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Sea Cruise by Frankie Ford

• Old man rhythm is in my shoes It's no use to 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 now I'm on bended knees I got to get to 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 to 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 now I'm on bended knees 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? Writer/s: HUEY SMITH Publisher: Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc. Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind
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• Barry from Sauquoit, Ny Per: http://www.oldiesmusic.com/news.htm Frankie Ford, the "New Orleans Dynamo" of swamp pop, died Monday (September 28th, 2015) at the age of 76 after what was termed a "lengthy illness"... He was born in Gretna, Louisiana, near New Orleans, and lived there all his life. Entering show business at an early age, he competed on Ted Mack's "Amateur Hour" on radio as a child and appeared in many local shows. Frankie started a group in high school featuring himself as vocalist and pianist and came to the attention of the owner of Ace Records, who offered him a contract. "Cheatin' Woman" was his first record and became a regional hit but the follow-up, "Sea Cruise" (originally the B-side of "Roberta") landed him at #14 in early 1959... Though four other chart tunes on Ace and Imperial Records failed to get any higher than #72 and a stint in the Army further de-railed his career, Frankie's position as an oldies staple was already assured... He appeared in the movie "American Hot Wax" in 1978 and was inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame in 2010... May he R.I.P.
• Barry from Sauquoit, Ny On March 23rd 1959, Frankie Ford performed "Sea Cruise" on the ABC-TV program 'American Bandstand'... At the time the song was at #24 on Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart; fourteen days later on April 6, 1959 it peaked at #14 {for two non-consecutive weeks - after its first week it fell to #15 ("The Tijuana Jail" by the Kingston Trio was at #14), the following week Mr. Ford moved back into the #14 position for it's second and final week} and spent 17 weeks on the Top 100... He had four* other Top 100 records; "Alimony" {#97 in 1959}, "Time After Time" {#75 in 1960}, "You Talk Too Much" {#87 in 1960}, and "Seventeen" [#72 in 1961} Mr. Ford, his given name is Francis Guzzo, he was adopted at an early age, will celebrate his 76th birthday this coming August 4th {2015}... * All five of his Top 100 records are available on You Tube.
• Susan from Atlanta, Georgia I didn't realize Johnny Rivers had covered this song. It makes sense, since he flew so high with "Rockin' Pneumonia" and it was written by the same person. I saw Johnny in concert on my birthday a few years ago -- a truly awesome event. I've loved his music since "Summer Rain" in the late '60s.
• Barry from Sauquoit, Ny On May 2nd 1971, Johnny Rivers' covered version of "Sea Cruise" entered Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart at position #98; it stayed on the chart for 4 weeks, peaking at #84... As already stated, the Herman Hermits also covered it; in the U.S.A. it was the B-side of "Just A Little Bit Better", which reached #7 on the Top 100 in 1965... Mr. Rivers, born John Henry Ramistella, will celebrate his 72nd birthday this coming November 7th, 2014 and Peter 'Herman' Noone, born Peter Blair Denis Bernard Noone, was also born in November; he will turn 67 years old on Nov. 5th, 2014.
• Steve Dotstar from Los Angeles, Ca johnny Vincent and his company ACe Records made some cool records..the story behind this one as I am reading it on this website is a strange one.
• Memphis "piano" Joe from Los Angeles, Ca I made a piano instrumental version of "Sea Cruise" - you can hear it at www.jwdirect.net just scroll down to "Track 2" Your fellow Sea Cruise fan, Memphis Piano Joe (search my name at YouTube)
• Walter from Antwerp, Belgium The horn arrangement was later copied by The Clash in 'Wrong 'Em Boyo' (1979), in itself a cover of a rather obscure rock steady track by Jamaican group The Rulers.
• Rick from San Juan, United States In one of the many memorable scenes from the 1978 movie "American Hot Wax", Frankie lip-syncs "Sea Cruise" while in the recording studio making a hit record. Fantastic film. Too bad it's still not available on DVD.

