60-560: Suddenly is the fifth studio album by British singer Billy Ocean , released on 12 September 1984 by Jive Records . It featured his first major US pop hit single " Caribbean Queen (No More Love on the Run) ", which reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 . Prior to that, his biggest success on the US charts had been a number-22 placing for " Love Really Hurts Without You " in 1976, which
120-521: A "fashionable address" and "the former home of Sheridan ". It may have been the affluent and influential nature of the residents of Savile Row that first attracted dealers in luxury goods to the area. Tailors started to take premises around Savile Row in the late 18th century, first in Cork Street , about 1790, then by 1803 in Savile Row itself. In 1846, Henry Poole , credited as creator of
180-465: A London nightclub while also working as a tailor in London's Savile Row . He was discovered by his first manager, John Morphew, who recorded a double A-side single at Pye Studios in London with a full orchestra. However, the ballad-singing style of Ocean was going out of fashion, and Morphew was unable to get any major label to release it. It remains unreleased. Ocean's father — who had countersigned
240-590: A cameo in the British comedy film Keith Lemon: The Film as Lemon 's father. In January 2016, Ocean appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon to perform some of his hits as part of a promo tour for his new album. Ocean toured the UK during March and April 2017. Ocean recorded a new studio album in mid-2019 at Eve Studios in Stockport, working again with producer Barry Eastmond as co-writer. The album One World
300-673: A company formed in 1974 by the merger of two separate businesses who both date from the late 19th century: Gieves, a Royal Navy tailor founded in Portsmouth; and Hawkes, a London-based cap-maker and tailor to the British Army . Hardy Amies Ltd further broadened the scope and appeal of tailoring in Savile Row: in 1961, he staged the first men's ready-to-wear catwalk shows, at the Ritz Hotel in London, he designed costumes for
360-456: A long period of occupation by English Heritage until 2006. It was demolished in 2009 and replaced by a new mixed-use development designed by Eric Parry , Architects. In July 1968, the Beatles moved Apple Corps , their multimedia corporation, into 3 Savile Row. Apple purchased the building on June 22 for half-a-million pounds (equivalent to £4,400,000 in 2023). A studio
420-697: A second nomination for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance at the 1987 Grammy Awards . In February 1986, Ocean's music video for "When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going" was banned by the BBC, owing to such non- union members as the American actors Michael Douglas , Kathleen Turner and Danny DeVito , all three of whom were cast members of Romancing the Stone (1984) and The Jewel of
480-767: A steady seller over the years, and his 1997 compilation album L.I.F.E. – Love Is for Ever made no. 7 on the UK Albums Chart. Ocean's last studio album for Jive Records was Time to Move On , which he recorded in Chicago with R&B star R. Kelly . In 2002, the University of Westminster in London awarded Ocean an honorary doctorate of music. The awards ceremony took place in the Barbican Centre in London. He continues to tour and record in Europe. Ocean
540-411: A successful protest in 2012. However, A&F were allowed to move in and set up a children's store in 2013, although it has since closed. Starting in 1946, 14 Savile Row was the home of Hardy Amies which changed ownership several times over the course of its history. In 2018, the company went into administration for a second time, and was attempting to sell its assets in 2019. The Savile Row store
600-528: Is a Trinidadian -born British singer and songwriter. Between 1976 and 1988, he had a series of hit songs in the UK and internationally. After releasing several recordings under other stage names, he achieved breakthrough success with the 1976 single " Love Really Hurts Without You ". It was the second single released under the stage name Billy Ocean and peaked at no. 2 in the UK and no. 3 in Australia. Later that year, he achieved two additional top 20 singles in
660-694: Is a member of the Rastafari movement. Ocean was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2020 New Year Honours for services to music. Billy Ocean has been nominated three times for a Grammy Award , with one win. Studio albums Savile Row Savile Row (pronounced / ˌ s æ v ɪ l ˈ r oʊ / ) is a street in Mayfair , central London . Known principally for its traditional bespoke tailoring for men,
