Lionel Richie Pens a Touching Tribute to His Friend Paul McCartney on His 78th Birthday

Lionel Richie honored his good friend and legendary singer, Paul McCartney, through an Instagram post: “Happy Birthday, Sir Paul!”

Paul McCartney just turned 78 years old and got a special mention from singer-songwriter Lionel Richie on social media.

A BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE

Richie posted a birthday greeting to his dear friend on Instagram, alongside a photo of the two artists candidly gesturing to each other.

“Your influence on music has changed the world!” the “All Night Long” singer wrote. “Proud to call @paulmccartney a friend!”

McCartney is undoubtedly one of the greatest musicians in history, who has written some of the best hits, including 32 songs that made it to number one.

“We Are The World” sends a powerful message that gives hope in times of difficulty, encouraging people to take action to save our own kind and mother earth.

To add to the iconic singer’s credentials, McCartney is an Academy Award recipient, a twice-inducted artist into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and an 18-time Grammy Award winner.

MCCARTNEY’S GLORY DAYS

He gained much fame with his famous band, The Beatles, and penned five of their ten most recorded songs.

Among these are “Yesterday,” “Hey Jude,” “Let It Be,” “Michelle,” and “Eleanor Rigby.” McCartney’s partner in writing songs was John Lennon, who co-wrote the band’s first American hit, “I Want To Hold Your Hand.”

In a Playboy interview, Lennon admitted the many things they wrote, most of which came at random times. The two musicians had a certain connection when it came to writing music.

RICHIE’S FAME

Like The Beatles member, his pal Richie is also an accomplished singer and songwriter, who found success with hits such as “Truly,” “Hello,” and “Dancing on the Ceiling.”

The singer, who is a judge on “American Idol” also co-wrote the famous song “We Are the World” with the King of Pop, Michael Jackson.

Recently, an idea sparked in Richie to remake the song amid the coronavirus pandemic, thinking the lyrics related to what the world is currently experiencing.

“We Are The World” sends a powerful message that gives hope in times of difficulty, encouraging people to take action to save our own kind and mother earth.

Ten years ago, the track was sung by famous artists following the earthquake in Haiti that left the country shattered.