.
- 'Dancing on the Ceiling' marked Richie's return to the top of the charts after a brief hiatus. The album would go on to sell over 10 million copies worldwide.
Lionel Richie is a singer, songwriter, and record producer from Tuskegee, Alabama. He rose to fame in the 1970s as a member of the Commodores before launching a phenomenally successful solo career. 1986 found Richie at the zenith of his solo career, having already achieved multiple number-one hits and sold millions of albums worldwide.
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