Judy Boucher — Can't Be With You Tonight
Introduction:
Born in St. Vincent in the Caribbean and raised in High Wycombe, England, Judy Boucher is a reggae and R&B singer who made history in 1987 as the first Caribbean female artist to achieve such a sustained run on the UK national singles chart. Her lovers rock anthem "Can't Be With You Tonight" — produced by Sonny Roberts in London — reached number 2 on the UK Singles Chart in April 1987, spending 17 weeks in the chart including 14 weeks in the Top 75. It charted across Europe and became a massive hit in the Philippines. Her follow-up "You Caught My Eye" reached UK number 18. A stadium performance in Belgium drew 40,000 fans with lighted candles. An extraordinary talent, and an extraordinary story.
From St. Vincent to High Wycombe:
Judy Boucher grew up in St. Vincent before relocating to High Wycombe around 1970. She began performing with her brother Bruce's band, Judy Jack and the Beanstalk, entertaining audiences across south-east England through the 1970s. After stepping back from music to raise a family, she was persuaded to return to the studio by her friend Felix Da Silva — a songwriter who had produced sentimental love songs for artists including Tim Chandell and Joyce Bond. The result was "Dreaming of a Little Island" in 1985 — a number one on the UK reggae chart and subsequently adopted as the Jamaica Tourist Board's official theme tune. It was the beginning of a remarkable second act.
Judy Boucher - The Best Of - Track Listing:
01 Chinchilla Choons Intro - (George Nooks).mp3
02 You Caught My Eye - Judy Boucher.mp3
03 Some Broken Hearts Never Mend - Judy Boucher.mp3
04 Judy Boucher - I'll Be Loving You.mp3
05 Judy Boucher - Used To Bring Me Roses.mp3
06 Take Your Memory With You - Judy Boucher.mp3
07 Can't Be With You Tonight - Judy Boucher.mp3
08 Mr Dream Maker - Judy Boucher.mp3
09 Dreaming of a Little Island - Judy Boucher.mp3
10 Lovely Paradise - Judy Boucher.mp3
11 Stand by Your Man - Judy Boucher.mp3
12 I Can't Stop Loving You - Judy Boucher.mp3
13 Sweet Dreams - Judy Boucher.mp3
14 When I Call Your Name - Judy Boucher.mp3
15 I'm A Survivor - Judy Boucher.mp3
16 In This Lonely Room - Judy Boucher.mp3
17 Tears On My Pillow - Judy Boucher.mp3
18 Crying in the Rain - Judy Boucher.mp3
19 That Night We Met - Judy Boucher.mp3
20 Turn Back the Time - Judy Boucher.mp3
21 Que Sera Sera - Judy Boucher.mp3
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Can't Be With You Tonight & Global Success:
Her 1987 debut album Can't Be With You Tonight, produced by Sonny Roberts at his London studio, contained the title track that changed everything. With crystal-clear vocals and a yearning, steadfast rhythm, "Can't Be With You Tonight" crossed from the reggae scene into the British mainstream, spending weeks in the UK Top 10 and peaking at number 2. Grokipedia notes it made her the first Caribbean female artist to secure such an extended run on the UK national charts. The song became a lovers rock standard and a Caribbean diaspora anthem. Her follow-up "You Caught My Eye" reached UK number 18. She toured Belgium — performing to 40,000 fans in a stadium — then South Africa (where she was a chart sensation), before touring Swaziland, Namibia and several other African countries. She also toured the Middle East, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Her 1992 album Tears on My Pillow was recorded in Johannesburg.
Key Releases:
- Dreaming of a Little Island (1985) — UK reggae #1
- Can't Be With You Tonight (1987, album) — debut album
- Can't Be With You Tonight (1987, single) — UK Singles Chart #2
- You Caught My Eye (1987) — UK #18
- Tears on My Pillow (1992, recorded Johannesburg)
- Whatever Will Be, Will Be (1995)
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