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Billy Ocean – Love Zone (used)

Billy Ocean – Love Zone (used)

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Billy Ocean – Love Zone
"Love Zone" is the sixth studio album by the British singer 
Billy Ocean, released on May 6, 1986, by Jive Records. 
Key Information:
  • Genre: The album is categorized as R&B/Soul, with some releases also listing genres like Electronic, Funk/Soul, Pop, Downtempo, and Synth-pop.
  • Commercial Success: "Love Zone" was a significant success for Billy Ocean, becoming his highest-charting album in both the UK and the US.
    • It peaked at number two in the UK and number six in the US.
    • The album has been certified double platinum by the RIAA, indicating sales of over two million copies in the US.
    • It also achieved gold status in the UK.
  • Singles: The album featured several successful singles:
    • "When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going": This song was originally released on the soundtrack to the film The Jewel of the Nile and is included on "Love Zone". It reached number 1 in the UK and number 2 in the US.
    • "There'll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)": This became Billy Ocean's second US number one single.
    • "Love Zone": The title track itself reached the US top ten.
    • "Love Is Forever": This single also performed well, reaching number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100.
  • Production: The album was produced by Barry Eastmond and Wayne Brathwaite. Robert John "Mutt" Lange served as executive producer on the track "When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going".
  • Critical Reception: "Love Zone" received favorable reviews, with critics praising its smooth and romantic sound, and Ocean's vocals. It was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance. 
"Love Zone" was a major success for Billy Ocean, solidifying his status as a popular R&B and pop artist in the 1980s. 
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