Lionel Richie admits he forgets the words 'all the time' while performing on stage

The legendary singer is set to embark on a ten-date All The Hits, All Night Long tour across the UK starting in February

Lionel Richie might need a helping hand from his UK fans when he tours in 2015.
The legendary musician is set to embark on a ten-date All The Hits, All Night Long tour starting in February, but admits that his memory sometimes fails him when on stage.
Speaking to the BBC, he joked: "I forget the words all the time, and the joke now is thank god the crowd knows the words."

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The grandad

We're sure the audience won't mind lending their support for the iconic singer, who is set to play throughout Europe afterwards.
The 65-year-old icon, who has been performing since the 60s, is now a grandfather and admits that he has so much fun when visiting his grandchildren.
However, the songwriter has explained that love could still be just around the corner for him.

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While on Chatty Man

He said: "I'm a hopeless romantic, so falling in love is never far off. And that's what happens in my life. I'm probably two inches away from love in five minutes, but I'm just kind of being very cautious this time."
He added: "I don't dive in, I don't fall in love. I kind of crawl in love."
Last week, the former Commodores star appeared on Alan Carr Chatty Man where he came face-to-face with an unflattering clay likeness.