Several more Top 10 hits followed, the most successful of which was the ballad "Hello" (1984), a sentimental love song that showed how far Richie had moved from his R&B roots.
Järgnes veel terve rida edetabelite esikümne lugusid, tuntuim neist ehk 1984. aastast pärinev "Hello", sentimentaalne armastuslaul, mis näitas, kui kaugele on Richie jäänud oma kunagistest R&B juurtest.