SARI-SARI STORE VIDEO FESTIVAL SSSVF #018 Lionel Ritchie_LIVE IN PARIS Popularity in the Arab world In recent years, Richie has become a phenomenon in various Arab states and has performed in Morocco, Dubai, Qatar and Libya. John Berman for ABC News reported in 2006 that Grown Iraqi men get misty-eyed by the mere mention of his name. I love Lionel Richie, they say. They can sing an entire Lionel Richie song. Berman wrote that Richie said he was told that Iraqi civilians were playing All Night Long the night U.S. tanks invaded Baghdad. Richie was against the war, but says he could see a day when he would come and perform in Baghdad. I would love to be here for that. On May 2, 2008, Richie was the 21st recipient of the George and Ira Gershwin Lifetime Achievement Award at UCLAs annual Spring Sing. In accepting the award, Richie said: Forget about surviving 30 some odd years in the music business, Lionel Richie survived 27 years of Nicole Richie. Surprise Me With Your Ratings!
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