The Very Best of Billy Ocean features a collection of Billy’s most memorable and chart topping tracks from the 70s and 80s, including his best-loved singles such as "When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going" released in 1986 as the theme song to the movie Jewel of the Nile. Also on the album is "Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run)" which earned Billy a Grammy for Best R&B Vocal, and hits "Red Light Spells Danger", "Love Really Hurts Without You", "Suddenly" and "Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car." A Grammy award winner with worldwide sales of over 30 million, Billy hit the number one spot across three continents in the 70s and 80s, counting no fewer than six UK top 10 singles.

With hit albums the world over, Billy has notched up an impressive three Platinum albums (including two which are certified 2x Platinum). In 2018, he was recognised for International Achievement at the 2018 Ivor Novello Awards.