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"Sea of Love" is a song written by John Philip Baptiste (better known as Phil Phillips) and George Khoury. It was the only top-40 chart-maker for Phillips, who never recorded another hit.[2]

"Sea of Love"
"Sea of Love" sheet music
Song by Phil Phillips
from the album Sea Of Love
Published1959
ReleasedJuly 1959
Recorded1959
Genre
  • Rhythm and blues
  • swamp pop[1]
Length2:30
LabelMercury
Songwriter(s)Phil Phillips, George Khoury

Background


Baptiste, who was working as a bellboy in Lake Charles, Louisiana, wrote "Sea of Love" for a love interest. He was introduced to local record producer George Khoury, who brought Baptiste into his studio to record it. At Khoury's request, Baptiste took the stage name of Phil Phillips. The song, originally credited to Phil Phillips with The Twilights, was released on a small record label owned by Khoury, but due to its success it was eventually leased to Mercury Records. Despite the success of "Sea of Love", Phillips claims that he has only ever received US$6,800 for recording it.[2]


Chart performance


Phil Phillips' 1959 recording of the song peaked at No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard R&B chart[3] and No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. "The Three Bells" by The Browns kept it from the No.1 spot.[4] In 1959, it sold over one million copies and was awarded a gold disc.[5]


Notable cover versions


The song has been covered by a number of artists since the first 1959 recording. Among the most notable versions are the following:




See also



References


  1. "What Is Swamp Pop Music?". ThoughtCo. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
  2. Hamilton, Andrew. "Phil Phillips Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved April 13, 2008.
  3. Whitburn, Joel (2004). The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits, 8th Edition (Billboard Publications), page 491.
  4. [dead link]
  5. Murrells, Joseph (1978). The Book of Golden Discs (2nd ed.). London: Barrie and Jenkins Ltd. pp. 116–117. ISBN 0-214-20512-6.
  6. Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 1955–1990 - ISBN 0-89820-089-X
  7. "Cash Box Top Singles 9/19/59". Tropicalglen.com. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
  8. "Official Charts Company". Officialcharts.com. October 1, 1959. Retrieved February 4, 2019.
  9. "Item Display - RPM - Library and Archives Canada". Collectionscanada.gc.ca. January 19, 1985. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
  10. Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992. Australian Chart Book, St Ives, N.S.W. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
  11. "RPM 100 Singles". RPM. December 22, 1984. Retrieved March 20, 2022 via Library and Archives Canada.
  12. "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Sea of Love". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
  13. "Official Charts Company". Officialcharts.com. January 26, 1985. Retrieved February 4, 2019.
  14. Hyatt, Wesley (1999). The Billboard Book of #1 Adult Contemporary Hits (Billboard Publications), page 289.
  15. "Cash Box Top 100 1/12/85". Tropicalglen.com. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
  16. "Official Charts Company". Officialcharts.com. March 2, 1991. Retrieved February 4, 2019.
  17. "RPM's Top 100 Singles of 1985". RPM. Vol. 43, no. 16. December 28, 1985. Retrieved February 18, 2018.
  18. "Top 100 Hits of 1985/Top 100 Songs of 1985". Musicoutfitters.com. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
  19. "Cash Box YE Pop Singles - 1985". Tropicalglen.com. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
  20. "Chanel No. 5: La Star (1990)". IMDB.
  21. "Music: Top 100 Songs | Billboard Hot 100 Chart". Billboard.com. January 5, 1985. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
  22. "Juno (2007)". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
  23. "Sea of Love (1989)". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
  24. The Kraken Rum: Black Ink on YouTube





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