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#1732793440661720-579: Is generally understood to mean "made to order", became associated with fine tailoring, with tailors claiming that the term has been in common use for tailoring since the 17th century. Savile Row tailors argue that "bespoke", in relation to tailoring, is understood to mean a suit cut and made by hand; however, after a ruling by the Advertising Standards Authority in 2008, the term may now also be applied to machine sewed garments, provided they are made-to-measure. Customers of
780-546: Is now a patron for Tech Music Schools in London, made up of Drumtech, Vocaltech, Guitar-X and Keyboardtech. He regularly visits to hold clinics and seminars for the students. In 2004, "Caribbean Queen (No More Love on the Run)" was re-released as a digital single for its 20th anniversary, shooting up to no. 25 on the Billboard digital singles chart and garnering radio play across the United States and UK. A remix of
840-505: Is understood to have originated in Savile Row, and came to mean a suit cut and made by hand. Savile Row runs parallel to Regent Street between Conduit Street at the northern end and Vigo Street with Burlington Gardens at the southern. Linking roads include New Burlington Street , Boyle Street , and Clifford Street . The freehold is owned by the Pollen Estate. In 2016 Westminster City Council commenced attempts to protect
900-434: The 3rd Earl of Burlington . Maddox's land, consisting mainly of fruit and other trees covering what would become Savile Row and the streets around, some of which is still owned by his descendants as the Pollen Estate. When initially laid out – under the name Saville Street – Savile Row ran from Burlington Gardens (then Vigo Lane) to Boyle Street, with houses only on the east side, but in the 19th century, houses were built on
960-733: The Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance at the 1985 Grammy Awards . Ocean was later presented his award by Jeffrey Daniel of vocal group Shalamar on 620 Soul Train , a UK incarnation of the American musical variety television show Soul Train . The album's title track also became a success, peaking at no. 4 in both the U.S. and the UK. The song " Loverboy " was a no. 2 U.S. success in 1985. Ocean appeared at Live Aid from JFK Stadium in Philadelphia in 1985, singing "Caribbean Queen" and "Loverboy". His sixth studio album Love Zone (1986) also sold well. It included
1020-650: The MOBO Awards . The following year, he became a Companion of the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts . Ocean was born on 21 January 1950 in Fyzabad , Trinidad and Tobago, to Hainsley Charles, a Grenadian musician, and his wife Violet. He moved to Romford , Essex , England, when he was 10 years old, shortly before Trinidad and Tobago became independent in 1962. He was exposed to music at an early age. During his teenage years, he sang regularly in
1080-544: The National Heritage List for England ; 1 Savile Row (6A Vigo Street) is listed Grade II, 3 Savile Row is listed II*, 12, 12A and 13 are listed II as a group, 14 is listed Grade II*, 17 is listed Grade II, 16 is listed Grade II, and 11 is listed II*. Savile Row's reputation is built on bespoke tailoring , where each suit is made to individually fit. The term "bespoke", which has an etymology developing from "to exclaim" through "discussed in advance" and
1140-455: The dinner jacket or tuxedo, opened an entrance at 37 Savile Row from his late father's tailoring premises at 4 Old Burlington Street. As tailoring moved into the street, the house frontages were altered to bring natural light into the tailors' working area with the addition of glass frontages and lightwells . The houses have been much altered over time; the original Burlingtonian design has been mostly lost, though No. 14 still retains much of
1200-603: The "golden mile of tailoring" have included Lord Nelson , Napoleon III , Winston Churchill , Charles III , and Jude Law . Muhammad Ali Jinnah , the founder of Pakistan , used to order his suits from Savile Row. Although it is sometimes reported that Ian Fleming and his character James Bond bought suits in Savile Row, there is no evidence for this in the novels; both Fleming and the Bond film character wore suits designed by non-Savile Row tailors, in particular Anthony Sinclair of nearby Conduit Street. Tailors, attracted by
