Dancing on the Ceiling

album by Richie

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"Dancing on the Ceiling" is an album by American singer-songwriter Lionel Richie, released in 1986. It marked a significant point in his solo career, following the success of his previous album, "Can't Slow Down." The album features a blend of musical styles, including funk, soul, R&B, and pop, characteristic of Richie's versatile talent.12

Key tracks from "Dancing on the Ceiling" include the title song, "Dancing on the Ceiling," as well as other hits like "Say You, Say Me" and "All Night Long (All Night)". The album was a commercial success, contributing to Richie's reputation as a prominent artist in the 1970s and 1980s, known for his smooth love ballads and engaging musical arrangements.12

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…Can’t Slow Down (1983) and Dancing on the Ceiling (1986). Can’t Slow Down not only won a Grammy Award for album of the year but became and long remained one of Motown’s best-selling albums.
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