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The Meaning Behind The Song: Sea Cruise by Frankie Ford

When it comes to timeless classics, “Sea Cruise” by Frankie Ford is an absolute gem. Released in 1959, this upbeat and energetic tune still manages to capture the hearts of listeners to this day. From its catchy melody to its playful lyrics, “Sea Cruise” is a song that is sure to make you want to dance and sing along.

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As soon as the buoy bell and fog horn sound effects kick in, you can’t help but feel the anticipation building. The instrumental opening lays the foundation for what’s to come, setting the scene for a delightful journey that awaits.

Old Man Rhythm

The lyrics of “Sea Cruise” speak to the power of music, particularly the infectious rhythm that can compel even the most despondent individual to get up and dance. The opening lines, “Old man rhythm is in my shoes, no use t’sittin’ and a’singin’ the blues,” urge us to let go of our worries and embrace the joy that music can bring. We are invited to be the guest of the singer and embark on a sea cruise together.

The repetition of the phrase “Oo-ee, oo-ee baby” adds a playful and charming tone to the song. It serves as a chorus that invites us to join in, as if urging everyone to let loose and enjoy the ride.

A Call to Move and Rock

The second verse emphasizes the singer’s desire to get moving and rock the night away. The lyrics, “I got to get t’rockin’ get my hat off the rack, I got to boogie woogie like a knife in the back,” paint a picture of someone who is ready to let loose and dance with abandon.

This song is not just an invitation to dance, but also a plea for someone to join the singer. The lines “Feel like jumpin’ baby won’t ya join me please, I don’t like beggin’ but I’m on bended knee” suggest a yearning for companionship and shared enjoyment.

The Rhythm of the Heart

The instrumental interlude provides a moment of respite before the song picks up again. It allows the listener to appreciate the infectious rhythm and the beat that drives the entire song forward.

The repetition of the chorus in the final verses reasserts the song’s invitation to let go and join in the fun. It serves as a reminder that dancing and enjoying oneself is a universal activity that knows no boundaries.

As a fan of oldies music, “Sea Cruise” holds a special place in my heart. It’s a song that I’ve enjoyed with my loved ones, creating memories of dancing and singing together. From road trips with my family to impromptu dance parties with friends, “Sea Cruise” has always managed to bring a smile to our faces and create a sense of joy and togetherness.

About the Album and Credits

“Sea Cruise” was featured on Frankie Ford’s debut album titled “Let’s Take a Sea Cruise” released in 1959. The album showcases his distinctive and energetic style, which made him a prominent figure in the early rock and roll scene.

The song was written by Huey “Piano” Smith, a talented musician known for his contributions to the rhythm and blues genre. Smith’s catchy composition and Ford’s charismatic delivery combined to create a true classic.

Additionally, it’s worth mentioning that “Sea Cruise” has been covered by various artists throughout the years, including Johnny Hallyday’s “La croisière des souvenirs” and Giorgio Gaber’s rendition of the song. These covers attest to the enduring popularity of the original version.

“Sea Cruise” by Frankie Ford is a timeless song that continues to captivate audiences with its infectious rhythm and playful lyrics. It speaks to the power of music to uplift our spirits and bring people together in dance and joy. So, the next time you hear the buoy bell and fog horn sound effects, don’t hesitate to join the sea cruise and let yourself be carried away by the irresistible groove of this classic tune!

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New ‘Cheap’ Cruise Missile Concept Flight Tested By Silicon Valley-Backed Start-Up

Ares Industries, a new U.S. defense start-up, says it began flight testing of a compact and relatively low-cost anti-ship cruise missile concept within 11 weeks of its founding. This comes amid a new surge in interest in cheaper stand-off munitions within the U.S. military as it shifts its focus to preparing for conflicts with high-end fights, especially one against China in the Pacific , that could require massive expenditure of munitions. A growing consensus is also emerging within America’s armed forces that large established prime contractors will not be able to meet these demands alone and that more attention should be given to what smaller firms have to offer .

