Love Will Conquer All

Lionel Richie

About Love Will Conquer All

"Love Will Conquer All" is a track from Lionel Richie's 1986 album "Dancing on the Ceiling" featuring Marva King on backing vocals. The song was written by Richie along with Greg Phillinganes and Cynthia Weil. "Love Will Conquer All" was Richie's tenth number one on the Adult Contemporary chart. The single spent two weeks at number one and peaked at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100. "Love Will Conquer All" also went to number two for two weeks on the soul chart, behind "Tasty Love" by Freddie Jackson.  


Year:
1986
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Here we are
Out here me and you
Reaching out each other
Is all that we can do

Here we stand
Trying not to fall
There's no need to worry
Love will conquer all

Do you really want to know
Just how long love will last
Will all of the bad times pass
How can we make things right

Ooh and why
Why is the world so unkind,
We surely can find peace of mind
If we only see the light, can't we see that

Here we are
Out here me and you
Reaching out each other
Is all that we can do

Ooh here we stand
Trying not to fall
There's no need to worry
Love will conquer all

Can somebody tell me why
Why do our dreams go wrong
Why can't we all belong
Ooh, where do we start
Oh and tell me when
When will we ever learn
There's nowhere else we can turn
The truth is in our hearts, here we are together
Sometimes the road gets hard to travel
Sometimes the pains too much to bear
Sometimes when life seems to unravel
That's the time oh - to say
We're gonna make it anyway
Can't we see that

Here we are
Out here me and you
Reaching out each other
Is all that we can do

Here we stand
Trying not to fall
There's no need to worry
Love will conquer all

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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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Written by: Lionel Richie, Cynthia Weil, Greg Phillinganes

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15 facts about this song

Album History
"Love Will Conquer All" is from Lionel Richie's third solo studio album called "Dancing on the Ceiling".
Chart Performance
The song was a chart success. It hit number one on three Billboard charts in 1986 - The Billboard Hot 100, Adult Contemporary, and R&B.
Song Length
The original version of the song included in Richard's album runs for approximately 5 minutes and 40 seconds.
Song Writers
It was composed by three individuals - Lionel Richie, Greg Phillinganes, and Cynthia Weil.
Release Date
"Love Will Conquer All" was officially released on October 16, 1986.
Musical Genre
The genre of "Love Will Conquer All" falls under the category of pop, R&B and soul.
Music Video
The music video features Lionel Richie singing on stage with his band and interacting with the audience.
Popular Culture
"Love Will Conquer All" has been featured in various movies and TV shows since its release.
Backing Vocals
Notably, the backing vocals for "Love Will Conquer All" were provided by Marva King, Melisa Morgan, and Brenda Harvey-Richie.
Production
The production of the song was managed by Lionel Richie along with James Anthony Carmichael, who had also worked with Richie during his time with The Commodores.
Song Message
The song's lyrics emphasize hope, asserting that love will conquer all obstacles and challenges, reflecting a common theme in Richie's music.
Awards & Nominations
Despite its chart success, "Love Will Conquer All" didn't receive any notable music industry awards or nominations.
Song Reputation
Over the years, "Love Will Conquer All" has maintained its popularity and is regularly played on adult contemporary and oldies radio stations.
Cover Versions
While no major artists have covered "Love Will Conquer All", it has been performed by numerous amateur performers and music students worldwide.
Critical Response
Critics generally had a positive response to the hopeful message and catchy melody of "Love Will Conquer All," leading to its continued status as a popular Lionel Richie song.

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