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
Get Outta My Dreams Get into My Car
Billy Ocean Lyrics
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Get in to my car
(Who me?)
Yes, you
Get in to my car
Oh, hey
Who's that lady coming down the road?
Who's that woman walking through my door?
What's the score?
I'll be the sun shining on you
Hey, Cinderella, step in your shoe
I'll be your non-stop lover
Get it while you can
Your non-stop miracle, I'm your man
Get outta my dreams
Get in to my car
(Get in to my car)
Get outta my dreams
Get in to the back seat, baby
Get in to my car
(Beep, beep, yeah)
Get outta my mind
(Get outta my mind)
Get in to my life
(Ooh)
Oh, I said, hey (hey), you (you)
Get in to my car
Oh-oh, baby
Lady driver, let me take the wheel
Smooth operator
Touch my bumper (bumper)
Hey, and let's make a deal
Make it real
Like a road runner
Coming after you
Just like a hero outta the blue
I'll be your non-stop lover
Get it while you can
Your non-stop miracle, I'm your man
Get outta my dreams, ooh
Get in to my car
(Get in to my car)
Get outta my dreams
Get in to the back seat, baby
Get in to my car
(Beep, beep, yeah)
Get outta my mind
(Get outta my mind)
Get in to my life
(Ooh)
Oh, I said, hey (hey), you (you)
Get in to my car
Oh, baby, let's go
I said, open the door
(Get in the back)
Foot on the floor
(Get on the track)
Yeah (yeah), yeah (yeah)
Hey (hey), hey (hey)
Let's go
Oh, baby, ooh-ooh-oh-oh-oh
Yeah
I'll be the sun shining on you
Hey, Cinderella, step in your shoe
I'll be your non-stop lover
Get it while you can
Your non-stop miracle, I'm your man
Get outta my
Get outta my dreams
Get in to my car
(Get in to my car)
Get outta my dreams
Get in to the back seat, baby
Get in to my car
(Beep, beep, yeah)
Get outta my mind
(Get outta my mind)
Get in to my life
(Ooh)
Oh, I said, hey (hey), you (you)
Get in to my
Hey (hey), you (you)
Get in to my
Hey (hey), ooh, you (you)
Get in to my car
Oh, oh, oh, you
Oh, get in the back seat
I need you
Get in the back seat
'Cause I want you to be my baby
The song "Get Outta My Dreams, Get into My Car" by Billy Ocean is a classic 80s pop song with a catchy beat and playful lyrics. The song is about a man who spots a woman walking down the road and invites her to get into his car. He uses love as a metaphor for driving the woman, and he promises to be her non-stop lover, and her non-stop miracle.
The first verse sets the scene for the encounter - the man sees the woman and asks her to get into his car. He refers to her as Cinderella, and he promises to be her sun shining on her, offering to make her feel special. In the chorus, he repeats the title of the song, inviting the woman to get into his car and be with him. In the second verse, the man takes on the role of a smooth operator and a hero, promising to be the woman's non-stop lover, and he encourages her to get in the back seat.
Overall, the song is a fun and light-hearted take on love and attraction, with a catchy melody and a playful tempo that is perfect for dancing. The playful and lighthearted lyrics make the song a classic '80s pop hit and a perfect example of the upbeat and vibrant music of the era.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey (hey), you (you)
The singer calls out to someone with enthusiasm
Get in to my car
The singer wants the person to join them in their car
(Who me?)
The person responds with surprise to the singer's invitation
Yes, you
The singer confirms that they are indeed the person they want in the car
Oh, hey
The singer greets the person with friendliness
Who's that lady coming down the road?
The singer notices a woman and wonders who she is
Who's that lady?
The singer repeats the question, expressing curiosity
Who's that woman walking through my door?
The singer sees a woman entering a building and is curious about her
What's the score?
