He was born in Fyzabad, Trinidad and Tobago to Grenadian parents, and moved to England with his family at the age of eight. Oceans' musical influence came at an early age of his life, as his father was a musician, and realised he was inline to follow those ambitions as he was growing up. During his teenage years, he sang regularly in London clubs while also working as a tailor in London's Savile Row. He released his first single in 1972 on Spark Records as Les Charles.
When in Trinidad as a boy he adopted the name Billy Ocean, taking the surname from the local football team 'Ocean's Eleven', who had gotten the name from the famous film of the same name. The next year, 1976, was when he recorded his first album, Billy Ocean, with its first single release, "Love Really Hurts Without You," charting at number 2 in the UK Singles Chart and number 22 in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. More successes ensued, including "L.O.D. (Love On Delivery)". He also wrote songs for other artists, such as La Toya Jackson. In 1981, he scored the U.S. R&B chart with "Nights (Feel Like Getting Down)".
Ocean's period of greatest success began with Suddenly during 1984, and its main single, "Caribbean Queen". The song's title and lyrics were changed for different regions, such that the song is also known as "African Queen" or "European Queen". The song won Ocean the Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance at the 1985 Grammy Awards. The album's title track also became a success, its score maximizing at #4 in both the US and the UK; and the song "Loverboy", while also being a #2 US success during 1985, from the album, was also the background music for the first scene of the popular UK BBC One TV series, Casualty, during 1986.
Ocean appeared at Live Aid in 1985, singing "Caribbean Queen" and "Loverboy", from the JFK Stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
His 1986 album Love Zone also sold well. It included the successful singles "When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going" (the theme from the film The Jewel of the Nile); this was a number one success in the UK and a number two in the U.S.; and "There'll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)" (a U.S. number one, and also a major UK success). Also included were the title track and "Love Is Forever", which were #10 and #16 U.S. successes for Ocean, respectively.
In February 1986, Ocean's video of "When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going" was banned by the BBC, owing to non-union members (including Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner and Danny DeVito) miming to backing vocals.
Ocean's next album, Tear Down These Walls (1988) featured another number one single, "Get Outta My Dreams, Get into My Car", while the album was certified platinum.
His 1993 album Time to Move On failed to produce any major successes, but his 1989 Greatest Hits collection has been a steady seller over the years, and his 1997 compilation Love Is For Ever made #7 on the UK album chart. Ocean's last studio album for Jive Records was Time to Move On, which he recorded in Chicago with R&B star R. Kelly. It turned out that R. Kelly had been a long-time admirer of the way Ocean was able to mix the more emotive soul style with a crossover popular style.
In 2002, the University of Westminster awarded Ocean an honorary doctorate of music. The awards ceremony took place in the Barbican Centre, in London. He continues to tour and record in Europe. He lives in Sunningdale, Berkshire with his wife of 27 years, Judy; and their three children Cherie, Antony and Rachel. Ocean is now a patron for Tech Music Schools in London, made up of Drumtech, Vocaltech, Guitar-X and Keyboardtech. He regularly visits to hold clinics and seminars for the students.
In October 2007, Ocean commenced his first British tour in over 15 years. In February and March 2008 he toured Australia and the Far East. His new album, Because I Love You was released on 2 February 2009. To coincide with this new tour and album launch, Ocean has been working with Adoseof Design on a website revision which is due March 2009.
For more information got to: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Ocean
Are You Ready
Billy Ocean Lyrics
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We're going out tonight
Meet me 10.30
And we'll get into fly
(What are we gonna do?) We're going to a party
(2nd and 52) That's where we gonna start
(Saturday afternoon) Girl, I love the city
Are you ready, are you ready to go, are you ready?
Are you ready to go?
Are you ready, are you ready to go, are you ready?
Oooh, babe
Are you ready, are you ready to go, are you ready?
Are you ready to go?
Are you ready, are you ready to go, are you ready?
