Do It to Me

Lionel Richie

About Do It to Me

"Do It to Me" is a song by American singer Lionel Richie. It was the first single from his album Back to Front and was released in 1992. The hit song spent one week at number one on the US Billboard R&B chart and number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Do It to Me" achieved some success in European countries, becoming a top ten hit in France and Norway. The song samples the drum break "Sneakin' in the Back" by Tom Scott.


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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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Artist Background
"Do It to Me" is a single by American singer, songwriter, and record producer Lionel Richie. Lionel Richie first gained fame as a member of the Commodores, a funk/soul band of the 1970s.
Release Date
The song was released on April 3, 1992, under the Motown Records label.
Album Information
"Do It to Me" is a part of the album "Back to Front," which was Lionel Richie’s fourth studio album. It was a collection of his greatest hits and some new songs.
Chart Performance
The single reached the top ten on three Billboard music charts. It peaked at number one on the R&B chart, number 21 on the Hot 100 chart, and it reached number nine on the Adult Contemporary chart.
Genre and Style
"Do It to Me" can be classified under the genres of Soft Rock, R&B, and Pop. Lionel Richie's signature style - a blend of ballads and mid-tempo numbers with R&B, pop, and country influences, is prevalent in this song.
Songwriters
The song was written solely by Lionel Richie, exhibiting his prowess as a songwriter.
Music Video
The music video for "Do It to Me" features Lionel Richie along with models and actresses. His lively performance is a highlight.
Certifications
In 1992, "Do It to Me" earned a Gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). This certification demonstrates that the single sold over 500,000 copies in the United States.
Legacy
Despite being released nearly three decades ago, "Do It to Me" is still one of Lionel Richie's most enduring hits and continues to receive significant airplay on adult contemporary and classic soul radio stations.
Cover Versions
Over the years, the song has been covered by several artists from different music genres, showing its cross-genre appeal and enduring popularity.

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