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
Caribbean Queen
Billy Ocean Lyrics
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She dashed by me in painted on jeans
And all heads turned 'cause she was the cream
In the blink of an eye I knew her number and her name, yeah
She said I was the tiger she wanted to tame
Now we're sharing the same dream
And our hearts they beat as one
No more love on the run
I lose my cool when she steps in the room, mmm
And I get so excited just from her perfume, mmm
Electric eyes that you can't ignore
And passion burns you like never before, mmm, mmm, mmm
I was in search of a good time
Just running my game, yeah
Love was the furthest
Furthest from my mind, yeah
Caribbean queen (can you give me love?)
Now we're sharing the same dream (don't wanna stop)
And our hearts they beat as one (ooh)
No more love on the run
I love ya, I need ya
Caribbean queen (can you give me love?)
Now we're sharing the same dream (don't wanna stop)
And our hearts they beat as one (ooh, yeah)
No more love on the run
Ah, mmm, mmm, mmm, yeah
Caribbean queen (can you give me love?)
Now we're sharing the same dream (ooh, don't stop)
And our hearts they beat as one (oh, lady, my baby)
No more love on the run
(Mmm, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Caribbean queen (can you give me love?)
Now we're sharing the same dream (ooh, don't stop)
And our hearts they beat as one (oh, lady, my baby)
No more love on the run
(Mmm, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, hey
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, yeah, ohh
She's the cream
My Caribbean queen, yeah, yeah
I said, she dashed by me in painted jeans
"Caribbean Queen" by Billy Ocean is a song about love and longing. The lyrics describe the moment when the singer first sets eyes on a woman who immediately captures his attention. The woman is described as wearing painted-on jeans that make her stand out from the rest of the crowd. Everybody turns to look at her when she enters the room.
The rhythm and pace of the song change to reflect the excitement and anticipation that the singer feels towards this woman. He describes her as the "Caribbean Queen," someone who he shares the same dream with. The two of them are united in their hearts and there is "no more love on the run." The singer's whole demeanor changes when he sees her. He gets so excited that he loses his cool and his emotions take over.
The singer also admits that he was not originally looking for love, but it found him in the form of the Caribbean Queen. The woman is described as someone who is irresistible and impossible to ignore. The song ends with the chorus being repeated and the singer emphasizing that the Caribbean Queen is the cream of the crop.
Overall, the lyrics of "Caribbean Queen" are a celebration of the moment when two people meet and experience an instant connection.
Line by Line Meaning
She dashed by me in painted on jeans
I saw her quickly walking by in tight jeans that were painted on her and it caught my attention, as well as the attention of others around.
And all heads turned 'cause she was the cream
Everyone else in the room also noticed her, and likely found her to be exceptionally desirable.
In the blink of an eye I knew her number and her name, yeah
Despite only seeing her for a moment, I was able to get her phone number and learn her name.
She said I was the tiger she wanted to tame
She expressed interest in me, saying that she wanted to be the one to 'tame' me and win me over.
Caribbean queen
She is the woman who captures my heart and embodies the spirit of the Caribbean.
Now we're sharing the same dream
We have similar goals and aspirations in life, and are united in our pursuit of them.
And our hearts they beat as one
We are so in sync emotionally and mentally that our hearts seem to beat in unison.
No more love on the run
Our relationship has given us a sense of stability and security that we didn't have before, and we are no longer constantly searching for love elsewhere.
I lose my cool when she steps in the room, mmm
I get flustered and excited when she enters the room, unable to maintain my composure or remain calm.
And I get so excited just from her perfume, mmm
Something as simple as her fragrance is enough to make me feel excited and aroused.
Electric eyes that you can't ignore
Her sparkling, captivating eyes are impossible to ignore, and draw my attention every time.
And passion burns you like never before, mmm, mmm, mmm
The intensity of our passion and desire for each other is unlike any other experience I've had.
I was in search of a good time
I used to primarily seek out casual, no-strings-attached fun and excitement.
Just running my game, yeah
I was focused on being charming and seductive, using my powers of persuasion to attract women.
Love was the furthest
Finding true love and deep emotional connections with others was not something I prioritized or actively pursued before now.
Furthest from my mind, yeah
It wasn't even something that was on my radar or something I considered to be important in life.
I love ya, I need ya
I am deeply in love with her and can't imagine my life without her.
She's the cream
She is the very best, the most desirable and attractive woman in my life.
My Caribbean queen, yeah, yeah
She embodies all of the vibrancy and energy of the Caribbean culture, and is the queen of my heart.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Billy Ocean, Keith Vincent Alexander, Leslie Sebestian Charles
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She dashed by me in painted on jeans
And all heads turned 'cause she was the dream
In the blink of an eye I knew her number and her name, yeah
Ah she said I was the tiger she wanted to tame
Caribbean Queen
Now we're sharing the same dream
And our hearts they beat as one
No more love on the run
I lose my cool when she steps in the room
And I get so excited just from her perfume
Electric eyes that you can't ignore
And passion burns you like never before
I was in search of a good time
Just running my game
Love was the furthest
Furthest from my mind
Caribbean Queen
Now we're sharing the same dream
And our hearts they beat as one
No more love on the run
Caribbean Queen
Now we're sharing the same dream
And our hearts they beat as one
No more love on the run
Caribbean Queen
Now we're sharing the same dream
And our hearts they beat as one
No more love on the run
Caribbean Queen
Now we're sharing the same dream
And our hearts they beat as one
No more love on the run
Caribbean Queen
Now we're sharing the same dream
And our hearts they beat as one
No more love on the run
@Gezen-Adam
aww 80’s❤ miss it so much 😢
@hazzaplayz808
Same here..Was brilliant wasn't it
@supercoolyguy
👻 Muhahahaa 👻
R.I.P.
Vincent Price 🎤
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@@supercoolyguy 😎
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Me too, 😢 #Saudades
@andrehenderson1364
the era of simping huh. I guess if that's what you're into lol
@ceo_felcone
Who’s watching / listening to this in 2024? ✋🏽
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Brother I am here. I got you.
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