‘Truly’ by Lionel Richie peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 27 1982)

(Saturday, November 27, 1982) — “Truly” by Lionel Richie peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Nov. 27, Dec. 4, 1982).

It was Richie’s second of five solo #1 hits since leaving The Commodores (1981-1985).