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Theralee Murphy
December 29, 2024
I would like to say I was but 10 years old when the song came out and it was at a sad time in my life my older brother was leaving home and we were all sad and when he got on the bus this song was playing!
DAVID N. LEONARD
September 20, 2023
A fan of Phil Phillips, I was 12 years old in rural SW Virginia when that song came out. One of my favorites over the last 64 years. Hooked me on 50's music.
Belvin Sweatt
December 30, 2021
Thank you for this wonderful song.
A H
July 8, 2021
RIP sir. Thanks for the gift you left this world that was your voice and music.
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April 12, 2021
I song I remember when I was only 13 yrs old and so wanted to be in love.
James Boggs
December 31, 2020
His Sea of Love song is a living memorial and living testiment to his great talent and an even bigger capacity to his great ability of expressing deep sentiments of Love in sharing such a beautiful song with the world . It is my favorite that I've loved since it's beginning . Jim L. Boggs
Charlie Holmes
December 14, 2020
Thank you Mr Phillip for an incredible song that I grew up listening to snd loving. Our small dances put on by the local churches always had this song as one of the favorites. I can see my mother While growing up in port Arthur doing her ironing while us kids play records. Yours and fats dominos walking to New Orleans kicked her up a notch on dancing around the ironing board. Great memories to go with a great song. Many thanks for Sharing your incredible talent. Many prayers for your family over their loss. Rest In Peace Mr Phillips
Pat
April 3, 2020
We are saddened to hear of the loss of your dearly beloved husband, father, grandfather, friends and all of those whose lives he touched through his accomplished music. May you fine comfort with you during this difficult time in your lives and in your wealth of fond memories together. Mr. Phil Phillips will always be known forever "the voice of romantic love". May the God of tender mercies, love, peace and comfort be with you all during this most difficult time.
March 31, 2020
My condolences to the family and friends of Phil Phillips
March 30, 2020
Dearest Bell and All Family,
We are saddened to learn that your dear husband, father, and grandfather has died and we send our condolences to you at this difficult time. May prayers strengthen you and cherished memories comfort you. He will be missed by all who loved him.
I fondly remember listening to his classic hit Sea of Love in the early 1960s and I loved the song then, and today I still love it. It will remain a classic. It is beautifully written and recorded. True talent.
Treasure your good memories and may they provide some solace and comfort for you. God is close to the brokenhearted and He will comfort you. He will give you the strength to cope. May prayers strengthen you and cherished memories comfort you, and may prayers and Gods loyal love always soothe, comfort, and sustain you. 23rd Psalm
Frank Henry
March 30, 2020
Wow , had't heard that song in ages, forgot how good it was! Brings back memories of starting high school and the great dances we went to , just like the video. RIP Frank Henry
March 29, 2020
Thank you for the music, my deepest condolences to the Phillips family, may God be with you to give you comfort and strength as you go through this very difficult time.
Marshall Perez
March 29, 2020
Great memories every time I hear his great song Sea of Love . Ma he Rest In Peace.
wmc
March 29, 2020
R.I.P Phil
March 29, 2020
Oh, how we love that song. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort the family during this difficult period.
March 28, 2020
My Condolences loved the song.
Mary Smith
March 28, 2020
Phil Phillips delighted many with the lyrics from The Sea of Love. I send deepest sympathy to the family for your loss. At this difficult,t time may God comfort you and give you peace.
March 28, 2020
I'm deeply saddened learn of the death of your loved one. May your hearts be comforted by the God of all comfort and in knowing others are thinking about you and your family at this sad time.
Lorraine Stinekraus
March 27, 2020
I was in high school and this was my favorite song. A voice so unique it was easy to
listen to. My mom would tell me stop playing it over & over! I listened to it over the years
& brings back fond memories when life was good. My prayers to family. RIP Phil!
March 27, 2020
My deepest condolences to the Phillip's family.
Dave Schneider
March 27, 2020
One of the best songs ever. Thanks. They will play this song 100 years from now. What an honor to have listened to this for 60+ years
jackson sleet
March 27, 2020
i grew up in alexandria loving the Sea of Love! BUT, it is the song that got me clean and sober 30 years ago. please accept my condolences and know all yall in my thoughts and prayers! my relationship is fan and admirer!
BRY
March 27, 2020
Please accept my sincere condolences to the Phillips Family, I love that song Sea of Love., May Almighty God in the Heavens comfort your grieving hearts with loving kindness and strength as you cope with the precious loss in your lives. That song has and will live on in memory of Phil.
Judy Payne
March 27, 2020
Loved that song back then and still do now RIP.
VH
March 27, 2020
Sea of Love was one of my favorite songs when growing up. Mr Phillips families have my sincere condolences for your loss. May God calm your grieving hearts.
Yvonne
March 26, 2020
I loved the song"Sea of Love" when I was young. So sorry to his family. Sincere condolences.
FRANK -GLORIA UDISKI
March 26, 2020
To The PHILLIPS Family: Our deepest SYMPATHY on your lost of a loved one, enjoyed listening to his version of SEA OF LOVE, may he R.I.P.
March 26, 2020
Thanks Phil for some really good records. My personal favorite was Verde Mae. Thanks Again and RIP.
Thad Carter
March 26, 2020
Phil helped me get started in radio 52 years ago. Always helped me out. He was the best. Sympathy to Ms. Phillips and your family. anything I can do,let me know. Thad Carter
Harry Simpson
March 26, 2020
Goodnight, and Godspeed Phil. Thank you for one of the anthems of my youth, and beyond, "Sea of Love".
March 26, 2020
I am sorry regarding the loss of your loved one. I enjoyed the later version of his best seller, in 1984, loved it. May the God of Comfort, continue to comfort the family, during these difficult times.
March 26, 2020
Beautiful.voice
RIP Mr.Phil
Sing with the Angels
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DOC
March 26, 2020
Another beautiful voice from my youth gone RIP
March 26, 2020
Such sad news, my heart goes out to the Phillips family, may God give you comfort and strength as you go through this most difficult time of your loss.
James King
March 26, 2020
That smooth voice, my favorite slow dancing song in high school. He is a talent that will be missed. Thanks for the memories and prayers to his family and thanks for sharing him with us.
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