Commercially orientated album but certainly also great songs

Billy Ocean was born on 01/21/1952 at Trinidad. He grew up in London's East End, and starred with his tailor's apprenticeship in the famous Savile Row early 70s in London amateur pop bands like "Shades of Blue" and "Dry Ice". 1976 came out his debut album "Billy Ocean". The second single "Love Really Hurts Without You" reached # 2 on the British charts and number 22 in the US. This was followed by more hits, including "LOD (Love On Delivery)". Ocean also wrote pieces for other artists, such as for LaToya Jackson. In 1982 he had with "Nights (Feel Like Gettin 'Down)" a hit in the US R & B charts.

His greatest success came in 1984 with Billy Ocean "Caribbean Queen" from this album "Suddenly". Depending on the world region of the title has been adjusted so that the song was known to us as "European Queen". I do not take the view that Billy Ocean vocally anything missing for a few songs. On the other hand I do not think that was "Suddenly" Billy Oceans best album. Overall, his debut album "Billy Ocean" was even better in 1976. Min favorite song on this CD is "The long and winding road". Clear Paul McCartney has sung the song in 1969 super but Billy Ocean, contributing its own interpretation, which is even more fervently and for me rather better than the original. Two other songs I find on this CD great "Mystery Lady" and "Suddenly". The rest of this is well-made cuddly Soul in the style of the 80s. Who does not like, the CD does not need to buy, yes. Fans of Billy Ocean will certainly be enthusiastic. Gladly 5 stars for this CD.