On This Day August 1 1981 – Diana Ross And Lionel Richie Released Endless Love

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On This Day August 1 1981 – Diana Ross And Lionel Richie Released Endless Love
On this day August 1 1981, Endless Love by Diana Ross and Lionel Richie was released, instantly becoming one of the most iconic love ballads of the decade. Originally recorded as the theme for the romantic drama film of the same name, the duet quickly outshined the movie in popularity.

The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 for nine consecutive weeks and became the biggest-selling single in both Ross’s and Richie’s solo careers at that point. With its lush orchestration and heartfelt vocals, Endless Love became a wedding staple and a defining romantic anthem of the 80s.

Richie wrote and produced the song, marking the beginning of a successful solo journey after his time with the Commodores. For Ross, it served as a final hit before her move from Motown to RCA. The timeless duet brought together two legendary voices for a track that remains deeply embedded in pop culture.

80s insight: Endless Love was the number one song in America from August 15 through October 10 1981.

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