This Valentine’s Day is filled with love, classic romance and a splash of reggae as internationally renowned artist, Judy Boucher, takes to the stage at the Boardwalk International Convention Center on 14 February 2017.
Setting the mood with her number one hits, “Can’t be with you tonight”, “Dreaming of a little island”, “Tears on my pillow” and many other favourites, this reggae and R&B singer will undoubtedly stir up emotion in adoring fans and have them swaying along to her beautiful, unique sound.
Hailing from the Carribean, Judy comes from humble beginnings where she was just part of her brother’s band, Judy Jack and the Beanstalk. In 1985, however, her entire life changed when local songwriter, Felix da Silva, approached Judy to record several of his songs.
In no time, her songs escalated Judy to the top of the charts. First “Dreaming of a little island”, a Felix da Silva song, enjoyed a number one spot on the reggae charts and became the Jamaica Tourist Board’s theme song. In 1987, her album Can’t be with you tonight was released and the title track quickly climbed to the number two spot on the UK charts, transforming Judy from small island girl to superstar.
Lizzie Webb, TV’s exercise queen at the time, heard Judy’s song while driving home one afternoon and decided to use it as her exercise tune. Subsequently, the Brittish public began asking questions about the song, and to satisfy the demand, Judy’s producer released it, giving Judy her first entry into worldwide charts. The song ended up being a hit in the Netherlands, Ireland, Switzerland, France, Greece, Spain and the Philippines.
Judy describes her tour to Belgium as one of her career highlights. At one performance, 40 000 people with lighted candles chanted “Judy Boucher” as she sang, showing an incredible love for her music. No long after that, she had a call to say that she was a massive hit in South Africa as well. She accepted an invite to perform, but due to a boycott at the time, was unable to. Judy then decided to visit Swaziland, Namibia and other African countries where she was overwhelmed with diverse gifts of gold and animals and also appeared on television and radio.
Judy is back in South Africa and ready to ignite a passion for her music as she performs for fans in Port Elizabeth. Supporting her on stage are well-known and loved South African artists Alistair Izobell and Garth Taylor.
Alan Straton
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