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DAVID SEA: SEA CRUISIN’

Born and raised in Alabama, David Sea’s long been revered by modern soul fans in the UK. His latest solo album, ‘Love Makes The World Go Round’ has won praise all-round with the track ‘Stay In My Arms’ quickly becoming a modern room favourite.

Many liken the song to Johnnie Taylor’s ‘Let’s Get Back On Track’ – but David tells it differently: “No, ‘Stay In My Arms’ isn’t based on Johnnie. It’s based on good soul music and a feeling – a feeling that I want my fans to hear”

Those faithful fans have been feeling David’s groove since the 80s, when he debuted as a solo artist with releases on the Hy-Tyde and Crown Limited labels. Rejecting a place in the Temptations, Sea’s solo career blossomed with Magic City then really took off with the album ‘Groove Mission’ spawning the hit ‘Back In Love Again’.

Concurrent with a solo career, David hooked up with former Temptations David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks and Dennis Edwards for their world tour and subsequently became a key member of the Edwards-led Temptations Review. Keeping that option open, Sea knows how hard it is for real soul singers to get decent deals: “There’s just too many young folks doing their thing now. The record companies tend to gear themselves to the young kids.”
And the future? “I’ve been working diligently in the studio on my new Gospel CD and will continue to produce good music… and if the Lord is willing maybe one day in the near future I will have the privilege to perform to my wonderful fans in the UK. I'm always overwhelmed by the response of the fans there.”

David Sea's ‘Love Makes The World Go Round’ is out now on Park Place Records.
Words Bill Buckley