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Who sang Penny Lover?

Lionel Richie released the song Penny Lover. Date of release: 1983.

Release date: 1983
Duration: 03:46
The story of the song ' Penny Lover '

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The meaning of the song 'Penny Lover ', based on the lyrics
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🎶 Penny Lover song analysis
The protagonist meets a woman he knows will one day be his, and he falls deeply in love with her. They spend warm and tender nights together, and he never wants her to leave him. He fears that he needs her more than she needs him, but he realizes that he loves her deeply and does not want to lose her. He begs her not to leave him or make him cry, and he just wants to hold her and talk about her every day.

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Lionel Richie - Short Biography

Lionel Brockman Richie Jr. is an accomplished American artist, born in 1949. He is best known for his talents as a singer, songwriter and record producer. He began his career in the 1970s as the lead singer of The Commodores. In the 1980s, Richie's solo career took off, with hits like "Endless Love", "Hello" and "Say You, Say Me". Richie's many awards and accolades are a testament to his extraordinary talents in creating soulful melodies and producing memorable songs enjoyed by millions of fans around the world.
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"Penny Lover" is a popular song by Lionel Richie, released in 1983 as the fifth and final single from his hit album "Can't Slow Down". The song was written by Lionel Richie and his then-wife, Brenda Harvey Richie. Like many of Richie's works, "Penny Lover" is a romantic ballad about a deep love and devotion between two people.

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