“LOVE REALLY HURTS WITHOUT YOU” by BILLY OCEAN

Billy Ocean is a Trinidadian-English singer and songwriter who achieved worldwide fame in the 1980s. He is known for his soulful voice and a string of hit songs that spanned various genres, including R&B, Pop, and Caribbean music.

His career began in the 1970s when he released his debut album, “Billy Ocean” (in 1976). However, it wasn’t until the release of his 1984 album, “Suddenly,” that he gained international success.

Throughout the 1980s, he enjoyed a series of chart-topping hits with singles like “Get Outta My Dreams, Get into My Car”, “There’ll Be Sad Songs”, “When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going”, “Suddenly”, and “Loverboy”. In 1985, he won a Grammy Award for “Best Male R&B Vocal Performance” with his signature hit single, “Caribbean Queen”.

His contribution to the music industry, particularly in the 1980s, has left an indelible mark. His smooth vocals, catchy melodies, and cross-genre appeal have made him a respected and enduring figure in the world of popular music.

On this very day, January 21st, 1950, Billy Ocean was born in Fyzabad, Trinidad & Tobago, as Leslie Sebastian Charles. In celebration of his birthday, exactly 74 years ago today, I’ve chosen an original song (from the 1970s) that you may not have even heard before…and, if you’d like to have a listen for yourself, simply click on the provided YouTube link. Released on January 23rd 1976, here’s today’s birthday boy, BILLY OCEAN, with “LOVE REALLY HURTS WITHOUT YOU”….