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The enthusiasm doo-wop fans had for the Chords' music was dampened when Gem Records claimed that one of the groups on its roster was called the Chords; consequently the group changed their name to the Chordcats. [3] Their success was a one-off as subsequent releases, including "Zippity-Zum", all failed to chart. [3]
It was written by James Keyes, Claude Feaster, Carl Feaster, Floyd F. McRae, and William Edwards, members of the Chords, and was released in 1954. It is sometimes considered the first doo-wop or rock and roll record to reach the top ten on the pop charts (as opposed to the R&B charts), as it was a top-10 hit that year for both the Chords (who ...
James Elton Keyes (born June 16, 1944) is a former American football placekicker and linebacker who played two seasons with the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Mississippi and was drafted by the Dolphins in the second round of the 1968 NFL/AFL Draft .
The Chords are a 1970s British pop music group, commonly associated with the 1970s mod revival, who had several hits in their homeland, before the decline of the trend brought about their break-up. They were one of the more successful groups to emerge during the revival, and they re-formed with the four original members for a UK tour during 2010.
In October, Keys performed the song on Jimmy Kimmel Live! from Tidal X Rock the Vote concert. [13] In November, Keys was joined by Miguel, Pedro Capó, and Farruko at the 20th Annual Latin Grammy Awards for a medley of a Spanish version of the song and "Calma" (2019). [14] In June 2020, Keys performed the song on NPR's Tiny Desk Concerts. [15]
"Empire State of Mind" is a hip-hop song that features rap verses from Jay-Z and vocals during the song's chorus from Keys. The piano component that runs throughout the song contains a sample of the 1970 single "Love on a Two-Way Street", written by Burt Keyes and Sylvia Robinson, performed by The Moments. [7]
Song Artist Album Contribution 2006 "If You Ever Slip" The Black Keys The Hottest State: performer 2007 "The Wicked Messenger" I'm Not There: Bob Dylan cover "Can't Find My Mind" He Put the Bomp! In the Bomp: The Cramps cover "Stay All Night (Chulahoma Session)" Waxploitation Presents: Causes 1: Junior Kimbrough cover 2009
The song shares a title with, and features prominently in the plot-line of, the 1989 Harold Becker film Sea of Love starring Al Pacino and Ellen Barkin. [28] "Sea of Love" was used in the 2000 film Frequency starring Dennis Quaid and Jim Caviezel. "Sea of Love" was used to close out The Simpsons season 16 episode "Future-Drama".