My Destiny (Lionel Richie song)

"My Destiny" is a 1992 song recorded by Lionel Richie. It was the second single from his first compilation album, Back to Front 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. The song also appeared on Richie's best of Truly: The Love Songs and The Definitive Collection.

"My Destiny"
Single by Lionel Richie
from the album Back to Front
B-side"Do It to Me"
Released1992
GenreFunk, pop, soul, dance-pop, new jack swing
Length4:50
LabelMotown
Songwriter(s)Lionel Richie
Producer(s)Lionel Richie
Stewart Levine
Lionel Richie singles chronology
"Do It to Me"
(1992)		 "My Destiny"
(1992)		 "Love, Oh Love"
(1992)
Music video
"My Destiny" on YouTube

Critical reception

Bryan Buss from AllMusic described the song as "classic, smooth Richie".[1] 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"."[2] 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."[3]

Music video

In the music video, directed by Mary Lambert, Richie sings in front of four dancing supermodels with his shirt unbuttoned.

Track listings
  • 7" single
  1. "My Destiny" (lite mix edit) – 3:50
  2. "Do It to Me" (rhythm method single edit) – 4:35
  • 12" maxi
  1. "My Destiny" (hiphouse #2 mix) – 5:55
  2. "Do It to Me" (rhythm method single edit) – 4:35
  3. "Do It to Me" (rhythm method extended mix) – 6:32
  4. "My Destiny" (lite mix edit) – 3:50
  • CD maxi
  1. "My Destiny" (lite mix edit) – 3:49
  2. "Do It to Me" (rhythm method single edit) – 4:36
  3. "My Destiny" (hiphouse #2 mix) – 5:59
  4. "Do It to Me" (rhythm method extended mix) – 6:32
  • Cassette
  1. "My Destiny" (lite mix edit)
  2. "Do It to Me" (rhythm method single edit)
  3. "My Destiny" (lite mix edit)
  4. "Do It to Me" (rhythm method single edit)

Charts

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[24] Silver 200,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. Buss, Bryan. "Lionel Richie – Back to Front". AllMusic. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
  2. Flick, Larry (August 8, 1992). "Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. p. 72. Retrieved October 25, 2020.
  3. "A/C: Reviews" (PDF). Gavin Report. July 24, 1992. p. 28. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
  4. "Lionel Richie – My Destiny" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  5. "Lionel Richie – My Destiny" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  6. "Adult Contemporary Europe" (PDF). Music & Media. October 10, 1992. p. 36. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
  7. "European Dance Radio" (PDF). Music & Media. December 5, 1992. p. 20. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  8. "Lionel Richie – My Destiny" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  9. "Lionel Richie – My Destiny" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  10. "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Lionel Richie". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  11. "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 39, 1992" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
  12. "Lionel Richie – My Destiny" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  13. "Lionel Richie – My Destiny". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  14. "Lionel Richie – My Destiny". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  15. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  16. "Top 60 Dance Singles" (PDF). Music Week. August 22, 1992. p. 20. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
  17. "Lionel Richie Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  18. "Lionel Richie Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  19. "Jaaroverzichten 1992". Ultratop. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
  20. "Single top 100 over 1992" (PDF) (in Dutch). Top40. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
  21. "Jaaroverzichten – Single 1992". dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
  22. "Year End Charts: Top Singles". Music Week. January 16, 1993. p. 8.
  23. "1992 The Year in Music" (PDF). Billboard. Vol. 104, no. 52. December 26, 1992. p. YE-38. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
  24. "British single certifications – Lionel Richie – My Destiny". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved October 8, 2021.
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