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" appeared and made him an international superstar. "Suddenly" was especially important in his rise, as it showed he could slow down the pace and deliver a heart-melting ballad. Here's how Billy Ocean rose from obscurity and laid down this beauty of a track.
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