My Destiny (Lionel Richie song)

"My Destiny" is a song recorded by American singer and songwriter Lionel Richie. It was released on July 28, 1992 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 Single Top 100 and peaked at number two in the Dutch Top 40. 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". J.D. Considine noted its "low-key vocals and understated, fatback groove". 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"." Fell and Rufer 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-inch single
 * 1) "My Destiny" (Lite mix edit) – 3:50
 * 2) "Do It to Me" (Rhythm Method single edit) – 4:35


 * 12-inch 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)