Let's go!
Baby, oh, baby
I'm feeling mighty hot
Touch me, I'm yearning
Fot something that you got
(Temperature moving up) Feel the freaky power
(Takin' it to the top) Hey, babe, we're gettin' down
(When are we gonna stop?) Count the zero hour
(Rhythm ain't gonna drop) It's the partiest place in town
Are you ready, are you ready to go, are you ready?
Are you ready to go?
Are you ready, are you ready to go, are you ready?
Well, well, well, well, babe
Are you ready, are you ready to go, are you ready?
Are you ready to go?
Are you ready, are you ready to go, are you ready?
Ow, let's go!
Are you ready, are you ready
Are you ready to go, are you ready to go? (Are you ready?)
Are you ready, are you ready
Are you ready to go, are you ready to go?
Are you ready, are you ready
Are you ready to go, are you ready to go?
Are you ready, are you ready
Are you ready to go, are you ready to go?
(Temperature moving up) Oh, feel the freaky power
(Takin' it to the top) Babe, we're gettin' down
(When are we gonna stop?) Count the zero hour
(Rhythm ain't gonna drop) It's the partiest place in town
Are you ready, are you ready to go, are you ready?
Are you ready to go?
Are you ready, are you ready to go, are you ready?
Oooh, babe
Are you ready, are you ready to go, are you ready?
Are you ready to go?
Are you ready, are you ready to go, are you ready?
Well, well, well
Are you ready, are you ready to go, are you ready?
Are you ready?
Are you ready, are you ready to go, are you ready?
Are you ready?
Are you ready, are you ready to go, are you ready?
Oh, baby
Are you ready, are you ready to go, are you ready?
Oho!
We're goin' to a party
Goin' out tonight
Meet me at 10.30, baby
Feel ready to fight!
Are you ready?
Ohoho
Are you ready?
Baby, baby, baby, are you ready?
Are you ready, are you ready
Are you ready to go, are you ready to go?
Are you ready, are you ready
Are you ready to go, are you ready to go?
Are you ready, are you ready
Are you ready to go, are you ready to go?
Are you ready, are you ready
Are you ready to go, are you ready to go?
Are you ready, are you ready
Are you ready to go, are you ready to go?
Are you ready, are you ready
Are you ready to go, are you ready to go?
Are you ready, are you ready
Are you ready to go, are you ready to go?
Are you ready, are you ready
Are you ready to go, are you ready to go?
(Temperature moving up) Oh, feel the boogie power
(Takin' it to the top) Babe, we're gettin' down
(When are we gonna stop?) Count the zero hour
(Rhythm ain't gonna drop) It's the partiest place in town
Are you ready, are you ready to go, are you ready?
Are you ready to go?
Are you ready, are you ready to go, are you ready?
Oooh, babe
Are you ready, are you ready to go, are you ready?
Are you ready to go?
Are you ready, are you ready to go, are you ready?
Well, well, well
Are you ready, are you ready to go, are you ready?
Are you ready?
Are you ready, are you ready to go, are you ready?
Are you ready?
Are you ready, are you ready to go, are you ready?
Oh, baby
Are you ready, are you ready to go, are you ready?
Oho!
Are you ready, are you ready to go, are you ready?
The lyrics to Billy Ocean’s “Are You Ready” express anticipation and excitement for a night out with a lover. The song opens with a sultry invitation to join Ocean for a night on the town, with the promise that he and his date will “tear the place apart.” Throughout the song, Ocean speaks of “feeling mighty hot,” and being touched by his lover’s stimulating presence. The lyrics also convey a sense of rising energy, as the temperature elevates and the “freaky power” of the night ignites.
