Billy Ocean is such an INCREDIBLE talent. You also MUST check out the official video for When the Going Gets Tough - the Tough Get Going, Loverboy, and Love is Forever. Much love from Canada :)
Billy Ocean was never underrated. He was HUGE in his day. It's just that the market is so saturated now with the same corporate garbage that younger people have to really dig to find the true legends of yesteryear. "Loverboy" is amazing and "When the Going Gets Tough" is always on my '80s rotation.
They're coming round. The youth love the 80's, 70's and 60's songs. I was shocked to know. It was around 10 years ago, in my 30's + shipping (lol) working at a Uni that 17 - 19 year olds quoted Connie Francis to me. I was knocked back. lol
There is a major list of amazing Billy Ocean songs.... "Loverboy", "There'll Be Sad Songs", "Mystery Lady", "Here's To You", "The Colour of Love", "Suddenly", "Love Zone", "I Sleep Much Better(In Someone Else's Bed)".... He is an ICONIC, amazing singer!!!❤❤❤❤
I Got To See Billy Ocean in Concert October of 2017, Oh My Goodness…. He was AMAZING and Still sounds the Same… What A Voice!! Love Your Reaction Videos!!
Love Billy, his voice is like is instantly recognisable. Some great songs are, “When the going gets tough”, “Loverboy”, “Red Light Spells Danger”, “Love really hurts”, “Suddenly” and “There’ll be sad songs”,
He was born in the twin island Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, southern part of the island. A place called fyzabad. He used to return home every year to play the steel drum pr steel pan in our carnival celebrations. Love love his music. One of my favorites is Love is Forever. Real name is Leslie Sebastián. Proud of my country man..
Check out his first hit "Love Really Hurts Without You" from 1976. Very catchy track. It went to #2 in the UK and #22 in the USA. People in the USA had pretty much forgotten about him when "Caribbean Queen" came out in 1984 (a #1 USA hit) and launched his career again in a big way.
My parents are from Trinidad so you know they had to rep a fellow countryman lol.. Billy Ocean is still being played at my house. Another good song from him is Love Zone ❤️
Christmas 1984 I was 9 and got my first Walkman and some tapes. One compilation had this with other greats like Thriller, Footloose, I feel for you, and so many more. I wore those tapes out, thanks for the memory. 🥰
we used to play the hell out of this song back in the '80s. everyone used to get up and start dancing when this song came up in the club. Ain't No Songs Like This anymore.
The song was recorded under different titles for different parts of the world-resulting in versions such as "European Queen" and "African Queen". In the US, the song was released under the title "Caribbean Queen (No More Love on the Run)".
Despite the fundamental sharing of the rhythm track from Michael Jackson's hit, BILLIE JEAN this song manages to capture just enough of its own identity to give Billy Ocean his most identifiable hit. He had his run in the 8o's and his talent was good enough for international appeal.
Ok so... Yes he is wonderful and great memories. I love to see you sing along with songs that you are hearing for the first time. It shows how catchy songs can be. I had great times dancing to his music 🎵
Gosh my brother use to love Billy, geez his birthday today. Rest in peace brother...just listening to some of his favs. April 28th will be 1 yr since my brother pass...tough one
He was one of my favourite. I was about 18 when this came out. Lovely. Thanks for listening. He was a big hit in the 80s. I am enjoying watching you youngsters listen to our music. It is so refreshing.
Billy Ocean was one of my favourite artists in 85 along with Nik Kershaw. This album is amazing. Caribbean Queen, Lover boy and suddenly were playing all the time in my room. Can't believe you haven't checked Nik Kershaw yet!
Love, love Billy Ocean!! He had a big hit with the song "Suddenly" in the 80s, but there is a video of him performing it 30 years later that is absolutely stunning - just his beautiful voice accompanied by acoustic guitar. (ruclips.net/video/GAjInKiOkqo/видео.html)
I love Billy Ocean and this is one of my favourites from him. Its is super catchy and I remember one of my sisters singing this in the garden lol. Please play some more of the great records from the 80's, there are many to choose from and some more Billy Ocean please. God bless you all love hugs and peace to everyone Mary-Ellen UK
He's greatest hits album is a must have j..everytime I go to Billy I get the cleanest voice in the industry in my opinion. He also put out a new album a couple years ago. Still the voice of excellence. Check out " Lover boy" by him if you haven't yet.
I remember when this song was out and on the charts. I was in high school. I remember loving this man. He was so handsome and his voice was soothing. I considered him a soft soothing soul. Boy did he have soul.