1260-673: The 1966 England World Cup team, and for the 1968 film 2001: Space Odyssey , and dressed the Queen , designing the gown used for the Silver Jubilee portrait in 1977. Hardy Amies founded the company in 1946, converting the bombed out shell of No. 14. Amies sold the business to the Luxury Brands Group and retired in 2001, but it went into administration in 2008 when it was bought by Fung Capital. It went back into administration in 2018 but on this occasion no buyer
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#17327934406611320-643: The Nile (1985), miming to the backing vocals. In 1987, he was nominated for the Brit Award for Best British Male Artist . He was the most popular British R&B singer-songwriter of the early to mid- 1980s. Tear Down These Walls (1988), Ocean's next studio album, featured the no. 1 single " Get Outta My Dreams, Get into My Car ", and the album was certified platinum. Ocean's eighth studio album Time to Move On (1993) failed to produce any major successes, but his 1989 Greatest Hits collection has been
1380-756: The Royal Geographical Society moved into Savile Row, so did the Savile Club ; a gentlemen's club founded in 1868 as the New Club, occupying rooms overlooking Trafalgar Square; it changed to its current name during its residence at 12 Savile Row, retaining the name when it moved in 1882 to premises in Piccadilly. Savile Row was extended to Conduit Street in 1937–38, and by 1939, the Metropolitan Police Station
1440-782: The U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and Hot Black Singles charts in late 1984, and the album debuted in the top ten, peaking at no. 9 on both the US Billboard 200 and the UK Albums Chart simultaneously in the U.S. and UK. Suddenly reached gold in the UK, and was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). He also recorded with Scott Walker in 1984, singing harmony vocals on " Track Three " from Walker's eleventh studio album Climate of Hunter . “Caribbean Queen” scored Ocean two Grammy Award nominations, and he won
1500-408: The UK. In 1977, his single " Red Light Spells Danger " also peaked at no. 2. After a period of limited chart success, he released the single " Caribbean Queen (No More Love on the Run) " in 1984. In the UK, the song peaked at no. 6. In the U.S., it entered the Billboard Hot 100 at no. 85 but peaked at no. 1 ten weeks later. Ocean won the 1985 Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for
1560-616: The Younger and Irish-born playwright and MP Richard Brinsley Sheridan were residents. Tailors started doing business in the area in the late 18th century; first in Cork Street , about 1790, then by 1803 in Savile Row itself. In 1846, Henry Poole , later credited as the creator of the dinner jacket , opened an entrance to Savile Row from his tailoring premises in Old Burlington Street. Founded in 1849 by Henry Huntsman, H. Huntsman & Sons moved to No. 11 Savile Row with
1620-406: The affluent and influential nature of the residents of Savile Row, started to open businesses in the area in the late 18th century, first in Cork Street , about 1790, then by 1803 in Savile Row itself. None of those original tailors survive today, though Henry Poole & Co , who through Edward VII 's patronage, helped make the street fashionable, still have a presence in Savile Row. Poole moved
1680-484: The album debuted in the UK Albums Chart at no. 17. In October 2007, Ocean commenced his first UK tour in more than 15 years. On 20 October 2010, Ocean was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the MOBO Awards in London. On 29 July 2011, Ocean became a Companion of the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts . His title was presented by Paul McCartney . In 2012, Ocean made
1740-504: The area could lead to the death of the business locally, as tailors, many of whom traditionally manufacture their suits in their premises, in basement studios, could be priced out of the local property market. The Savile Row Bespoke Association was founded in 2004 to protect and develop bespoke tailoring as practised in Savile Row and the surrounding streets. The member tailors are typically required to put at least 50 hours of hand labour into each two-piece suit. The Association, along with
1800-521: The bespoke style for the modern market - having each broken away independently from the Savile Row mould. Public relations professional Alison Hargreaves coined the term "New Bespoke Movement" to describe collectively the work of this "new generation" of tailors. Interest reached a peak in 1997 when the three were featured together in Vanity Fair . The newcomers altered their shop fronts and used marketing and publicity to their advantage; challenging
