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
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 :)
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!!!❤❤❤❤
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.
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!!
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.
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 ❤️
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)".
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. 🥰
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 🎵
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. (czcams.com/video/GAjInKiOkqo/video.html)
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!
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
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 was originally released as “European queen” but it did absolutely nothing in the charts,so they changed it to “Caribbean queen” and the rest is history.Billy is awesome still today
My brother had this on 45. He played it to death. So much so that I debated about throwing it out the window (we lived on the 4th floor). Now when I hear it all these funny memories come flooding back. It doesn’t make want to jab ice picks in my ears like it use to 😂. RIP big bro 🙏🏾
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"
He had great songs in the 80's, but just before his hey days he had some great disco stompers like: Stay the Night, Are You Ready, Nights (Feel Like Gettin' Down) and earlier on Love Really Hurts Without You.
Billy Ocean was not underrated in his time. In the 80's, Billy was a big deal. A hit machine.
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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
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.
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 agree, he is underrated. He had a great voice. Suddenly was my favorite.
I'll never get sick of this song, always been a favorite of mine!!.
I will never get sick of Billy Ocean's songs.
SUDDENLY is another truly great Billy Ocean song.
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 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! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Red light is one of his best songs. Absolutely love it.
Billy was killing the game in his day. Definitely stayed on the charts and very beloved.
This was a huge hit when I was in high school. I dig that sneaky guitar riff and the chorus.
Billy Ocean's Love Zone is awesome 😎👍 Stand And Deliver too.
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”,
Saw him live 5 years ago in a small 50 seat setting,, and the man's voice was pure perfection!!
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..
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 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 ..red light spells danger .....love really hurts without you ....IMO two of his greatest hits !!
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!!
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.
Billy was awesome. A true star of the 80s
Billy Ocean is quite well known, and got all the credit he deserves!!!
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 ❤️
“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
Billy thanks s literally the goat. Mans voice is a gift.
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.
This is one of my favorite 80s songs of all. It is a brilliant song and he's a brilliant singer.
Billy is a favorite of mine. His smile is amazing
thank you..his best hit ever..red light spells danger...some of the pure disco 70,s...
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 Ocean has a beautiful voice
The song is already sooooo good 👍 but when that saxophone starts - it takes it to another level 😉
I love Billy Ocean. Check out his song “Loverboy” It’s got a great opening.
This song won Billy Ocean the 1985 Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance.
Oh dude WHAT A SELECTION
I was born 79 but as a kid I loved this
Big fan of Billy Ocean 💙
Love this song!! You need to check him out singing this here lately!! Whiter hair but still sounds amazing!
Yeah! He's the real deal. Smooth 80s R&B!
Yes he’s brilliant live. An amazing artist. 😊
Billy Ocean was big in the 80’s!! Awesome song! Great reaction!!❤️
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. 🥰
Love the way he says "Caribyooo-in Queen"
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.
This song was one of Billy's BIGGEST hits and, at the time, he wasn't underrated.
This is a classic never gets old
Brings back memories from the 80s loved him
Always played this back to back with Sheila E. The Glamorous Life. Won't say when or where, but big smile right now.
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
Love Billy!!
Billy was a hit machine in the 80s. Check out his big 70s hit, "Love Really Hurts Without You" - different vibe, but terrific.
I was raised on these songs & still listen to them to this day, Billy Ocean has such a amazing voice
Love Billy Ocean!
Love love love this so 80s and it is still brilliant
Love Billy Ocean
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.
I remember hearing this before! What a rich voice!
He was awesome! Love his music!!!❤
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 🎵
Glad to see I’m not the only one who can’t help but sing along to this one!
Billy Ocean is a Boss for sure ❤️
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. (czcams.com/video/GAjInKiOkqo/video.html)
He has reacted to it already
I’ve always loved his music. Got to meet him once where I worked and he was just as nice as he portrays
I agree too, definitely underated. Such a smooth number from Billy.😁👍📀🎶
Finally! One of my favorite songs from the 80s.
The 80s pop, was just perfect most of the time.
Let's go Billy! Get em!🔥🔥🔥
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.
Freaking love Billy, this is my favourite song of his
I think he is under rated too.This song sounds as good now as the day it came out,better even.
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!
Great song, big hit, great voice.
Suddenly is a must by 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
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!
my jam....love this song...love Billy Ocean...thanks Jayvee:)))))))))))))))))))))
Bruh, i probably haven't heard that since the 80's. What a great song. Such a vibe.
Love me some Billy Ocean❤️
Saw Billy 3 years ago at Disney Epcot he still got it it was amazing!!
Love me some Billy Ocean!
I agree 💯.
I grew up with Billy Ocean..I adore him!!
Billy Ocean was a major deal in his time......You must react to his hit "SUDDENLY", This man was a major talent!!!!
❤️It. A beautiful ballad! A favorite of mine!
This song was originally released as “European queen” but it did absolutely nothing in the charts,so they changed it to “Caribbean queen” and the rest is history.Billy is awesome still today
The great Billy Ocean from my tiny home island called Trinidad and Tobago. Caribbean to the world.
My Jam! ❤️
This has always been one of my favorite songs.. It's always been on any of my playlists!
Also Love Really Hurts Without You is Another Classic Billy Ocean Song
Billy Ocean is aways a great time
My favorite song from Billy was always Red Light Spells Danger!
My brother had this on 45. He played it to death. So much so that I debated about throwing it out the window (we lived on the 4th floor). Now when I hear it all these funny memories come flooding back. It doesn’t make want to jab ice picks in my ears like it use to 😂. RIP big bro 🙏🏾
His voice is amazing. He’s rare in that to me he’s a ‘modest’ superstar
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"
Oh the childhood memories ❤❤❤
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 🎤🎶💜
a CLASSIC
He had great songs in the 80's, but just before his hey days he had some great disco stompers like: Stay the Night, Are You Ready, Nights (Feel Like Gettin' Down) and earlier on Love Really Hurts Without You.