Ares announced its flight test and otherwise laid out its company vision in a press release yesterday . The news came via the powerful technology incubator Y Combinator , which is backing the start-up in its first-ever foray into the weapons sector. Founded in 2005, Y Combinator has become a Silicon Valley institution , having raised hundreds of billions of dollars over the years to help launch thousands of companies , including Airbnb, DoorDash, and Reddit.

“Ares is building a new class of anti-ship cruise missiles. We are going to deliver the capabilities that the DoD wants in a form factor that’s 10x smaller and 10x cheaper,” according to the release. “Our missiles will be compatible with existing launch platforms, deliver smaller payloads at high subsonic speeds, and take out ships hundreds of miles away. We’re focusing on ground and ship-launched variants to start but will expand into air-launched versions, as well as versions with extended ranges and different payloads.”

“We spent the summer building multiple prototypes and flight-testing them in the Mojave,” the release adds. “In 11 weeks, we went from starting the company to flight testing with our own design.”

Ares Industries, which builds cruise missiles, launched today out of YC’s current batch. This is YC's first weapons company, and this is an actual photo of their missile. Here is the story of Ares Industries and why we funded them. (1/10) pic.twitter.com/n8KR4bFaaN — Jared Friedman (@snowmaker) August 21, 2024

Details about that flight test and how much the design in question reflects the expected final product are unclear. A rendering the company has put out, seen at the top of this story and below, shows a stealthy-looking munition with a notable chine line that wraps around the front end, as well as pop-out main wings and tail fins. The design’s overall form has some very broad similarities to existing cruise missiles and other similar “air vehicles,” including Lockheed Martin’s air-launched Speed Racer drone .

Ares does not yet appear to have released any hard specifications, current or planned, but says that it is targeting a $300,000 unit cost for its missiles. The company has also drawn a comparison between this goal and current anti-ship cruise missiles that cost around $3 million apiece, which appears to be a reference to Lockheed Martin’s AGM-158C Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM).

The AGM-158C is currently only in U.S. service in an air-launched configuration, but has also been successfully test-fired from a warship using the Mk 41 Vertical Launch System (VLS). The U.S. military’s current anti-ship cruise missile inventory also includes Tomahawks (including forthcoming types further optimized for the ship-killing role ), Naval Strike Missiles , and Harpoons , but these also all cost between $1 million and $2 million each. The video below from The War Zone ‘s YouTube channel explores these and other naval missile costs in more detail.

Ares’ release also says it is “on track to deliver early working missile systems to our first customers by mid-2025,” but does not elaborate.

The War Zone has reached out for more information about Ares’ work.

“A war with China in the Taiwan Strait would look nothing like what we’ve seen in Ukraine or the Middle East. Wargames within DoD and military experts are in agreement that the most useful weapons in such a conflict would be long-range anti-ship weapons or cruise missiles,” Ares notes in a section titled “Why we’re doing this” in yesterday’s press release. “The United States is not adequately prepared. In a potential conflict, our stockpiles will run out in weeks, and we currently don’t have the industrial capacity to build at a rate that could win a war, much less deter China.”

“When the US invaded Iraq in 2003, we launched 800 Tomahawks,” Jared Friedman, a partner at Y Combinator, wrote separately in a series of posts about Ares on X yesterday. “At today’s production rate, that would take us a decade to replenish.”

The other problem is that anti-ship missiles only come in one size: big. These missiles were designed to blow up huge destroyers but the frigates in the Chinese Navy are much smaller. And now we have drone ships! It makes no sense to take out a $200K drone ship with a $3M… — Jared Friedman (@snowmaker) August 21, 2024

U.S. military operations to protect commercial shipping and friendly warships in and around the Red Sea since October 2023, as well as the defense of Israel against Iran’s missile and drone strikes in April , have given new emphasis to concerns about munitions expenditure rates and the industrial capacity to replenish those stockpiles . The ships assigned to the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group notably fired 153 Tomahawks while operating around the Red Sea between November 2023 and June 2024. At the same time, the Navy only has plans to buy 181 of those missiles over the next five years, according to its proposed budget for the upcoming 2025 fiscal cycle.