1860-534: The company into 32 Savile Row in 1846, following the death of his father James Poole, and the company is now at No. 15. Henry Poole is credited as creator of the dinner jacket , when he made a smoking jacket for the young Edward VII in 1860. Tailoring was softened in the early 20th century by Dutch tailor Frederick Scholte when he developed the English drape for the Duke of Windsor. Scholte's "dress soft" style
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1920-523: The designers Richard James , Ozwald Boateng , and Timothy Everest . With increasing rents and criticisms from Giorgio Armani of falling behind the times, the number of tailors in Savile Row had declined to 19 in 2006, from approximately 40 in the 1950s. However, tailoring businesses have increased since 2006; as of October 2014, a local online directory listed 44 tailoring and clothing businesses on and around Savile Row. Some tailors had expressed concern in 2005 that an increase in commercial development in
1980-527: The ending of the war in 1919. During the First World War, Huntsman's was a tailor to the military, producing dress uniforms for British officers. In 1969, Nutters of Savile Row modernised the style and approach of traditional Savile Row tailoring ; a modernisation that continued into the 1990s with the "New Bespoke Movement", involving the designers Richard James , Ozwald Boateng , and Timothy Everest . The term "bespoke" as applied to fine tailoring
2040-404: The influence of Burlington 's interpretation of Palladian architecture , known as "Burlingtonian", which was to have some influence on English architecture in the 16th century. As tailoring moved into the street, the house frontages were altered to bring natural light into the tailors' working area with the addition of glass frontages and light wells. The houses have been much altered over time;
2100-557: The interview, the name was derived from a local football team that was in his home town in Trinidad and Tobago, who called themselves "Oceans 11". Between 1976 and 1982, Ocean released four studio albums: Billy Ocean (1976), City Limit (1980), Nights (Feel Like Getting Down) (1981) and Inner Feelings (1982) through his record label GTO , none of which scored success on any musical charts, aside from his biggest single up to that point, 1976's " Love Really Hurts Without You ", which
2160-568: The management contract as Ocean was underage — asked Morphew to release him from the recording contract, which he did without penalty. In 1969, he joined a local band, the Shades of Midnight, playing in the Shoreditch area of London. He recorded a David Myers and John Worsley composition, "Nashville Rain", his first single, backed with "Sun in the Morning", in 1971 for Spark Records under
2220-523: The name Les Charles, and for two years fronted a studio band called Scorched Earth, with whom he released "On the Run" backed with "Let's Put Our Emotions in Motion" in 1974. In an interview with Myf Warhurst on ABC Radio Melbourne , Ocean stated that the story of his stage name being taken from the local Ocean Estate, Stepney in London's East End , where he was living at the time, was incorrect. According to
2280-500: The original Burlingtonian design has been mostly lost, though No. 14 still retains much of the original external features. When the Royal Geographical Society occupied No. 1, they built a glass-roofed map-room in the courtyard, a small astronomical observatory on the roof, and a new portico – which may be the basis for the current appearance of the façade. Several of the buildings on Savile Row are listed on
2340-567: The original external features. The Royal Geographical Society occupied No. 1 from 1870 to 1912, from where significant British exploration was planned, including into Asia, Africa, and the South Pole ; and, according to the society, the address "became associated with adventure and travel". David Livingstone was laid out in state at the society's headquarters, before being buried in Westminster Abbey . In 1871, shortly after
2400-471: The owners, the Pollen Estate, is working in partnership with Westminster Council to protect the street's tailoring heritage under the Savile Row SPA (Special Policy Area). The Association objected to the American retailer Abercrombie & Fitch 's plan to open a children's store at 3 Savile Row, concerned that chain stores entering the street would drive up rents, and took part in, what was then,
