When MTV launched in 1981, it paved the way for a decade of some of the most audacious, cinematic and iconic music videos, where the budgets were almost as big as the hair. We turn our spotlight on a few of our favourites… 

The fifth album by British singer and songwriter Billy Ocean, Suddenly was his breakthrough record both at home and in the US. Celebrating its 40th anniversary this month, we’re looking back at some of the album’s biggest and most enduring hits.

We’re excited to announce that Billy will celebrate the 40th anniversary of his landmark album ‘Suddenly’ by releasing a new ocean blue vinyl edition on September 13th – almost 40 years to the day from its original release!

Billy Ocean has released a stunning new animated video for his 1976 hit single, ‘Love Really Hurts Without You’, in celebration of his self-titled debut album’s 45th anniversary this year.

‘One World’, the new album from Billy Ocean and his first new material in ten years, is out now.

Do music videos get any more uplifting than this?

ELO release an entire album on betamax, Elvis leaves the army and goes right back in the studio, Ray Davies gets a gong and more. It’s this week in rock.

New album artwork and a new song all in one go from Pop’s Premier Party Patriarch…

Many happy return to a certain Mr Astley, groundbreaking albums and record setting chart performances – it’s This Week In Rock…

Wham! bestride the Atlantic, Ozzy announces his retirement, Eurythmics join the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame and more – it’s this week in rock.

From David Cassidy to Jimi Hendrix, Bonnie Tyler to the Bay City Rollers, it’s this week in rock.

Intriguing collaborations, seminal singles, classic albums and breakthrough hits – it’s this week in rock. https://www.legacyrecordings.co.uk/news/this-week-in-rock-13

We’re giving five people the chance to win a signed copy of ‘The very best of Billy Ocean UK & European Tour 2018/19 programme’.

As Pop’s Premier Party Patriarch prepares to undertake yet another superb series of shows, we celebrate Billy Ocean, our Artist of the Month for March

The ultimate ’80s track from the ultimate ’80s party starter, ‘When The Going Gets Tough (The Tough Get Going)’ would have passed into pop folklore with or without Michael Douglas’ help.

We’ve got five tour programmes from Mr Billy Ocean’s recent UK tour, all signed by the Undisputed Party Patriarch himself.

Join us as we look back on one of the most incredible careers in pop…

Read more about the new Billy Ocean best of collection…

“In the blink of an eye I knew her number and her name / And she said I was the tiger she wanted to tame” ROAR!