Furthermore, “recent conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine have shown that our weapons are too large, too expensive for the wars of today. Existing anti-ship cruise missiles are low-volume, multi-million dollar, 3,000 lb behemoths meant to take out large cruisers and destroyers,” Ares release continues. “But Chinese shipbuilding capability is far superior to ours, and we can’t make enough anti-ship missiles to counter. In addition, huge missiles aren’t needed to take out the smaller corvettes and frigates that make up the People’s Liberation Army Navy. And $3M missiles make even less sense to take out swarms of $200k small, unmanned surface vessels.”

The War Zone has previously explored in detail the worrying disparity between U.S. and Chinese shipbuilding capacity , as well as the game-changing impact that swarms of uncrewed systems in the air and down below are likely to have on both sides of any future Taiwan crisis. U.S. officials have now publicly said that a key component of plans to help defend the island from an invasion from the mainland revolves around creating a “hellscape” for Chinese forces full of uncrewed aerial systems, boats, and underwater vehicles, as you can read more about here .

Not highlighted in Ares’ release are the ever-growing anti-access and area denial threats U.S. forces will face in any future high-end conflict against a neer-pear competitor, especially one against China in the Pacific. This, in turn, has been driving additional demand for new and improved stand-off strike capabilities like cruise missiles, and more of them. When it comes to air-launched munitions, specifically, interest has also grown in more compact designs that can fit inside internal weapons bays on stealthy aircraft , giving them improved strike capabilities and capacity while still being able to fly in the more low-observable configurations.

In any high-end fight against the People’s Liberation Army, the U.S. military could expect to be tasked with prosecuting tens of thousands of targets across a broad area. At the same time, not all of those targets would require the use of higher-end munitions like LRASM or the members of the AGM-158 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) family of land-attack cruise missiles from which it is derived.

The U.S. military is not unaware of these issues and multiple branches have been actively exploring new lower-cost cruise missile concepts and related technology developments for years now in response to this reality. Just in June, the Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), in cooperation with the U.S. Air Force, announced that it had picked four companies to build and demonstrate so-called “Enterprise Test Vehicles” (ETV) that could be stepping stones to cheaper cruise missiles, as well as lower-cost platforms for launching electronic warfare attacks or to act as decoys. Since then, the ETV effort has also emerged as a prime example of how America’s armed forces are also looking to push beyond traditional defense companies to meet its demands not just for new munitions designs, but also the capacity to build those weapons in useful numbers.

A key component of the ETV project is exploring ways “to expand our industrial base into non-traditional suppliers that perhaps have not historically been large-scale munitions producers,” Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force Gen. James Slife explained during a virtual talk that the Air & Space Forces Association’s Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies hosted in July. “If the manufacturing techniques we’re able to leverage pan out we’ll be able to take advantage of a bigger part of the American industrial base to produce munitions for us.”

At another Mitchell Institute event in July, Tim Grayson, Special Assistant to Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, disclosed that the Air Force is now working on a new Affordable Mass Munition concept, which sounds similar in many respects to the ETV effort.

“People… were thinking about how we do a better job of applying digital engineering and said you know, ‘if we built a software programmable, modular, but recoverable air vehicle that looks a lot like a missile and flies over most of the missile envelope that could greatly accelerate how we do test[ing],” Grayson said. “And it was sort of like chocolate and peanut butter coming together. …this modular thing for testing purposes, it’s very adaptable, one of the modules is a warhead, sure looks like a low-cost cruise missile.”

New, lower-cost, longer-range strike capabilities to engage threats at sea and on land are of growing interest to the U.S. Navy , the U.S. Marine Corps , and the U.S. Army , as well.

In addition, the need to not just accelerate the development of new munitions and other weapon systems, but also their production, all while keeping costs as low as possible, is becoming a more common topic of discussion across the Department of Defense. Currently, it can take years to go from a contract award to the production and delivery of higher-end weapons due to factors like needing to order system-specific high-tech parts.

