ABC reporter John Berman goes to Iraq to discover the obsession Iraqi's have with Lionel Richie. Seems like Lionel is an icon in the Arab world. When asked why, he says "The answer is, I'm huge, huge in the Arab world. The answer as to why is, I don't have the slightest idea." Richie also says he was told Iraqis were playing "All Night Long," on the streets the night U.S. tanks rolled into the country in 2003.
He has performed in Morocco, Dubai, Qatar and Libya. There is obviously something up there. John Berman writes in his report - 'The more we talked, the more he theorized as to the reasons his music might be so popular here. He thinks it is because of the simple message in his music: Love.'
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Click here to watch the video ABC news report by John Berman. Looks like Martin Bashir found a home on ABC Nightline! Wonder if Mike has got anything to do with it.
JessicaSmith
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I like Lionel Richie's music too!!