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My Destiny (Lionel Richie song)
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Wikipedia article
{{Infobox song
| name = My Destiny
| cover = My_destiny_(Lionel_Richie).jpg
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = Lionel Richie
| album = Back to Front
| B-side = Do It to Me
| released = 1992
| recorded =
| studio =
| venue =
| genre = Funk, pop, soul, dance-pop, new jack swing
| length = 4:50
| label = Motown
| writer = Lionel Richie
| producer = Lionel Richie
Stewart Levine
| prev_title = Do It to Me
| prev_year = 1992
| next_title = Love, Oh Love
| next_year = 1992
| misc =
}}
"'My Destiny'" is a 1992 song recorded by American singer and songwriter Lionel Richie. It was released as the second single from his first compilation album, 'Back to Front' (1992), by Motown Records. It was written by Richie and produced by himself and Stewart Levine. The song achieved some success, and it even topped the Dutch Mega Single Top 100. It also appeared on Richie's best of albums 'Truly: The Love Songs' and 'The Definitive Collection'.
Critical reception
Bryan Buss from AllMusic described the song as "classic, smooth Richie". Larry Flick from 'Billboard' wrote, "Lively pop/R&B instrumentation, a la Simply Red, triggers his most relaxed and spirited vocal in years. Familiarity of chorus will assist in winning friends at urban, top 40, and AC levels. Far more satisfying than the previous "Do It To Me"." A reviewer from the 'Gavin Report' commented, "A love song with a brilliant beat, this fresh Richie track from his retrospective album, "'Back to Front'", is sure to be a crowdpleaser."
Music video
In the accompanying music video for "My Destiny", directed by Mary Lambert, Richie sings in front of four dancing supermodels with his shirt unbuttoned.
Track listings
* '7" single'
# "My Destiny" (lite mix edit) 3:50
# "Do It to Me" (rhythm method single edit) 4:35
* '12" maxi'
# "My Destiny" (hiphouse #2 mix) 5:55
# "Do It to Me" (rhythm method single edit) 4:35
# "Do It to Me" (rhythm method extended mix) 6:32
# "My Destiny" (lite mix edit) 3:50
* 'CD maxi'
# "My Destiny" (lite mix edit) 3:49
# "Do It to Me" (rhythm method single edit) 4:36
# "My Destiny" (hiphouse #2 mix) 5:59
# "Do It to Me" (rhythm method extended mix) 6:32
* 'Cassette'
# "My Destiny" (lite mix edit)
# "Do It to Me" (rhythm method single edit)
# "My Destiny" (lite mix edit)
# "Do It to Me" (rhythm method single edit)
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications
References
Category:1992 singles
Category:Lionel Richie songs
Category:Songs written by Lionel Richie
Category:Motown singles
Category:1992 songs
Category:Funk songs
Category:Dance-pop songs
Category:New jack swing songs
Category:Music videos directed by Mary Lambert
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