I remember this was one of my grandpa’s favorite song when I was growing up. Every time I hear this it just makes me smile. He liked a lot of Billy Ocean songs. So many good memories.
T'was a huge dance beat, enhanced by strobe lights that got girls on the floor before they were asked, for they couldn't wait, and their dance partners were all of us. Similar jams with that IMPACT were Shannon's "Give Me Tonight" and "Let the Music Play"
Billy is a fantastic talent he actually got the name Ocean from a rough council estate in Stepney East London where he used to live, Ocean Estate it's still there!
This song is definitely a jam! I was a kid when it came out and definitely remember it with happy memories. Billy’s voice is so killer, like a husky baritone like Michael McDdonald. And that’s the highest compliment, btw.
Billy Ocean was a top contender in the 80's. Everyone knew who he was. Those were the feel-good years of music.... Below are his hits 1. "When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going" 2. "License to Chill" 3. "Caribbean Queen (No More Love on the Run)" 4. "There'll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)" 5. "Loverboy" 6. "Suddenly" 7. "Get Outta My Dreams, Get into My Car" 8. "Love Zone"
He had a string of hits in the 80s and everyone loved his music. Even now when I hear his songs it takes me back to my Caribbean vacation Where I first heard his songs in the Bahamas
Your assessment of Billie Ocean is spot on.......he's definitely got it! My teen years were filled with singing along to his hits. I finally got to tick off one of my must see performers when he came to Sydney a few years ago. He's still got it, he was fantastic! 💕
Billy Ocean was not underrated in his time. In the 80's, Billy was a big deal. A hit machine.
Exactly
Exactly
Billy Ocean is such an INCREDIBLE talent. You also MUST check out the official video for When the Going Gets Tough - the Tough Get Going, Loverboy, and Love is Forever. Much love from Canada :)
Hello there fellow canuck! Well, kinda, I'm an American living in Canada, but love it here.
Billy Ocean is a Trinidad born British R&B, pop and soul singer, songwriter, composer, arranger and producer
bro 1:23 sounded like Billy answered Jay's question and I'm dying.
😂😂😂
Billy Ocean was never underrated. He was HUGE in his day. It's just that the market is so saturated now with the same corporate garbage that younger people have to really dig to find the true legends of yesteryear. "Loverboy" is amazing and "When the Going Gets Tough" is always on my '80s rotation.
They're coming round. The youth love the 80's, 70's and 60's songs. I was shocked to know. It was around 10 years ago, in my 30's + shipping (lol) working at a Uni that 17 - 19 year olds quoted Connie Francis to me. I was knocked back. lol
“In the blink of an eye I knew her number and her name” “Oh for real?” “Yeah” the timing was too perfect on that lmao
There is a major list of amazing Billy Ocean songs.... "Loverboy", "There'll Be Sad Songs", "Mystery Lady", "Here's To You", "The Colour of Love", "Suddenly", "Love Zone", "I Sleep Much Better(In Someone Else's Bed)".... He is an ICONIC, amazing singer!!!❤❤❤❤
My favorite is "Loverboy." Great singer, great charisma.
My favourite too. Such a great song.
Me too
Mine too!
@You Tuber yes !!! He still gets airplay but no-one remembers Loverboy
You best me to the post! My favourite toooooo! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I'll never get sick of this song, always been a favorite of mine!!.
I will never get sick of Billy Ocean's songs.
I agree, he is underrated. He had a great voice. Suddenly was my favorite.
SUDDENLY is another truly great Billy Ocean song.
I Got To See Billy Ocean in Concert October of 2017, Oh My Goodness…. He was AMAZING and Still sounds the Same… What A Voice!! Love Your Reaction Videos!!
Love Billy, his voice is like is instantly recognisable. Some great songs are, “When the going gets tough”, “Loverboy”, “Red Light Spells Danger”, “Love really hurts”, “Suddenly” and “There’ll be sad songs”,
He was born in the twin island Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, southern part of the island. A place called fyzabad.
He used to return home every year to play the steel drum pr steel pan in our carnival celebrations.
Love love his music. One of my favorites is Love is Forever.
Real name is Leslie Sebastián.
Proud of my country man..
Saw him live 5 years ago in a small 50 seat setting,, and the man's voice was pure perfection!!
I saw Billy before the pandemic, he was fantastic! When this song first came out it was called European Queen
Check out his first hit "Love Really Hurts Without You" from 1976. Very catchy track. It went to #2 in the UK and #22 in the USA. People in the USA had pretty much forgotten about him when "Caribbean Queen" came out in 1984 (a #1 USA hit) and launched his career again in a big way.
