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  1. On This Day January 22 1986 - There'll Be Sad Songs by Billy Ocean Reached Number One in America

    On This Day January 22 1986 - There'll Be Sad Songs by Billy Ocean Reached Number One in America

    On this day January 22 1986, There'll Be Sad Songs by Billy Ocean reached the number one position in America, becoming one of the defining ballads of the mid 1980s. The song leaned into smooth production emotional restraint and a strong melodic core, standing out during a decade filled with high...
  2. On This Day November 3, 1984 – Caribbean Queen By Billy Ocean Became The Number One Song In America

    On This Day November 3, 1984 – Caribbean Queen By Billy Ocean Became The Number One Song In America

    On this day November 3, 1984, Billy Ocean reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 with Caribbean Queen, a smooth and infectious blend of pop, soul, and dance rhythms that perfectly captured the upbeat energy of mid 1980s music. The song’s irresistible groove and Ocean’s silky vocals helped it...
  3. On This Day September 12 1984 – Suddenly by Billy Ocean Fifth Album Released

    On This Day September 12 1984 – Suddenly by Billy Ocean Fifth Album Released

    On this day September 12 1984, Billy Ocean released his fifth studio album Suddenly. The record marked a breakthrough moment in his career, establishing him as one of the most successful soul and pop artists of the decade. The album featured major hits including Caribbean Queen (No More Love on...
  4. On This Day: July 5, 1986 - There’ll Be Sad Songs by Billy Ocean Became the Number One Song in America

    On This Day: July 5, 1986 - There’ll Be Sad Songs by Billy Ocean Became the Number One Song in America

    On this day July 5, 1986, There’ll Be Sad Songs by Billy Ocean reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100. It held the top spot through July 11 and also became a number one hit in Canada. The song marked another major success for Ocean during the peak of his chart topping run in the mid 80s...
  5. On This Day: April 9, 1988 - Get Out of My Dreams, Get Into My Car Hit Number 1 in America

    On This Day: April 9, 1988 - Get Out of My Dreams, Get Into My Car Hit Number 1 in America

    On this day April 9, 1988, Billy Ocean’s hit single Get Out of My Dreams, Get Into My Car officially became the number 1 song in America, topping the Billboard Hot 100 and staying there through April 22. The upbeat, radio friendly anthem became one of the most iconic pop hits of the late 80s...
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