2460-417: The roof of the building, on 30 January 1969, and was recorded for the documentary film Let It Be ; the last words of the band, spoken by John Lennon as the police stopped the performance, were "I hope we passed the audition." In 1969, Nutters of Savile Row modernised the style and approach of the traditional tailors; a modernisation which continued in the 1990s with the "New Bespoke Movement", involving
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2520-400: The single " There'll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry) ". In 1988, his single " Get Outta My Dreams, Get into My Car " reached no. 1 in the U.S. and no. 3 in the UK. In recognition of his success and influence, Ocean has received a number of awards. In 2002, he was presented with an honorary doctorate of music by the University of Westminster. In 2010, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award at
2580-457: The single by will.i.am was released in 2005. In February and March 2008 he toured Australia and the Far East. His ninth studio album Because I Love You was released on 2 February 2009. In April 2010, an 18-track compilation album was released in the UK by Sony Music titled The Very Best of Billy Ocean to tie in with a 30-date tour of the UK and Ireland. Featuring Ocean's biggest hits,
2640-486: The site of what is now No. 1, and occupied by a series of nobles until it was demolished in 1730 in preparation for the laying out of the houses on the east of Savile Row in 1731. Savile Row was built between 1731 and 1735, on freehold land known as Ten Acres belonging to a merchant tailor, William Maddox, as part of the development of the Burlington Estate , and is named after Lady Dorothy Savile , wife of
2700-406: The song. It also charted in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa and across Europe under three different titles. Across the next three years, Ocean accumulated a series of international hit singles. Released in 1985, " When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going " peaked at no. 1 in the UK and no. 2 in the U.S. the following year. In the same year, he achieved an American no. 1 with
2760-518: The street has had a varied history that has included accommodating the headquarters of the Royal Geographical Society at 1 Savile Row, where significant British explorations to Africa and the South Pole were planned; and more recently, the Apple office of the Beatles at 3 Savile Row, where the band's final live performance was held on the roof of the building. Originally named Savile Street, it
2820-455: The street's tailoring heritage under the Savile Row SPA (Special Policy Area). In 2014, Norway's Oil Fund , the world's largest sovereign wealth fund , acquired a 57.8% interest in the Pollen Estate from The Church Commissioners . This includes properties in Mayfair, among which is Savile Row. The first house in what would become Savile Row was "a fine House and Ground", built in 1674 on
2880-438: The successful singles " When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going ", the theme from the film The Jewel of the Nile (1985); this was a no. 1 success in the UK and a no. 2 in the United States; and " There'll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry) " (a U.S. no. 1 and a major UK success). Also included were the title track and " Love Is Forever ", which were no. 10 and no. 16 U.S. successes for Ocean, respectively. It also earned Ocean
2940-723: The then unknown Simon Doonan ; and clients included the Beatles, Mick Jagger , Elton John , and Andrew Lloyd Webber . Nutter left the company in 1976 and went to work at Kilgour. He died in 1992. However, Terry Haste, cutter at Tommy Nutter, continues with John Kent (holder of the Royal Warrant for the Duke of Edinburgh) nearby at 7 Sackville Street. Modernisation had slowed by the early 1990s; Savile Row tailors were "struggling to find relevance with an audience that had grown increasingly disassociated". Three tailors, Ozwald Boateng , Timothy Everest (an apprentice of Nutter's), and Richard James , then became known for revitalising
3000-738: The top 10 of the UK Singles Chart . All songs written by Keith Diamond and Billy Ocean, except where noted. On the European release, the first track was "European Queen (No More Love on the Run)" (4:50), replacing "Caribbean Queen". On the UK Jive release (HIP 12) the track length was given (and measured) as 7:52 and titled "Caribbean Queen (No More Love on the Run)". Shipments figures based on certification alone. Billy Ocean Leslie Sebastian Charles MBE (born 21 January 1950), known professionally as Billy Ocean ,
