Phil Phillips 45 rpm record "Sea of Love" Khoury's Original # 711 Juella RARE
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Phil Phillips 45 RPM Khoury's Original "Sea of Love"
Up for bid, or purchase at the "Buy It Now" price before a bid is placed,
is Phil Phillips "One Hit Wonder" Sea of Love.
"Sea of Love" is a song written by John Phillip Baptiste (aka Phil Phillips) and George Khoury.
Phillips' 1959 recording of the song peaked at #1 on the U.S. Billboard R&B chart, and #2 on the Billboard Hot 100.
It was the only top 40 chart song for Phillips, who never recorded another hit.
This record is in almost perfect condition.
However, there is very light writing (initials LU ?) on the label beside the "e" in Love.
This record is in great condition for its age.
I think you would be proud to own and listen to this "highly sought-after collectible"!
Please see the note at the bottom of the page.
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NOTE:
Phil Phillips was born John Phillip Baptiste in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and in 1958 he was working there as a bellhop. There was a girl named Verdie Mae Thomas who he was trying to impress, and since he was good with a guitar, he decided to do it with a song. In the Billboard Book of One Hit Wonders, Phillips is quoted as saying: "I had my guitar, so I went and wrote this song, 'Sea of Love.' You see, she really didn't believe in me. But I felt if I could sing about it - a sea of love where it's quiet and peaceful - I could really show her how much I loved her and cared for her."A gas meter reader heard Baptiste practicing the song and told him to see a record producer named George Khoury, who had him record the song and convinced him to take the stage name "Phil Phillips." The song was released on Khoury's independent record label, and did so well in Louisiana that Mercury Records picked up the song to distribute nationally, where it became a big hit. Phillips claims he earned just $6,800 from the song, and he didn't even get the girl, which is OK by him. Said Phillips, "I married the right one though. It's a good thing I didn't marry that Verdie." The famous harmony vocals on this song were performed by a group of friends Phillips brought to the studio. He had to teach them how to sing it. Phillips goes down in history as a one hit wonder, although he did release 4 more singles. He later became a DJ at KJEF in Jennings, Louisiana.
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