In addition to cruise missile programs, this has been particularly apparent in relation to uncrewed systems. The Pentagon’s Replicator initiative , which has a goal of helping America’s armed forces field thousands of uncrewed systems with autonomous capabilities in 2025, is a prime example of this growing trend.

Helping to support foreign partners faced with similar demands for affordable stand-off strike capacity, as well as leveraging industrial capacity in those countries to help meet U.S. needs, are part of this equation, too. It emerged in July that the Air Force’s Extended Range Attack Munition (ERAM) effort is focused primarily on delivering that capability – a precision air-launched 500-pound-class weapon with a projected range of around 250 miles – to Ukraine .

Defense contractors, large and small, are clearly taking note. Anduril, which has become something of a poster child for new entrants into the U.S. defense sector, unveiled plans for a novel “hyperscale” production facility and accompanying manifesto about its vision for the future when it comes to affordable and scalable manufacturing earlier this month, as you can learn more about here .

“More More More Production” poster Anduril Industries, 2024 pic.twitter.com/daf2OIkx27 — Anduril Industries (@anduriltech) August 20, 2024

Much remains to be learned about Ares Industries’ new cruise missile and the company’s broader plans. At the same time, it reflects a clear and still growing demand signal from the U.S. military for new lower-cost stand-off strike capacities, as well as interest in expanding the available industrial base to produce those munitions at scale.

Together with the backing from Y Combinator, Ares’ arrival on the scene looks to be a sign of broader things to come in the U.S. defense sector.

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Medicare has notoriously underpaid hospitals. Private insurers offering Medicare Advantage are even worse, as their delay and denial tactics squeeze hospital margins further.

How to find the best credit card interest rates: Excellent credit is key

The best credit card interest rates, as low as 0% for a limited time, are available to responsible borrowers with excellent credit.

Fabrizio Romano in hot water, Leagues Cup recap & discussing the new NWSL collective bargaining agreement

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros give their take on the controversy surrounding Fabrizio Romano & Mason Greenwood. They also break down Leagues Cup action and react to the new NWSL collective bargaining agreement.

Jason Heyward designated for assignment by Dodgers, squeezed out in roster crunch

Jason Heyward was designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Dodgers soon after losing his starting right field position to Mookie Betts.

Here’s why online banks offer the highest savings interest rates

If you’re looking for the best savings interest rates, you’ve probably noticed that most are offered by online banks. So how are online banks able to pay such high rates? Here’s the answer.

DNC 2024 live updates: Kamala Harris to speak at convention and accept presidential nomination tonight

The Democratic National Convention concludes on Thursday night.

Ford pivots on EVs, Waymo doubles its robotaxi ridership and Canoo leaves California

Monterey Car Week is a wrap. As TechCrunch contributor Abigail Bassett noted, a heavy dose of Silicon Valley’s software developers and founders added to the scenery this year. TechCrunch also spent some time with new Porsche North America CEO Timo Resch, who spoke about the upcoming all-electric Macan EV and how the German automaker will survive the turbulent market.

Fashion writer here: These 7 basics will easily transition from summer to fall

These classic pieces never go out of style and each can effortlessly take you from warm weather to cool.

Jennifer Lopez uses Amazon's No. 1 selling hair spray for glass-like smoothness

More than 54,000 Amazon shoppers have given it a shining five-star review.

FDA authorizes updated COVID vaccines. Who should get the shot and when, according to experts.

The new shots are designed to better protect against the variants fueling this summer's surge of COVID cases.

I'm 51 and test skin care for a living: Here are the week's best Amazon deals

Save up to 60% on skin-care essentials from Elemis, Grace & Stella, CosRx, CeraVe, RoC and more.

2025 Cadillac Escalade costs more money for a lot more tech

After a heavy update with lots more tech for 2025, the Cadillac Escalade costs more across the board, its base price rising $5,700 to $89,590.

Bentley bets big on hybrids and a younger luxury consumer

British luxury automaker Bentley is betting big on hybrids and going after a younger consumer.