Love that track ☝️😉
Billy Ocean's Love Zone is awesome 😎👍 Stand And Deliver too.
This was a huge hit when I was in high school. I dig that sneaky guitar riff and the chorus.
One of my favourite songs! Makes me want to dance around the room. You just can’t sit through this song!!!!!
Billy was killing the game in his day. Definitely stayed on the charts and very beloved.
Red light is one of his best songs. Absolutely love it.
Billy ocean is definetly one of the best male singers of all time. And he still delivers amazing vocals at the age 73. Suddenly is such Great song.
I agree 💯.
I wouldn't say he is underrated. He got his props during his hey days, the problem was he went nearly 30 years (1988=2016) between new albums.
Totally agree. He went and did his own thing for a long while. Great singer, though.
My parents are from Trinidad so you know they had to rep a fellow countryman lol.. Billy Ocean is still being played at my house. Another good song from him is Love Zone ❤️
Love this song!! You need to check him out singing this here lately!! Whiter hair but still sounds amazing!
This is one of my favorite 80s songs of all. It is a brilliant song and he's a brilliant singer.
Christmas 1984 I was 9 and got my first Walkman and some tapes. One compilation had this with other greats like Thriller, Footloose, I feel for you, and so many more. I wore those tapes out, thanks for the memory. 🥰
we used to play the hell out of this song back in the '80s. everyone used to get up and start dancing when this song came up in the club. Ain't No Songs Like This anymore.
Thanks so much! when I hear this song I'm a 20 years old again. My '84 summer was in the sign of this song.
Billy Ocean ..red light spells danger .....love really hurts without you ....IMO two of his greatest hits !!
I was raised on these songs & still listen to them to this day, Billy Ocean has such a amazing voice
His voice is amazing. He’s rare in that to me he’s a ‘modest’ superstar
Billy is a favorite of mine. His smile is amazing
Billy Ocean was big in the 80’s!! Awesome song! Great reaction!!❤️
I love Billy Ocean. Check out his song “Loverboy” It’s got a great opening.
Yes he’s brilliant live. An amazing artist. 😊
Billy was a hit machine in the 80s. Check out his big 70s hit, "Love Really Hurts Without You" - different vibe, but terrific.
Billy thanks s literally the goat. Mans voice is a gift.
Brings back memories from the 80s loved him
Billy Ocean has a beautiful voice
The song was recorded under different titles for different parts of the world-resulting in versions such as "European Queen" and "African Queen". In the US, the song was released under the title "Caribbean Queen (No More Love on the Run)".
It was this version Caribbean queen in the uk
Billy was awesome. A true star of the 80s
Despite the fundamental sharing of the rhythm track from Michael Jackson's hit, BILLIE JEAN this song manages to capture just enough of its own identity to give Billy Ocean his most identifiable hit. He had his run in the 8o's and his talent was good enough for international appeal.
Ok so... Yes he is wonderful and great memories. I love to see you sing along with songs that you are hearing for the first time. It shows how catchy songs can be. I had great times dancing to his music 🎵
I’ve always loved his music. Got to meet him once where I worked and he was just as nice as he portrays
I was really surprise you hadnt already done this, but better late then never 84 85 really was the high point for music in a great decade of music
This song won Billy Ocean the 1985 Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance.
thank you..his best hit ever..red light spells danger...some of the pure disco 70,s...
Glad to see I’m not the only one who can’t help but sing along to this one!
Freaking love Billy, this is my favourite song of his
Always played this back to back with Sheila E. The Glamorous Life. Won't say when or where, but big smile right now.
This is a classic never gets old
I agree too, definitely underated. Such a smooth number from Billy.😁👍📀🎶
Gosh my brother use to love Billy, geez his birthday today. Rest in peace brother...just listening to some of his favs. April 28th will be 1 yr since my brother pass...tough one
Love the way he says "Caribyooo-in Queen"
He was one of my favourite. I was about 18 when this came out. Lovely. Thanks for listening. He was a big hit in the 80s. I am enjoying watching you youngsters listen to our music. It is so refreshing.
Oh dude WHAT A SELECTION
I was born 79 but as a kid I loved this
Bruh, i probably haven't heard that since the 80's. What a great song. Such a vibe.
Finally! One of my favorite songs from the 80s.
Billy Ocean was one of my favourite artists in 85 along with Nik Kershaw. This album is amazing. Caribbean Queen, Lover boy and suddenly were playing all the time in my room.