Despite the song’s focus on physical desire and the party atmosphere, it ultimately conveys a sense of connection and partnership between Ocean and his lover. Through shared experiences of dancing, drinking, and revelry, the two find joy and pleasure in each other’s company. Overall, “Are You Ready” is a celebration of the excitement and adrenaline that comes with a night out with someone special.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, oh, baby
Addressing a loved one
We're going out tonight
We are going out tonight
Meet me 10.30
Meet me at 10.30 PM
And we'll get into fly
And we'll have a great time
(What are we gonna do?) We're going to a party
Asking a rhetorical question; we'll be going to a party
(2nd and 52) That's where we gonna start
That's where the party location is
(Saturday afternoon) Girl, I love the city
Talking about the time of day and expressing love for the city
(Gonna get funk with you) We'll tear the place apart
We'll have fun and party hard
Are you ready, are you ready to go, are you ready?
Asking if the person is ready to go to the party
Are you ready to go?
Asking if the person is ready to leave for the party
Oooh, babe
Addressing a loved one
Let's go!
Let's go to the party
I'm feeling mighty hot
Feeling excited and energized
Touch me, I'm yearning
Asking for physical affection
Fot something that you got
Wanting something that the loved one has
(Temperature moving up) Feel the freaky power
Suggesting that the temperature is rising and the party is heating up
(Takin' it to the top) Hey, babe, we're gettin' down
Getting into the music and dancing
(When are we gonna stop?) Count the zero hour
Asking how long we'll be partying and referencing midnight
(Rhythm ain't gonna drop) It's the partiest place in town
The party won't stop and this is the best party place in town
Well, well, well, well, babe
Showing excitement
Ow, let's go!
Let's go to the party
Are you ready, are you ready
Asking again if the person is ready
Are you ready to go, are you ready to go? (Are you ready?)
Asking once again if the person is ready to leave for the party
Are you ready to go, are you ready to go?
Asking one last time if the person is ready to leave for the party
(Temperature moving up) Oh, feel the freaky power
Referencing the rising temperature again to show that the party is heating up
(Takin' it to the top) Babe, we're gettin' down
Getting into the music and dancing
Well, well, well
Showing excitement
Are you ready?
Asking a final time if the person is ready
Oh, baby
Addressing a loved one
Oho!
Showing excitement
We're goin' to a party
Confirming once again that we're going to a party
Goin' out tonight
We're going out tonight
Meet me at 10.30, baby
Meet me at 10.30 PM
Feel ready to fight!
Feel ready to party and have fun
Ohoho
Showing excitement
Baby, baby, baby, are you ready?
Asking one last time if the person is ready to go to the party
(Temperature moving up) Oh, feel the boogie power
Referencing the rising temperature and the excitement of dancing
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MICHELLE CHARLES, LOUISE GOLD, LEIGH GUEST, DUFTON LAFTON TAYLOR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@danbrown4090
Gioia di vivere! Non mi viene in mente altro per descrivere questo brano e Billy Ocean! 😊
@user-kd5el3iq8e
the original FUNKY version is absolutely the best
@that70sgirl90
Billy Ocean... 'Are You Ready'... Oh Yeah, That's some Excellent R&B... Done Right!! Thank you for sharing!💖
@that70sgirl90
I can understand that. I hear it especially in the beginning of the song. 😄
@mikeMCSG
@@that70sgirl90 It's harder to hear the elements that aren't from DSTYGE.
@euniceahmet1756
Brings back such memories those were the days . I got a crush on this older guy I was a teen used to talk about him with my couple my friends in school
@user-jc3pn2zs4e
La música de los grandes artistas, del soul ,disco ,y break ,era y es un ritmo q siempre ,se escuchará,por ser música ,contagiosa,de alegría y sonido único, a los de ahora les digo ,les falta mucho para conquistar esa música contagiosa ❤❤😊
@hamdoudsalah7903
🇩🇿I love Billy Ocean
The music sounds like Don’t Stop Til’ You Get Enough from MJ
@xerman100
Michael Jackson meets EWF.
@angelosportelli591
Mamma mia ❤😊