Endless Love (From “The Endless Love” Soundtrack) by Lionel Richie & Diana Ross

Album/collection: Back To Front
Genre: R&amp;B/Soul
iTunes release date: January 1, 1992
Track runtime: 4:28

September 17, 2026

DIANA ROSS & LIONEL RICHIE - ENDLESS LOVE artwork

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About the Song

"Endless Love" is a song written and produced by Lionel Richie and originally recorded as a duet between Richie and singer/actress Diana Ross for the soundtrack to the coming-of-age film of the same name, starring Brooke Shields. In this ballad, the singers declare their "endless love" for one another. It was covered by Luther Vandross with R&B-pop singer Mariah Carey, and also by country music singer Shania Twain. Billboard has named the original version as the greatest song duet of all time. It was Ross' final single with Motown Records as she would sign with RCA Records shortly before its release and Richie's first single as a solo artist prior to him leaving his longtime band, the Commodores.

Meaning Behind the Lyrics

For many listeners, "Endless Love" embodies the profound connection and devotion shared between two people in a romantic relationship. The duet's emotional delivery suggests a celebration of love that transcends time and challenges, making it resonate as both a personal anthem and a universal declaration of commitment. The song’s placement in a coming-of-age film adds layers of nostalgia, inviting listeners to reflect on their own experiences of love, longing, and partnership. Its enduring popularity speaks to its ability to evoke deep feelings and memories, cementing it as a timeless classic in the realm of R&B and soul.

Did You Know?

Diana Ernestine Ross is an American singer and actress.
She was the lead singer of the vocal group the Supremes, who became Motown's most successful act during the 1960s and one of the world's best-selling girl groups of all time.