such a good song and such a great artist, who's getting a big honor for monday's grammys, lionel richie. he's being celebrated as the 2016 music person of the year. we sat down with the icon to talk about his incredible career. >> getting the music person of the year.

once twice three times a lady >> reporter: let's just say it's hard not to sing along with lionel richie. sing along! >> the best thing that ever happened, the music stayed around. the music stuck. we are talking about the third generation of folks are now sitting in the audience. >> reporter: and you've been going now -- okay.