Sea Cruise
Huey "Piano" Smith
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Old man rhythm is in my shoes No use t'sittin' and a'singin' the blues So be my guest, you got nothin' to lose Won't ya let me take you on a sea cruise? Oo-ee, oo-ee baby Oo-ee, oo-ee baby Oo-ee, oo-ee baby Won't ya let me take you on a sea cruise? Feel like jumpin' baby won't ya join me please I don't like beggin' but I'm on bended knee I got to get t'rockin get my hat off the rack I got to boogie woogie like a knife in the back So be my guest, you got nothin' to lose Won't ya let me take you on a sea cruise? Oo-ee, oo-ee baby Oo-ee, oo-ee baby Oo-ee, oo-ee baby Won't ya let me take you on a sea cruise? I got to get t'movin' baby I ain't lyin' My heart is beatin' rhythm and it's right on time So be my guest, you got nothin' to lose Won't ya let me take you on a sea cruise? Oo-ee, oo-ee baby Oo-ee, oo-ee baby Oo-ee, oo-ee baby Won't ya let me take you on a sea cruise? Feel like jumpin' baby won't ya join me please I don't like beggin' but I'm on bended knee Oo-ee, oo-ee baby Oo-ee, oo-ee baby Oo-ee, oo-ee baby Won't ya let me take you on a sea cruise?
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10 facts about this song
Song's Origin"Sea Cruise" was originally written and performed by Huey "Piano" Smith & His Clowns in the late 1950s.
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Unexpected DebutThe song was first sung in 1959 by Frankie Ford, with Smith's band backing him up after record producers opted for a white singer over Smith. Hence, Huey "Piano" Smith is often not credited for this hit song.
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Chart PerformanceFrankie Ford’s version of "Sea Cruise" reached #14 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #11 on the R&B chart in 1959.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, "Sea Cruise" has been covered by many popular musicians including Cliff Richard, Johnny Rivers, Chubby Checker, and Vince Taylor.
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Song’s Style"Sea Cruise" creatively blended elements of R&B, rock and roll, and New Orleans jazz, contributing to its popularity and longevity.
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Uniqueness of LyricsThe song uses nautical-themed words and imagery, which wasn't extremely common in pop music of the 1950s, making it stand out.
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Pioneering Role"Sea Cruise" has been described by some music historians as one of the foundations of the early rock and roll sound.
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LegacyIn spite of all the twists and turns involved in its release, "Sea Cruise" remains one of Huey "Piano" Smith's most well-known and enduring compositions.
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InfluenceThe song has also been credited with paving the way for other marine-themed songs such as "Surfin' U.S.A." by The Beach Boys.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has been featured in multiple films and television shows over the years, demonstrating its broad cultural impact and timeless appeal.
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