Diana Ross & Lionel Richie – Endless Love (Live 1981)

– This track began as a request by Franco Zeffirelli to write an instrumental theme for a film. Lionel Richie used some unreleased ideas written for The Commodores, which have never been recorded. Then Zeffirelli requested lyrics too, and wanted it to be a duet as well.

About The Song

Diana Ross & Lionel Richie’s live performance of “Endless Love” in 1981 is one of the most iconic and romantic duets of all time. The two Motown legends were at the peak of their careers when they released the song as the theme song for the film of the same name, and their live performance at the 54th Academy Awards in 1982 is still widely regarded as one of the greatest live performances of all time.

Ross and Richie’s performance is simply mesmerizing. Their voices blend together perfectly, and their chemistry is palpable. They sing with such emotion and passion, and it’s clear that they are truly invested in the song. The audience is completely captivated by their performance, and the energy in the room is electric.

The performance of “Endless Love” is a testament to the power of music and the magic of live performance. It’s a truly unforgettable moment in music history, and it continues to inspire and move people around the world.

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Lyric

My love
There’s only you in my life
The only thing that’s brightMy first love
You’re every breath that I take
You’re every step I makeAnd I
(I-I-I-I-I)
I want to share
All my love with you
No one else will do…And your eyes
Your eyes, your eyes
They tell me how much you care
Ooh yes, you will always be
My endless love

Two hearts
Two hearts that beat as one
Our lives have just begun

Forever
(Ohhhhhh)
I’ll hold you close in my arms
I can’t resist your charms

And love
Oh, love
I’ll be a fool
For you
I’m sure
You know I don’t mind
Oh, you know I don’t mind

‘Cause you
You mean the world to me
Oh
I know
I know
I’ve found in you
My endless love

Oooh-woow
Boom, boom
Boom, boom, boom, boom, boom
Boom, boom, boom, boom, boom

Oooh, and love
Oh, love
I’ll be that fool
For you
I’m sure
You know I don’t mind
Oh you know
I don’t mind

And, yes
You’ll be the only one
‘Cause no one can deny
This love I have inside
And I’ll give it all to you
My love
My love, my love
My endless love