The title was inadvertently inspired by a Jamaican gynecologist. In honor of the tune’s birthday, Richie divulges five things you didn’t know about “All Night Long.”ġ. It’s been 30 years since the former Commodore released the iconic “All Night Long” off his second solo album, “Can’t Slow Down.” The song has become a cultural phenomenon: Richie performed it at the 1984 Olympics closing ceremonies, it was used in numerous commercials - including for General Motors and Mountain Dew - and was even parodied on “The Simpsons.” Richie appeared in animated form twice on “The Simpsons”: for the video parody below, and a 2007 episode in which he’s the in-flight entertainment on Mr. A January 2012 episode of “The Simpsons” parodied the “All Night Long” video… …complete with dancing Bart and Milhouse. And it becomes contagious.” Bob Rafelson, who directed the 1970 Jack Nicholson film “Five Easy Pieces,” helmed the video. “And then you walk out on the stage, and the adrenaline hits, and you forget about what you’re thinking. “There are days when you’re thinking, ‘I just don’t feel like singing ‘All Night Long,’ ” he says. On Tuesday, the Grammy winner will bring his most beloved hits to Barclays Center. “And then you realize that no matter what you put out there, the crowd will add the rest of the excitement to it.” “You work out your stamina, you work out your brain,” Richie tells The Post. After all, the 64-year-old just embarked on a monthlong North American tour, “All the Hits, All Night Long,” last Wednesday. Lionel Richie has been hitting the gym and working on his stamina. Standout singer quits 'American Idol' in stunning exitĬlaudia Conway's 'American Idol' performance was full of surprises 'American Idol' judges break silence on Caleb Kennedy's abrupt exit New Rick James doc reveals how penis-wielding coke binge helped Lionel Richie

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