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| Phillip Phillips Selected Song Volcano |
Birth name: Philip Baptiste
Born: March 14, 1926 (age 86)
Lake Charles, Louisiana, U.S.
Genres: Swamp Pop
American singer and songwriter, best known for his 1959 hit, "Sea of Love".
Occupations: Singer, songwriter
Philip Baptiste was encouraged to pursue a career as a singer after a school performance of a song called "Sweet Slumber". He performed with his brothers in a gospel group called the Gateway Quartet and worked as a bellhop before he recorded "Sea of Love" in 1959.
What Judges Says to Phillip Phillips
Judges J Lo says: "It was one of the most beautiful, poignant moments a contestant has ever had."
Judge Rock Star Steven Tyler: "I've never heard you sing like that before. That was just beautiful."
Judge Randy Jackson: "That’s one of your best performances on the whole season. Amazing, so great."