Billy Ocean
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Billy Ocean
With “Love Really Hurts Without You”, the British-Caribbean singer first reached the international charts in 1976 and established himself in the pop and soul scene of the late 1970s and 1980s. Later singles such as “Caribbean Queen” and “Get Outta My Dreams, Get into My Car” shaped the radio landscape of the decade. To this day, he is regarded as one of the most successful British artists with Caribbean roots.
Billy Ocean – Background & Discography
Since the mid-1970s, Billy Ocean has been active with a blend of soul, pop and R&B. His greatest successes came in the 1980s with top ten placements in Europe and the USA. Releases appeared on labels such as GTO, Jive and Epic. His songs regularly feature on international compilations. Even decades after his chart successes, his albums and singles remain in demand with a wide audience.
Billy Ocean on vinyl – the key releases in our shop
The double single Love Really Hurts Without You/ Red Light Spells Danger (7'' Vinyl) contains both early hits from his initial period. The compilation Greatest Hits (Vinyl LP) documents the key tracks of his career. With City Limit (Vinyl LP) a complete studio album from his early creative phase is also available.
For listeners seeking an overview of Billy Ocean’s development, the range includes suitable records from several creative periods.
- Genre: Pop, Soul, R&B
- Origin: United Kingdom/Trinidad
- Active: since the mid-1970s
- Notable: Chart successes in Europe and the USA, releases on GTO, Jive and Epic
