Historical Artist Profile

Billy Ocean

Biography & Overview

Leslie Sebastian Charles (born 21 January 1950), known professionally as Billy Ocean, is a Trinidadian-British singer and songwriter. Between 1976 and 1988, he had a series of hit songs in the UK and internationally. He achieved breakthrough success with the 1976 single "Love Really Hurts Without You". His second single was released under the stage name Billy Ocean, and peaked at no.

🇺🇸 US Billboard Tracking History 11 Charted Tracks
"Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run)" Entered Charts: 1984
#1 HIT
"There'll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)" Entered Charts: 1986
#1 HIT
"Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car" Entered Charts: 1988
#1 HIT
"Lover Boy" Entered Charts: 1985
Peak: #2
"When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going" Entered Charts: 1986
Peak: #2
"Suddenly" Entered Charts: 1985
Peak: #4
"Love Zone" Entered Charts: 1986
Peak: #10
"Love Is Forever" Entered Charts: 1986
Peak: #16
"Colour Of Love" Entered Charts: 1988
Peak: #17
"Love Really Hurts Without You" Entered Charts: 1976
Peak: #22
"Mystery Lady" Entered Charts: 1985
Peak: #24
🇬🇧 UK Official Charts History 22 Charted Tracks
"When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going" Entered Charts: 1986
#1 HIT
"Love Ally Hurts Without You" Entered Charts: 1976
Peak: #2
"D Light Spells Danger" Entered Charts: 1977
Peak: #2
"Get Outta My Dams, Get Into My Car" Entered Charts: 1988
Peak: #3
"Suddenly" Entered Charts: 1985
Peak: #4
"Caribbean Queen (No Mo Love On The Run)" Entered Charts: 1984
Peak: #6
"Stop Me (If You'Ve Heard It All Befo)" Entered Charts: 1976
Peak: #12
"The'Ll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)" Entered Charts: 1986
Peak: #12
"Loverboy" Entered Charts: 1985
Peak: #15
"Love On Delivery" Entered Charts: 1976
Peak: #19
"Love Is Fover" Entered Charts: 1987
Peak: #34
"Calypso Crazy" Entered Charts: 1988
Peak: #35
"A You Ady" Entered Charts: 1980
Peak: #42
"Bittersweet" Entered Charts: 1986
Peak: #44
"Mystery Lady" Entered Charts: 1985
Peak: #49
"Love Zone" Entered Charts: 1986
Peak: #49
"American Hearts" Entered Charts: 1979
Peak: #54
"Pssu" Entered Charts: 1993
Peak: #55
"Colour Of Love" Entered Charts: 1988
Peak: #65
"License To Chill" Entered Charts: 1989
Peak: #81
"European Queen (No Mo Love On The Run)" Entered Charts: 1984
Peak: #82
"Stand And Deliver" Entered Charts: 1988
Peak: #97