Lighthouse Family Biography

Paul Tucker spent many years in Newcastle trying to make big time in music and after several years finally sold all his musical equipment and studied for a degree in French and German. After graduation he found himslef with no active work to pursue and he took up working in a Newcastle night club. Over the years he retained one song he had writen, Ocean Drive, which he could play but couldnt sing. Determined to produce a record he put up "singer wanted" posters around Newcastle.

Also in Newcastle was Tunde Baiyewu who had just qualified with a degree in accounting and was working in a local bar. A friend who had seen the posters around Newcastle had previously heard Tunde singing along to the Gap Band. He recommended Tunde should pursue the option of singing. The two met up and Tunde immediately identified with Ocean Drive.

After an initial recording session, the balanced mix of European and African styles created the unique blend that Paul Tucker had been looking for. Demo tapes were quickly distributed and after November 1995 a release of Ocean Drive entered the UK charts. Sales never really peaked and Polydor actually deleted the record from their overseas catalog. Then a re-release of the bands single "Lifted," began climbing up the British charts and finally entered the top 5.

Since then Lighthouse Family have enjoyed a healthy UK following. To date, the album has sold nearly 2 million copies at home and is now getting recognition in the US.

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Ethereal | Reviewer: daniel | 11/20/11

Tears have just been running down my cheeks by just seeing all this comments.ive been a fan since the inception of the group.and i still identify with the songs after a decade.i got thousands of pple to like lighthouse family.thier songs have been a driving force in my life.

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Inspirational | Reviewer: Bolu Sarumoh | 9/7/11

Ocean drive. Thats my very best. I can only think of few songs that rival the artistic combination of Paul and Tunde. I remember back in 1997 while i was trying to get into medical school and going through rigorous preparatory work, just listening to the song gave me lots of hope. It is the song that defined that era of my life along with great hits like Michael jackson's thriller etc that defined other periods of my life. I think of the song and instantly, memories of that period come back to me, or i think of the period, and the song just comes back to me. Thats a powerful effect.

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perfect | Reviewer: chuck | 11/30/10

bravo and congratulations....your song are sooo inspiration. i just love it. i play it very early in the morning....and i can see my neighbors enjoying it. i can remember ocean drive about eleven years since ma father passed. Every time i play it ..it sends goose bumps down my spine. keep up the good work.....Accra

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memories of good times | Reviewer: Andrew Grant | 8/16/10

I got a text from my sister today that said..they played that song 'you and me forever' on the radio today and it reminded me of the restaurant. I replied 'what song? by who?' she replied The lighthouse family we used to play the casette all the time in the kitchens of my old restaurant. So i Youtubed it and then spent an hour listening to the tracks again ..wow id forgotten how beautiful these songs are ..how cool the guys looked ( no socks and cool suites ) and that must have been thirteen or fourteen years ago? Are they still together? still gigging? i want to see them! Good times and good tunes ..thanks Lighthouse Family .

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WOW | Reviewer: leyla gale | 3/23/10

wow i dont knw what to say your song "high" makes me and my mother cry. becouse my yonger brothers twin passed away at birth my mum had this song playing so yeah is was in december like 11 years ago. so yeah i just love all of your songs xoxo i wish i could see you live or in person. so yeah hope you get this GOD BLESS

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thrilling | Reviewer: obisanya charles | 10/19/09

when i first heard tunde's high and ocean drive almost or over ten years now i loved it but now its now my favourite music.i have even introduced his music to my friends and family even my grandma loved him.i wish he could come to come and play to us in nigeria.i love that guy.his voice is beautiful and im practicing that.he should keep it up.

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Like a Dream come true | Reviewer: belinda low | 4/13/09

I first heard this in one of my cycling classes and thought it's a gospel group or family as the name and songs suggest...You have added me as another fan. Keep up the good work of giving us 'listenable' stuff that are clean, fun, and healthy!

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oops! | Reviewer: Hydronium | 12/16/07

lighthouse family is da real thing to listen to!yours songs are kinda' inspirational and your tunes....well i sing them in my dreams.you know what?? you've got a nigerian fan right here and am behind u to the end!!

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dream star | Reviewer: abass kenny | 11/11/07

i love the combination of the guitter and voice,tunde is my dream star,and i pray to GOD that i have the means to invite him for my wedding.


im a dye hard fan since 98

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Amazing | Reviewer: samantha | 7/23/07

I first heard your song "high" on a camp on someones ipod. It's so catchy and just amazing music .. i love it you guys are incredible! Keep doing more of the same stuff xx

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