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Episode 29: Lionel Ritchie: I tried to write the funky song - it came out "Three Times A Lady"

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Today, one of the greatest songwriters of the modern era turns 77.

From "Easy" and "Three Times a Lady" with the Commodores to solo classics like "Hello", and "All Night Long", Lionel Richie has sold more than 100 million records while writing the soundtrack to countless romances, weddings and celebrations.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look...
19 Jun English South Africa Music

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