He became one of the most successful soul/R&B artists of the 1980s. Very few people even realized Billy Ocean had been recording for nearly a decade before massive crossover smashes like "Suddenly" ...
It was an era that was moving away from the disco sound of the '70s and elevating with artists incorporating more electronic and pop sounds ... the hottest R&B songs of the '80s.
After receiving an 80s pop sheen, the song became Lauper’s mega ... As one of the most ubiquitous cover songs of all time, most people mistake Buckley’s version for the original.
“Ojai Sings the ’80s” will be a night of ’80s pop-music favorites that will also feature special guests, Ojai artist J.B. White and Jane Wiedlin of The Go-Go’s. Joining from Santa Barbara and Ventura ...