Sea Cruise is a classic rock and roll song written and originally recorded by Huey Piano Smith and His Clowns in 1959. The best known version was recorded by Frankie Ford in 1959, with Ford’s voice dubbed over Smith’s original backing track. The song was featured on the Saturday Night Beech-Nut Show and was released in 1971. The song’s meaning, lyric interpretation, video, and chart position are available on the album Sea Cruise: The Very Best Of Frankie Ford. The song was first released by Frankie Ford with the backing track featuring ships. The song was performed by Frankie Ford on the ABC-TV program American Bandstand on March 23, 1959. The song was at 24 on the time of its release. Frankie Ford, whose hit record Sea Cruise brought him international fame at 19, passed away on Monday in Gretna, Louisiana, near New Orleans. The song’s lyrics explore the old man rhythm in his shoes, the blues, and the importance of being a guest.
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📹 Frankie Ford “Sea Cruise”
Saturday Night Beech-Nut Show. March 21, 1959.
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