"Stuck on You" is a song written and originally recorded by American singer and songwriter Lionel Richie. It was the fourth single released from his second studio album, Can't Slow Down, released in June 1984 by Motown. The song achieved chart success, peaking at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 12 on the UK Singles Chart. It reached number one on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart, becoming Richie's seventh chart-topper on that listing.
The song marks Lionel Richie's debut in country music, displaying a country pop influence rather than the R&B style typical of his other compositions. The single's cover photo shows Richie wearing a cowboy hat. "Stuck on You" also peaked at number 24 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
Background and composition: The song differs from Richie's other works due to its country pop and soft rock influences. Cash Box described it as "an airtight and tender ballad with a nearly country twinge."
Track listing (7-inch single):
- "Stuck on You" – 3:10
- "Round and Round" – 4:48
Chart performance: The song charted in multiple countries, reaching number three in Canada and on the US Billboard Hot 100, number two in Ireland, and number one on the Canadian and US Adult Contemporary charts.
Certifications: The single has received gold certifications in Denmark and the United Kingdom, and a platinum certification in New Zealand.
Cover versions and other uses:
- British reggae singer Trevor Walters covered the song in 1984, reaching the top 10 of the UK Singles Chart.
- American group 3T covered the song in 2003 as the first single from their album Identity, achieving top 10 success in the Netherlands, Belgium, and France.
- The song's chorus was sampled in the 2010 song "Stuck on Replay" by German EDM group Scooter.
- In 2022, the song was used in a Super Bowl LVI commercial for Pringles titled "Stuck In."
