Lionel Richie - Hello - Sharon Davis
Dancing on the ceiling
Lionel Richie - Hello - Sharon Davis
Sharon Davis [+]
Freelance music writer
Sharon Davis is one of Britain’s leading music writers and an authority on Motown. She is the author of nine books including, most recently, Diana Ross: A Legend in Focus (Mainstream Publishing), Stevie Wonder: Rhythms of Wonder (Robson Books) and Chinwaggin’ (Bank House Books). Before becoming a writer she worked in the music business, first for EMI Records and Motown Records, and then founding her own press and promotion company for top selling disco artists.
Description
In 1986, Lionel Richie issued the single "Dancing on the ceiling", inspired after a late-night drive down Sunset Boulevard. The song is described as a turning point of his career in terms of perception in the market place.