Loverboy (Billy Ocean song)

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"Loverboy" was Billy Ocean's second single from his 1984 album, Suddenly. It was produced by Keith Diamond and reached number 2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 (behind "Careless Whisper" by George Michael) as well as hitting number 20 on the soul chart, and number 15 on the UK Singles Chart in February 1985. It also reached the top spot of the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart in the U.S., in an extended version. The track was released on the Jive label under the catalogue reference, JIVE 80. The song was played in the first episode of the long-running BBC One medical drama Casualty on 6th September 1986.

Video Loverboy (Billy Ocean song)

Music video

The sci-fi-themed music video was shot at Durdle Door in Dorset, England, and features an alien rider on horseback riding up the coast to a bar built inside a cave.

Maps Loverboy (Billy Ocean song)

Track listings

7": Jive / JS1-9284 (US) JIVE 80 (UK)

1. "Loverboy" - 3:58
2. "Loverboy" (Dub Mix) - 4:59

12": Jive / JD1-9280 (US)

1. "Loverboy" (Extended Club Remix) - 8:08
2. "Loverboy" (Single Version) - 4:12
3. "Loverboy" (Dub Mix) - 4:59

12": Jive / JIVE T 80 (UK - Limited Edition)

1. "Loverboy" (Extended Club Remix) - 8:08
2. "Nights (Feel Like Getting Down)"
3. "Loverboy" (Dub Mix) - 4:59

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Charts

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Notable appearances in other media

• The song was played in an episode of the American television drama series The Fall Guy.
• The song was played in the pilot episode of Red Oaks.
• The song was played in the first episode of British television medical soap "Casualty".

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Boystar version

In 2002, Australian group "Boystar", consisting of Ian Starr, Decklyn Jaxx and Steven Childs, released a cover version of "Loverboy". It was their first and only release. it debuted at peaked at #12 on the ARIA singles chart.

Track listing

"Loverboy" was released on a 5-track CD single

1. "Loverboy" (Radio Edit) (3:37)
2. "This Ain't Love" (3:06)
3. "Loverboy" (Diego V Euro Club) (5:21)
4. "Loverboy" (DJ Nikko Dirty Club) (4:14)
5. "Loverboy" (Diego V RNB) (4:30)

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Other versions

• 2001: Jess & Crabbe (In Your Eer)

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References

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External links

• Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics

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