Judy Boucher

Judy Boucher (born in St. Vincent in the Caribbean) is a reggae and R&B singer. Her first solo song "Dreaming of a Little Island" was a hit in the reggae charts in 1985, and she is best known for her international hit single "Can't Be with You Tonight", which reached No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart in April 1987.

Lizzie Webb, TV's exercise queen at the time, heard the song while driving home and decided to use it as her exercise tune. The UK public began enquiring about it. Boucher's producer released it to satisfy the demand which gave Boucher her first national entry into the charts. The song hit No. 1 during mid-week, but then remained at No. 2 for four weeks in the UK and was also a hit in the Netherlands, Ireland, Switzerland, France, Greece, Spain and the Philippines.

Her Belgian tour remains one of the highlights of her career; it was quite momentous. At an appearance at one stadium, there were 40,000 people with lighted candles chanting "Judy Boucher" as she sang. A surprise call also came from South Africa informing her of being a massive hit there. She took up the invitation to visit but due to the boycott at the time, was unable to perform. However, she was asked to tour Swaziland, Namibia and several other African countries, appearing on TV, radio and in clubs. The response was overwhelming, with people turning up with gifts of all descriptions – animals, gold, clothes etc.

Her follow-up single, "You Caught My Eye" gave Boucher another national hit, peaking at No. 18 in the UK. Certifications

"Dreaming of a Little Island"

"My Heart Is Yearning"

"Lovely Paradise"

"Can't Be with You Tonight"

BPI: Silver "You Caught My Eye"

"Almost Certainly"

"Sweet Dreams" / "Beneath Still Waters"

"Tears on My Pillow" / "Am I That Easy to Forget"