When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going
Billy Ocean
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When the going gets tough The tough get going, tough, tough, huh, huh, huh When the going gets tough, the tough get ready Tough, tough, tough Yeah, oh, do da do da I got something to tell you I got something to say I'm gonna put this dream in motion I Never let nothing stand in my way When the going gets touch The tough get going I'm gonna get myself 'cross the river That's the price I'm willing to pay I'm gonna make you stand and deliver And give me love in the old-fashion way woh Darlin', I'll climb any mountain Darlin', I'll do anything Oh (oh) can I touch you (can I touch you) And do the things that lovers do Oh (oh) want to hold you (wanna hold you) I gotta get it through to you, oh When the going gets tough The tough get going When the going gets rough The tough get rough Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey Oh baby I'm gonna buy me a one-way ticket Nothin's gonna hold me back Your love's like a slow train coming (slow train coming) And I feel it coming down the track (woh) Darlin', I'll climb any mountain Darlin', I'll do anything Oh (oh) can I touch you (can I touch you) And do the things that lovers do Oh, (oh) want to hold you (wanna hold you) I gotta get it through to you (oh) 'Cause when the going gets tough The tough get going When the going gets rough The tough get rough Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (oh hit it) Oh oh, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Touch me baby oh oh Darlin', I'll climb any mountain Darlin', I'll swim any sea Darlin', I'll reach for the heaven Darlin', with you lovin' me Oh (oh) Oh, can I touch you (can I touch you) Do the things that lovers do (can I touch you) Oh, want to hold you (wanna hold you) I gotta get it through to you When the going gets tough Going gets tough Going gets rough Going gets rough When the going gets tough Going gets tough Going gets rough Going gets rough When the going gets tough Going gets tough Going gets rough Going gets rough When the going gets tough
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Written by: BARRY JAMES EASTMOND, BILLY OCEAN, ROBERT JOHN LANGE, WAYNE ANTON BRATHWAITE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Release Date and AlbumThe song "When the Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going" was released on 16th January 1986. It's a track from Billy Ocean's fifth studio album of the same name.
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Chart AchievementThis Billy Ocean's song was a major hit, reaching number one in the UK Singles Chart and number two on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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SongwriterBilly Ocean co-wrote the song with British hit songwriting team Wayne Brathwaite, Barry Eastmond, and Mutt Lange.
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Genre ClassificationThe track is typically categorized as a mix of R&B, pop, and new wave music, showcasing Billy Ocean's versatile musical style.
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Film Contribution"When the Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going" was used as the theme song for the popular 1985 film "The Jewel of the Nile."
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Grammy NominationThe single was nominated for a Grammy Award in the category of Best Male R&B Vocal Performance in 1987.
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Music Video CelebritiesThe music video for the song featured cameo appearances from the main stars of "The Jewel of the Nile" — Michael Douglas, Danny DeVito, and Kathleen Turner.
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Re-releaseThe song was re-released in 1989 in the UK following the huge success of Billy Ocean's "Caribbean Queen (No More Love on the Run)", and it once again entered the top 60 on the UK Singles chart.
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Cover VersionsThere have been several cover versions of the song, including ones by Boyzone in 1999 and by Atomic Kitten in 2005.
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Legacy"When the Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going" continues to be one of Billy Ocean's most recognized songs and a fan favorite at his concerts. It’s also frequently used in numerous movies, TV shows, and commercials due to its motivational message.
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