Truly

Lionel Richie

About Truly

"Truly" is the title of the debut solo single by singer-songwriter Lionel Richie. Resuming where he left off with D-flat major tunes "Sail On" and particularly "Still" when he was lead for the Commodores, Richie wrote the song and co-produced it with James Anthony Carmichael. Released as the first single from his self-titled debut album in 1982, "Truly" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 on 9 October 1982 and climbed to No. 1 on 27 November – 4 December 1982. It also spent four weeks at No. 1 on the adult contemporary chart, and logged nine weeks at No. 2 on the R&B chart, behind Marvin Gaye's "Sexual Healing". In addition, "Truly" made the Top 10 in United Kingdom, where the song peaked at No. 6. The song won a Grammy Award for Richie in the category Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. 


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Lionel Richie

Lionel Brockman Richie, Jr. (born June 20, 1949) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, record producer and actor. From 1968, he was a member of the musical group Commodores signed to Motown Records. Richie made his solo debut in 1982 with the album Lionel Richie and number-one hit "Truly". more »

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Time of Release
"Truly" was released in 1982. It was Lionel Richie's debut solo single after his departure from the Commodores.
Chart Success
The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on November 27, 1982 and stayed there for two weeks. It also topped the Adult Contemporary chart in the U.S. and reached number six in the UK Singles chart.
Song Genre
"Truly" is classified as a pop ballad, showcasing Lionel Richie's talent in blending soulful melodies with pop rhythms and themes.
Album Inclusion
"Truly" was included as a track in Lionel Richie's self-titled debut solo album, which was released in 1982 and has since been a multi-platinum success.
Song Duration
"Truly" runs for a duration of 3 minutes and 58 seconds, providing a classic example of pop song length and structure.
Grammy Award
"Truly" won a Grammy Award in 1983 for Lionel Richie in the Best Male Pop Vocal Performance category.
Song Composition
Lionel Richie both wrote and produced the song, exemplifying his wide range of skills in the music industry.
Musical Range
The song is in the key of F major, and Lionel Richie's vocal range spans from C4 to A5.
Live Performances
Lionel Richie has performed "Truly" innumerous concerts and television appearances since the song's initial release, making it one of his signature songs.
Popular Culture Appearances
"Truly" has been featured on several movie soundtracks and television shows, demonstrating its enduring popularity.
Music Video
The music video for “Truly” was directed by Bob Rafelson, a well-known American film director.
Cover Versions
"Truly" has been covered by various artists, including Richard Marx and American Idol contestant Danny Gokey, showing its influence on contemporary music.
Other Accolades
"Truly" was also nominated for Song of the Year at the 1983 Grammy Awards. Though it lost to "Always on My Mind", its nomination was a testament to its cultural impact.

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