114 | 18 May 2024
A perennial favourite which has been re-released time and time again, Frankie Ford, who was born in Gretna, Louisiana on 4 August 1939, will be forever known as the singer of “Sea Cruise”. The recording was originally recorded by Huey Piano Smith and current understanding is that the Ace Record company decided to replace Smith’s vocal with Ford’s. The Frankie Ford version was recorded in 1959 and provided them with a million seller. Ford was inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame in 2010.
Frankie Ford died in Gretna, Louisiana following a long illness on 28 September 2015.
Ace 554, 1959. WI 366, March 1965.
Sea Cruise, US No 11 R&B, No 14 Pop, Gold disc.
Frankie Ford | Raucous Records | 14491
Collection of Martin Whitell
Sue Records UK 