Can't believe you haven't checked Nik Kershaw yet!
Yeah! He's the real deal. Smooth 80s R&B!
Your reactions! The best you enjoying the song I see I have since 1984 😂❤🎉🎉
Love, love Billy Ocean!! He had a big hit with the song "Suddenly" in the 80s, but there is a video of him performing it 30 years later that is absolutely stunning - just his beautiful voice accompanied by acoustic guitar. (ruclips.net/video/GAjInKiOkqo/видео.html)
He has reacted to it already
I remember hearing this before! What a rich voice!
Billy Ocean was indeed underrated. Still is... Chances are that you have dance many of their songs without knowing they were from him...
Billy is the best, been lucky enough to see him live and what an atmosphere he brings 💕
He was awesome! Love his music!!!❤
Saw Billy 3 years ago at Disney Epcot he still got it it was amazing!!
I grew up with Billy Ocean..I adore him!!
Billy ocean is simply awesome .I saw him in concert he was amazing 1st class and extremely smooth. He's amazing ❤️👍
Love Billy!!
So many great songs!
Thx for reacting 🎤🎶💜
Love love love this so 80s and it is still brilliant
Big fan of Billy Ocean 💙
I love Billy Ocean and this is one of my favourites from him. Its is super catchy and I remember one of my sisters singing this in the garden lol. Please play some more of the great records from the 80's, there are many to choose from and some more Billy Ocean please. God bless you all love hugs and peace to everyone Mary-Ellen UK
This has always been one of my favorite songs.. It's always been on any of my playlists!
Billy Ocean is quite well known, and got all the credit he deserves!!!
Billy Ocean is my guy, man! I looked forward to seeing his new music as a kid growing up in the 80's. Simply awesome!
He's greatest hits album is a must have j..everytime I go to Billy I get the cleanest voice in the industry in my opinion. He also put out a new album a couple years ago. Still the voice of excellence. Check out " Lover boy" by him if you haven't yet.
I remember when this song was out and on the charts. I was in high school. I remember loving this man. He was so handsome and his voice was soothing. I considered him a soft soothing soul. Boy did he have soul.
I remember this was one of my grandpa’s favorite song when I was growing up. Every time I hear this it just makes me smile. He liked a lot of Billy Ocean songs. So many good memories.
T'was a huge dance beat, enhanced by strobe lights that got girls on the floor before they were asked, for they couldn't wait, and their dance partners were all of us. Similar jams with that IMPACT were Shannon's "Give Me Tonight" and "Let the Music Play"
Billy is a fantastic talent he actually got the name Ocean from a rough council estate in Stepney East London where he used to live, Ocean Estate it's still there!
Did you notice when you said "for real?" and Billy immediately goes "yeah"? Just re-watch it, it's hilarious how it was perfectly timed.
The song is already sooooo good 👍 but when that saxophone starts - it takes it to another level 😉
I love me some Billy. Have seen him live twice and he’s great. I want “Suddenly” played at my wedding.
This song is definitely a jam! I was a kid when it came out and definitely remember it with happy memories. Billy’s voice is so killer, like a husky baritone like Michael McDdonald. And that’s the highest compliment, btw.
My favorite song from Billy was always Red Light Spells Danger!
The song is like magic, and I love how you are joining in, all I can say is enjoy yourself.
Billy Ocean was a top contender in the 80's. Everyone knew who he was. Those were the feel-good years of music.... Below are his hits
1. "When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going"
2. "License to Chill"
3. "Caribbean Queen (No More Love on the Run)"
4. "There'll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)"
5. "Loverboy"
6. "Suddenly"
7. "Get Outta My Dreams, Get into My Car"
8. "Love Zone"
my jam....love this song...love Billy Ocean...thanks Jayvee:)))))))))))))))))))))
Love Billy!!
He had a string of hits in the 80s and everyone loved his music. Even now when I hear his songs it takes me back to my Caribbean vacation Where I first heard his songs in the Bahamas
Great song, big hit, great voice.
Everything Billy does is worth listening too be honest. His 70’s and 80’s stuff is great. He should have been bigger than he actually was.
Love Billy Ocean!
Underarted for sure. Such a smooth soulful voice with that British vibe. Love him.
Your assessment of Billie Ocean is spot on.......he's definitely got it!
My teen years were filled with singing along to his hits. I finally got to tick off one of my must see performers when he came to Sydney a few years ago.
He's still got it, he was fantastic! 💕
Love me some Billy Ocean❤️
Also Love Really Hurts Without You is Another Classic Billy Ocean Song