Song
Hello
by Lionel Richie with Jennifer Nettles
Hello is a 1984 song by Lionel Richie, 4:12 long, which peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. A karaoke version is available on KaraFun. It fits the "Hello", Greeting or Farewell song themes.
Released 1984 Hot 100 peak #1 · 24 weeks Length 4:12 Album Can't Slow Down, Tuskegee Soul, Pop, Adult Contemporary
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Performance tips
- Control your volume early so the final chorus still has room to grow.
- Hold long notes steady instead of adding runs that break the mood.
- Deliver the opening line intimately, like a confession, not a power ballad.
In these themes
Karaoke versions
There's a karaoke version of this song. Most karaoke services carry it; KaraFun lists it among its most-sung songs.
- Find karaoke versions on YouTubeOpens a YouTube search for "Hello" karaoke
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