Caribbean Queen (No More Love on the Run)

Billy Ocean

About Caribbean Queen (No More Love on the Run)

"Caribbean Queen (No More Love on the Run)" is a song by English singer Billy Ocean. Co-written and produced by Keith Diamond, it climbed to number-one on both the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and the Billboard Black Singles chart chart, and number six in the UK Singles Chart. The song won Ocean the 1985 Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance, making him the first British artist to win in that category. The saxophone solo is played by Vernon Jeffrey Smith.


Year:
1998
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She dashed by me in painted on jeans
And all heads turned 'cause she was the dream
In the blink of an eye I knew her number and her name yeah
Ah she said I was the tiger she wanted to tame

Caribbean queen
Now we're sharing the same dream
And our hearts they beat as one
No more love on the run

I lose my cool when she steps in the room
And I get so excited just from her perfume
Electric eyes that you can't ignore
And passion burns you like never before

I was in search of a good time
Just running my game
Love was the furthest
Furthest from my mind

Caribbean queen
Now we're sharing the same dream
And our hearts they beat as one
No more love on the run

Caribbean queen
Now we're sharing the same dream
And our hearts they beat as one
No more love on the run

Caribbean queen
Now we're sharing the same dream
And our hearts they beat as one
No more love on the run

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Billy Ocean

Billy Ocean (born Leslie Charles; 21 January 1950 in Fyzabad, Trinidad) is a British recording artist who had a string of R&B international pop hits in the 1970s and 1980s. He was the most popular British-based R&B singer-songwriter of the early to mid-1980s. After scoring his first four UK top 20 successes, seven years passed before he accumulated a series of transatlantic successes, including three U.S. number ones. In 1985, Ocean won the Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for his worldwide hit, "Caribbean Queen". more »

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Written by: Billy Ocean, Keith Vincent Alexander, Leslie Sebestian Charles

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network

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10 facts about this song

Career Enhancer
"Caribbean Queen (No More Love on the Run)" which was released in 1984, propelled Billy Ocean's career to greater heights, making him a household name in pop.
Chart Topper
The song went on to become a number one hit on both the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and the Billboard R&B chart.
Album Success
"Caribbean Queen (No More Love on the Run)" is a track from Billy Ocean's breakthrough album "Suddenly," which solidified his fame on the international stage.
Grammy Award
The song won Billy Ocean the Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance in 1985, his first Grammy.
Different Versions
"Caribbean Queen" actually had versions tailored for different regions. For example, it was also known as "African Queen" or "European Queen" in some parts of the world. The lyrics and rhythm remained the same, only the geographical reference in the title was changed.
Estrangement Period
Billy Ocean stopped performing this song for a period of time during his career at the request of his mother who was a devout Christian.
Collaboration
Keith Diamond co-wrote "Caribbean Queen" with Billy Ocean. They both also produced the song together.
Music Video
The music video for "Caribbean Queen" is set in a dance club where Billy Ocean is singing the song, and it shows people dancing to the beat. It portrayed the unique style and atmosphere of the '80s.
Longevity
Even decades after its release, "Caribbean Queen" continues to enjoy airplay on radio stations and is often featured in various music compilations of the '80s.
Genre Blend
The song seamlessly blends elements of R&B, soul, and pop, displaying Billy Ocean's versatility as an artist. The synthesizer-based backing track was particularly innovative for its time.

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