One of the reasons you didn't know about Billy is because he is British. "Suddenly" is a popular song from 1985 co-written and performed by UK-based singer Billy Ocean. Co-written and produced by Keith Diamond, it is the title track to Ocean's 1984 breakthrough album. Ocean won the Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for his worldwide hit "Caribbean Queen (No More Love on the Run)" and in 1987 was nominated for the Brit Award for Best British Male Artist. Peace out.
My favorite song by him is "the long and winding road" but "loverboy" is the rocker and "Caribbean Queen is the jam... He does a recent acoustic version of this song that's just perfect...
Leslie Sebastian Charles, MBE (born 21 January 1950),[1] better known by his stage name Billy Ocean, is a British recording artist who had a string of R&B international pop hits in the 1970s and 1980s. He was the most popular British R&B singer-songwriter of the early to mid-1980s.[2] After scoring his first four UK top 20 singles including two No. 2 hits in 1976 and 1977, seven years passed before he accumulated a series of transatlantic successes, including three US number ones. Ocean was born on 21 January 1950 in Fyzabad, Trinidad and Tobago, to Hainsley Charles, a Grenadian musician,[7] and his wife Violet.[8] He moved to Romford, England, when he was ten years old, just before Trinidad and Tobago became independent in 1962.
Luther Ronzoni Vandross Jr. (April 20, 1951 - July 1, 2005) Vandross worked as a backing vocalist in the 1970s, and appeared on albums by artists such as Roberta Flack, Donny Hathaway, Todd Rundgren, Judy Collins, Chaka Khan, Bette Midler, Diana Ross, David Bowie, Ben E. King, Stevie Wonder, and Donna Summer. Never Too Much is the debut solo studio album by American singer Luther Vandross, released on August 12, 1981. Between 1976 and 1982, Billy Ocean released four studio albums (Billy Ocean, City Limit, Nights (Feel Like Getting Down) and Inner Feelings)
There is a Live version of this song , Billy Ocean being older., acoustic version....it is so so beautiful, a beautiful song from a beautiful man ❤ FYI : The UK - a sovereign state that includes England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Great Britain - an island situated off the north west coast of Europe. British Isles - a collection of over 6,000 islands, of which Great Britain is the largest. England - a country within the UK.
Love Billy Ocean!!! I think you will really enjoy "Caribbean Queen," " When the Going gets Tough," " Get Outta My Dreams, Get into my Car," " There'll Be Sad Songs," and "The Colour of Love."
This. I grew up with the best smooooothest love songs ever. 80’s R&B is sooooo good. He had some very popular upbeat songs but his slower ones like this, There’ll Be Sad Songs and The Colour of Love are 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼 But Luther is tops. 😉😉
His parents moved to England when he was 10. Studio albums Billy Ocean (1976) City Limit (1980) Nights (Feel Like Getting Down) (1981) Inner Feelings (1982) Suddenly (1984) Love Zone (1986) Tear Down These Walls (1988) Time to Move On (1993) Because I Love You (2009) Here You Are (2013) One World (2020)
I thought you would say you've heard this song before because of your parents or other relatives. Old school love song 🎵 even this rocker knows this song word for word. That comes along with being married over 20 years Much Love Wilburns PEACE ✌️
Go right back "Love Really Hurts without you", catalogue is great, mid 80s at school Billy was on a high with great songs, Bit of that Caribbean soul pop rock different but relevant and cool, I agree with Dee, Billy for me over the Luther man. Bet ya Luther didn't have 3 of the big movie and TV stars in the 80s appear in his video. But ya can't go wrong 2 different styles. great dive into the Billy Ocean catalogue you guys won't be disappointed.
I know you both read this but not comment, that's ok I'm from Derry , Ireland Mr Billy Ocean was the biggest star in the eighties and I met him in Paris France he was such a kind wonderful gentleman. Don't make them like that anymore ☘️
This song is one of my favorites. Billy has so many hits, some upbeat and some slow. Love them all.
One of the reasons you didn't know about Billy is because he is British. "Suddenly" is a popular song from 1985 co-written and performed by UK-based singer Billy Ocean. Co-written and produced by Keith Diamond, it is the title track to Ocean's 1984 breakthrough album. Ocean won the Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for his worldwide hit "Caribbean Queen (No More Love on the Run)" and in 1987 was nominated for the Brit Award for Best British Male Artist. Peace out.
Not only is he still alive, he's still performing.....in his 70's!!!
Yes, he's still just as smooooooth!! 😍
You two need to listen to his other songs- "Caribbean Queen" and "Loverboy"!
My favorite song by him is "the long and winding road" but "loverboy" is the rocker and "Caribbean Queen is the jam... He does a recent acoustic version of this song that's just perfect...
Billy Ocean's real name is Lesley Sebastian Charles. He was a tailor which is why he had such cool suits in his younger days.
A great love song. A fantastic voice. ❤️❤️❤️🎶🎶🎶👍
Leslie Sebastian Charles, MBE (born 21 January 1950),[1] better known by his stage name Billy Ocean, is a British recording artist who had a string of R&B international pop hits in the 1970s and 1980s. He was the most popular British R&B singer-songwriter of the early to mid-1980s.[2] After scoring his first four UK top 20 singles including two No. 2 hits in 1976 and 1977, seven years passed before he accumulated a series of transatlantic successes, including three US number ones.
Ocean was born on 21 January 1950 in Fyzabad, Trinidad and Tobago, to Hainsley Charles, a Grenadian musician,[7] and his wife Violet.[8] He moved to Romford, England, when he was ten years old, just before Trinidad and Tobago became independent in 1962.
