Suddenly (Billy Ocean song) year. It peaked at number five on the "Billboard" R&B chart and spent two weeks at number one on the "Billboard" adult contemporary chart. The music video features Billy Ocean performing the song live before an audience. Suddenly (Billy Ocean song) "Suddenly" is a popular song from 1985 written and performed by the Trinidadian-born, British-based pop music singer Billy Ocean. It is the title track to the singer's 1984 breakthrough album, which was produced by Keith Diamond. Released as the third single from the album (following the success of "Caribbean Queen" and "Loverboy"), the ballad, "Suddenly", reached the top five
Billy T. James Empire for services to entertainment. In 1986 Billy and Chris Slane published "Real Hard Case" which contained comic-strip interpretations of Billy's comedy. "Real Hard Case 2" followed in 1987. During this period his name and likeness was used for the company "Billy T's Hangi Takeaways," with locations in Auckland, but the business did not last and closed after several years. In 1990 Billy received the prestigious Benny Award from the Variety Artists Club of New Zealand Inc for a lifetime of excellence in the performing arts. Billy T James self-titled television show for TVNZ featured sketch comedy and live performances