The Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, lead singer of The Commodores, solo artist, and American Idol judge won the Library of Congress’ 2022 Gershwin Popular Song Award earlier this year. Did. Lionel Richie talks with correspondent Kelefa Sane about growing up on the Tuskegee campus, a 50-year career from opening Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5 to solo success, and “All Night Long.” I’m talking about the lyrics of “Really mean. (This story aired on May 15, 2022.)