The singer wants to know more about the situation
I'll be the sun shining on you
The singer promises to bring light and warmth to the person's life
Hey, Cinderella, step in your shoe
The singer addresses the person affectionately and encourages them to take a step forward
I'll be your non-stop lover
The singer promises to love the person without pause
Get it while you can
The singer encourages the person to seize the opportunity to be loved by them
Your non-stop miracle, I'm your man
The singer declares that they are the person's miracle and the one meant to be with them
Get outta my dreams
The singer wants the person to move beyond just being in their dreams
Get in to my car (Get in to my car)
The singer repeats their invitation
Get outta my dreams
The singer repeats their desire for the person to become a part of their reality
Get in to the back seat, baby
The singer asks the person to join them in the back seat of the car
Beep, beep, yeah
The singer makes a playful sound effect as if to start the car
Get outta my mind
The singer wants the person to occupy a more tangible space in their life than just in their thoughts
Get in to my life (Ooh)
The singer desires a more intimate connection with the person
Oh, I said, hey (hey), you (you)
The singer reiterates who they are addressing
Lady driver, let me take the wheel
The singer wants to take control and lead the way
Smooth operator
The singer sees themselves as skilled and charming
Touch my bumper (bumper)
The singer makes an innuendo about physical interaction
Hey, and let's make a deal
The singer invites the person to negotiate and make an agreement
Make it real
The singer wants their connection to be more than just fantasy
Like a road runner
The singer sees themselves as fast and agile
Coming after you
The singer pursues the person with determination
Just like a hero outta the blue
The singer views themselves as a rescuer or savior to the person
Oh-oh, baby
The singer expresses affection or excitement
Let's go
The singer is eager to begin their journey together
I said, open the door (Get in the back)
The singer directs the person to get in the car and assumes control
Foot on the floor (Get on the track)
The singer is ready to accelerate and drive forward
Yeah (yeah), yeah (yeah)
The singer affirms their enthusiasm
Hey (hey), hey (hey)
The singer repeats their earlier greeting
Oh, baby, ooh-ooh-oh-oh-oh
The singer vocalizes their feelings
I'll be the sun shining on you
The singer reiterates their promise to bring warmth to the person's life
I'll be your non-stop lover
The singer repeats their promise to love the person without pause
Get outta my dreams
The singer repeats their desire for the person to move beyond their imagination
Get in to my car (Get in to my car)
The singer repeats their invitation once again
Get outta my dreams
The singer continues to encourage the person to become a part of their reality
Get in to the back seat, baby
The singer once again asks the person to join them in the back seat of the car
Get in to my life (Ooh)
The singer again expresses their desire for a deeper connection
Oh, I said, hey (hey), you (you)
The singer repeats their address to the person
Oh, oh, oh, you
The singer expresses their fondness for the person
Oh, get in the back seat
The singer becomes more forceful in their request
I need you
The singer expresses their dependence on the person
Cause I want you to be my baby
The singer declares their romantic interest and desire to make a deeper commitment
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Billy Ocean, Robert John Lange
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mattsheezy5469
I miss that 80’s spirit. I can’t quite put my finger on it, but you can feel it in the music, television, and film of the era.
@derryk1
It was optimistic energized with electric dreams and lots of fun. People were a lot less uptight. Not to say there were no problems, we had many but for the most part. I believe people were just better at handling things at that time period.
@susanstacy2493
I miss it too and you're right about the 80's spirit. It was a different time, but a great time! I hated the 70's (I graduated high school in 1974), but I loved the 80's. I think it was the best decade of my life!
@SMac-bq8sk
@@susanstacy2493: Agree 100%. I too hated the 70s, but loved the 80s. However, compared to the times we live in now, I look back upon both decades with fond memories. Both were more hopeful times. Cheers!
@hesssabine2704
Alright still listen 2022///.......
@tubucoco
How many of y'all realize that this is the music playing in that Jon Batiste Amazon Prime Day commercial?? Lol
@houseofshred3725
If this song doesn't bring a huge grin to your face, you have no soul. That gigantic dominant chord in the vocals during the prechorus, fantastic.
@anissa9304
Yes 😩❤️❤️
@AnonyMoose2012
It’s that awesomely 80’s feel you can’t describe!
@STMARTIN009
As a kid of the 80s I come back to listen.