Well, Stranger trascends time and space, it's something that once found, becomes a much treasured gem. Richie's other solo projects were good but man, Stranger is something you can do once in a lifetime, out of this world! There aren't many albums I can listen from the very beginning till the very end (New Jersey also belongs to that category<3). And I've read countless accounts of people who are IN LOVE with this album. Commercial success does nothing for me, it needs to be personal and believe me, there are enough Stranger fans out there. And the rumour...I don't and won't believe that Jon has anything to do with Richie's moderately low success as a solo artist. He himself is far more successful being a part of the band and yeah, this is where they belong. You can't force anybody if that person lost their heart to it, though. I wish Richie and the guys nothing but success and happiness.