3060-595: The west side. Initially, the street was occupied by military officers and their wives, along with politicians: William Pitt the Younger wrote letters from the street when it was called Savile Street; Irish-born playwright and MP, Richard Brinsley Sheridan lived at 14 Savile Row in 1813–16, till his death. Jules Verne had Phileas Fogg , his lead character in Around the World in Eighty Days , live at 7 Savile Row –
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#17327934406613120-469: Was a top 40 and a top 10 hit in both the UK (no. 2) and the U.S. (no. 22). As Sony Music acquired GTO Records in 1978, Ocean was shifted to Jive from Epic , in which he received a second breakthrough in his career in the early 1980s. Late 1984 saw the release of his fifth studio album Suddenly and its main single, " Caribbean Queen (No More Love on the Run) " becoming successes on the charts. "Caribbean Queen" became Ocean's first no. 1 single on both
3180-475: Was built between 1731 and 1735 as part of the development of the Burlington Estate . It was designed under the influence of Burlington's interpretation of Palladian architecture , known as "Burlingtonian". Henry Flitcroft , under the supervision of Daniel Garrett , appears to have been the main architect – though 1 and 22–23 Savile Row were designed by William Kent . Initially, the street was occupied mainly by military officers and their wives; later William Pitt
3240-448: Was built in the basement ; though it was poorly designed, the Beatles recorded Let It Be there before a new studio was constructed in 1971 at an estimated cost of $ 1.5 million. Various artists, including Badfinger , Mary Hopkin , and Marc Bolan recorded in the basement studio until it closed in May 1975. The Beatles' final live performance, known as the " rooftop concert ", was held on
3300-524: Was closed in March 2019 and the space taken over by Hackett in June as its flagship store. The original architectural plan for Savile Row is believed to have been drawn up by Colen Campbell , with Henry Flitcroft as the main architect of the street, under the supervision of Daniel Garrett ; though 1 and 22–23 Savile Row were designed by William Kent , who moved into No. 2. These architects were all under
3360-468: Was constructed on the corner of Boyle Street. This police station was damaged in another German bombing raid in September 1940, during which the building opposite, No. 21a, was destroyed, as was No. 7 earlier that month. Fortress House , an eight-storey block of offices faced with Portland stone, was constructed at 23 Savile Row in 1949-50 and occupied by a series of government ministries, ending with
3420-426: Was developed into the "London cut", the house style of Anderson & Sheppard, by Per Anderson, a protégé of Sholte. The "London cut" is a high small armhole with a generous upper sleeve that permits the jacket to remain close to the neck while freeing the arm to move with comfort. Though the reputation of tailoring on Savile Row is for bespoke suits, ready-to-wear clothes were introduced by Gieves & Hawkes ,
3480-524: Was found and the House was closed. Modernisation of tailoring continued in 1969 with Nutters of Savile Row. Nutters of Savile Row was opened on Valentine's Day 1969 by Tommy Nutter and Edward Sexton , who had worked together at Donaldson, Williamson & Ward. Financially backed by Cilla Black and Peter Brown of the Beatles Apple Corps, Nutters used bold window displays, created by
3540-584: Was one of a number of UK hits he had achieved by the release of this album. Despite these earlier hits, Suddenly became Ocean's first charting album in the United Kingdom, reaching number nine on the UK Album Chart . It also reached number nine in the US, and spawned two additional US top-five singles in the title track and " Loverboy ", while a fourth single, "Mystery Lady", reached the US top 40. " Caribbean Queen " and " Suddenly " also reached
3600-462: Was to be released on 17 April 2020. After a delay, it was later released on 4 September 2020. Ocean has lived in Sunningdale , Berkshire, England, with his wife, Judy, since 1978. They have three children. His son played rugby sevens at the 2014 Commonwealth Games for Barbados . Ocean decided to become vegetarian after the loss of his mother, who died from ovarian cancer in 1989. He
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