Billy Ocean - Carribean Queen Extended Version May 2026

Co-written and produced by Keith Diamond, "Caribbean Queen" was a strategic triumph. To ensure global appeal, Billy Ocean and his team recorded :

: The version that finally "caught fire," hitting #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and winning Ocean the 1985 Grammy for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance. What Makes the Extended Version Special? Caribbean Queen (No More Love on the Run) - Extended Mix Billy Ocean - Carribean Queen Extended Version

: Recorded specifically for the African continent. Co-written and produced by Keith Diamond, "Caribbean Queen"

Released in 1984, didn't just climb the charts—it defined an era of smooth, high-fidelity R&B. While the radio edit was a global smash, the Extended Version (often found on 12-inch vinyl) remains the ultimate way to experience this Grammy-winning masterpiece. The Story Behind the Anthem Co-written and produced by Keith Diamond