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     • Billy Ocean is known for being a British recording artist who achieved worldwide fame in the 1980s with hits like "Caribbean Queen" and "Get Outta My Dreams, Get into My Car."
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   Who is Billy Ocean?

   • Leslie Sebastian Charles MBE (born 21 January 1950), known professionally as Billy Ocean, is a Trinidadian -born British singer and songwriter. Between 1976 and 1988, he had a series of hit songs in the UK and internationally.

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   What is Billy Ocean most famous song?

   • “Caribbean Queen” The 1984 single “ Caribbean Queen ” by Billy Ocean is widely considered one of his most popular and well-known songs. The song was a worldwide hit, topping the charts in the UK, US, Canada, Australia, and many other countries. It was Ocean’s first US number-one and has since become a staple of 1980s pop music.

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   When did Billy Ocean become famous?

   • After releasing several recordings under other stage names, he achieved breakthrough success with the 1976 single "Love Really Hurts Without You". It was the second single released under the stage name Billy Ocean and peaked at no. 2 in the UK and no. 3 in Australia. Later that year, he achieved two additional top 20 singles in the UK.

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   What happened to Billy Ocean in the 1980s?

   • For a while in the 1980s, no one was hotter than Billy Ocean. His smooth, funky dance tracks and elegant ballads were chart gold, earning him three US No.1s, countless top ten singles, and three platinum-selling albums. He may have lost his Midas touch by the end of the decade, but his body of work has held up remarkably well in the years since.

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   Was Billy Ocean the most surprised person in the world?

   • Ocean has been quoted as saying he was “the most surprised person in the world” when Love Really Hurts Without You became a hit. Prior to its release, he’d already recorded a few songs under other stage names, but this was his first chart success under the name Billy Ocean, and only the second song recorded under the name.

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   Was Billy Ocean a composer?

   • This was the first to credit Billy Ocean as a composer. The title appears to be somewhat premonitory as things were about to change and not all for the best. Billy worked with writer and producer Ken Gold on his next Album “City Limit”, who had previously produced hits with British band The Real Thing.

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   Leslie Sebastian Charles MBE (born 21 January 1950), known professionally as Billy Ocean, is a Trinidadian-born British singer and songwriter. Between 1976 and 1988, he had a series of hit songs in the UK and internationally.

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   • The Long and Winding Road. Billy Ocean - The Long and Winding Road (Official Audio) A brilliant cover version of the Beatles classic, this made it to number 24 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart in the US in 1985.
   • Loverboy. Billy Ocean - Loverboy (Official HD Video) Only a number 15 hit in the UK, it gave Billy Ocean another number two smash in the States in 1984 (behind George Michael's 'Careless Whisper').
   • Love Zone. Billy Ocean - Love Zone (Official Video) The title track for Billy's 1986 album, this gave him a top 10 hit in the States. However, it surprisingly didn't reach the UK top 40, stalling at 49.
   • There'll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry) Billy Ocean - There'll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry) (Official Video) This was the second of three number ones for Billy in the US, and was apparently inspired by an incident involving his song 'Suddenly'.

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   • “Caribbean Queen” The 1984 single “Caribbean Queen” by Billy Ocean is widely considered one of his most popular and well-known songs. The song was a worldwide hit, topping the charts in the UK, US, Canada, Australia, and many other countries.
   • “Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car” Released in 1988, “Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car” is a classic single from singer-songwriter Billy Ocean.
   • “When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going” Inspired by the title of the 1986 hit single “When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going”, the lyrics of this song encourage listeners to remain resilient and to carry on in the face of adversity.
   • “Loverboy” “Loverboy”, one of Billy Ocean’s most popular songs, captures the emotions of young love in a soulful way. Employing a gentle rhythm and a catchy melody, the track is a classic ballad that speaks to the joys of romance.

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   • Love Really Hurts Without You. Ocean has been quoted as saying he was “the most surprised person in the world” when Love Really Hurts Without You became a hit.
   • When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going. Billy Ocean has always loved a long song title, but When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going beat them all.
   • The Colour of Love. While some of Ocean’s hits from his peak years sound slightly dated to modern ears, others are as fresh and vital as ever. The Colour of Love is particularly lovely.
   • Suddenly. By the mid-1980s, Ocean was already an established star in his native UK but had yet to breakthrough in the US. His 1984 album Suddenly proved the album to turn him into a major attraction on both sides of the pond.

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   What is Billy Ocean known for? Billy Ocean is known for being a British recording artist who achieved worldwide fame in the 1980s with hits like "Caribbean Queen" and "Get Outta My Dreams, Get into My Car."

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   Sep 26, 2019 · Billy Ocean holds the prestigious title of being the biggest selling British black artist of all time. During a career spanning over 25 years, he has sold in excess of 30 million singles and albums worldwide, reaching his pinnacle throughout the 1980’s.

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    Jan 31, 2022 · In episode 10 of Famous Firsts, Billy Ocean speaks to Jenni Falconer in-depth about his family's move from Trinidad and Tobago to the UK, and how he discovered his love of music before becoming one of the world's biggest stars.