Watch the official music video for Billy Ocean's 1988 hit, which captures the song's soulful R&B aesthetic: Musical Composition
The song is characterized by its mid-tempo ballad structure and use of the synthesizer, which provided the warm, crystalline electric piano sounds typical of the late '80s. Lyrically, it uses visual metaphors of painting and rainbows to explore the "colors of emotion" felt in a deep romantic connection. Billy Ocean the colour of love - Facebook Billy Ocean - The Colour Of Love (1988 LP Version)
The song’s signature "FM sound" was crafted by a large ensemble of keyboardists, including Teddy Riley , who would soon after pioneer the "New Jack Swing" movement. Watch the official music video for Billy Ocean's
It was mixed at the famous Battery Studios in London by Nigel Green, contributing to its "picture-perfect" high-fidelity sound. It was mixed at the famous Battery Studios
The 1988 LP version of by Billy Ocean is a hallmark of late 1980s R&B, specifically noted for its polished production and soul-pop crossover appeal. A standout feature of this track is its all-star studio personnel , which included collaborations with some of the most influential R&B and jazz musicians of that era. Key Production & Personnel