Luther Ronzoni Vandross Jr. (April 20, 1951 - July 1, 2005) Vandross worked as a backing vocalist in the 1970s, and appeared on albums by artists such as Roberta Flack, Donny Hathaway, Todd Rundgren, Judy Collins, Chaka Khan, Bette Midler, Diana Ross, David Bowie, Ben E. King, Stevie Wonder, and Donna Summer.
Never Too Much is the debut solo studio album by American singer Luther Vandross, released on August 12, 1981.
Between 1976 and 1982, Billy Ocean released four studio albums (Billy Ocean, City Limit, Nights (Feel Like Getting Down) and Inner Feelings)
I am one of the lucky ones who got to see him in concert. This song is the perfect wedding song.
love Billy ocean. very talented.under rated
Billy Ocean Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run)
There is a Live version of this song , Billy Ocean being older., acoustic version....it is so so beautiful, a beautiful song from a beautiful man ❤
FYI : The UK - a sovereign state that includes England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Great Britain - an island situated off the north west coast of Europe.
British Isles - a collection of over 6,000 islands, of which Great Britain is the largest.
England - a country within the UK.
Yes! It was on GMA or one of the morning news shows! It was absolutely stunning. 👏🏻👌🏼👌🏼
I've seen it. Blew me away how pure his voice was. Excellent
Great song. Billy had a nice run for a while with a bunch of fantastic songs. A perfect wedding song for sure. Dee’s right, she’s always right Chod. 😉
Brilliant singer .❤️
Love Billy Ocean!!! I think you will really enjoy "Caribbean Queen," " When the Going gets Tough," " Get Outta My Dreams, Get into my Car," " There'll Be Sad Songs," and "The Colour of Love."
he's trini (trinidad and tobago) from the west indies - grew up in England
Fantastic tune though his biggest hit, Caribbean Queen is my favorite by Mr. Ocean.
Caribbean Queen !!!!! The best song !!!
This. I grew up with the best smooooothest love songs ever. 80’s R&B is sooooo good. He had some very popular upbeat songs but his slower ones like this, There’ll Be Sad Songs and The Colour of Love are 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼 But Luther is tops. 😉😉
His parents moved to England when he was 10.
Studio albums
Billy Ocean (1976)
City Limit (1980)
Nights (Feel Like Getting Down) (1981)
Inner Feelings (1982)
Suddenly (1984)
Love Zone (1986)
Tear Down These Walls (1988)
Time to Move On (1993)
Because I Love You (2009)
Here You Are (2013)
One World (2020)
I thought you would say you've heard this song before because of your parents or other relatives.
Old school love song 🎵 even this rocker knows this song word for word. That comes along with being married over 20 years
Much Love Wilburns PEACE ✌️
He's definitely more commercially successful than Luther Vandross. He had 3 massive worldwide hits that I know of.
Wow, 🥰 what an amazing song this is 😍 a song to fall in love with 💕
Billy recently did an acoustic version of this - and it is BEAUTIFUL. Well worth checking out :)
You've got to get to his "Caribbean Queen" , the video is still in my mind from the 80's.
He was certainly cool! Please do his song “ Caribbean Queen”. You’ll love it!❤
"Love Zone" is the funky side of funky side of Billy! I love all his stuff! "Colours Of Love" is one that I like along with all his other hits!
Go right back "Love Really Hurts without you", catalogue is great, mid 80s at school Billy was on a high with great songs, Bit of that Caribbean soul pop rock different but relevant and cool, I agree with Dee, Billy for me over the Luther man. Bet ya Luther didn't have 3 of the big movie and TV stars in the 80s appear in his video. But ya can't go wrong 2 different styles. great dive into the Billy Ocean catalogue you guys won't be disappointed.
I can see the two of you are digging the song and vibe, bet you your dad know this or Billy Ocean, who does not?!!
I know you both read this but not comment, that's ok I'm from Derry , Ireland Mr Billy Ocean was the biggest star in the eighties and I met him in Paris France he was such a kind wonderful gentleman. Don't make them like that anymore ☘️
That is a great song.
Caraïbeen Queen
yo you beta call ya dad, gandad, brother, uncles, cousins and ....... Billy can sing an up beat song and still make us cry.
He’s got a cool song nobody knows about called Syncopation.
the star in europe
When the going gets tough
Carribean queen
Get out of my dreams get into my car
You're a drummer? What did you think of the drum part in this song?? I just ❤ it - perfect accompaniment!!👍👍....
Billy Ocean is the shi$
oooo You have to do Caribbean Queen.
Do Billy Ocean doing " mystery lady"
"What is the colour of love?" And "Sad songs" Check it out
He was raised I believe In Britain, comes from Trinidad and Tobago, so West Indian.
No no you are wright do not put him in front of Luther, hahaha!
This was my wedding song also check out carribbean queen
You know "he invented the moom walk"? 😏
Billy came out before Luther.
If you like Billy Ocean you need to introduce yourself to Freddie Jackson and Peabo Brison.
Please listen to “Loverboy” it’s my favourite, and no one seems to react to it??? You two will LOVE it!!! ❤️❤️
Wish I could remember what movie featured this song. Any y'all?
Mon époque
I watched her slowly fall in love….and realise she doesn’t have this level of love in life with him.
Why didnt they use his music video for this?
Play Keith Washington.... Kissing You..... You will have to cut the sow short
OMFG, you did not know about him? Ugh
You need to listen to Barry White.
You missing out
Carab
WE CAN'T HEAR WHAT YOU'RE SAYING DURING THE SONG 😠😠.....
No sorry do not agree with her!