The Lionel Richie And Friends In Concert show in 2012 is an unforgettable night for people who were there. Audiences got a special treat when Kenny Rogers joined the stage to honor his friend, Lionel. Despite being turned down by Lionel’s band, The Commodores, which Kenny noted seemed “an interesting approach to selling a song”, he recorded it and it became one of his biggest hits, boosting Lionel’s solo career as well.
During the concert, Kenny surprised everyone by inviting Lionel on stage to sing ‘Lady’ together. The crowd erupted in cheers as Lionel joined him, and they sang the song side by side, their friendship evident to all.
Enjoy the song in the video below, which has hit nearly 21 million views:
Online viewers gave two artists compliments, praising them with flying colors. Not only previous generations but youngsters love this performance.
One YouTube viewer wrote, “2 legends singing together, I’m just 26 yrs old but I really love the old music of any genre. I’m jealous of the people who witness their concerts. What a great moment in life.” Another added, “The number of times that I have come back to this as a positive vibe pick me up. It’s just so endearing.”
Actually, this wasn’t the first time they had performed the song together; they had previously sung it at other events like the CMT Crossroads in 2005 and the First Fifty Years show in 2010. Their 2012 performance turned out to be their last, but their bond remained strong throughout their careers. Despite their individual success as solo artists, they often came together to perform live, delighting audiences with their timeless collaboration on ‘Lady.’
