“The Sea” Anita Kerr, Rod Mckuen, San Sabastian Strings Vinyl LP

Experience a pioneering concept album with The Sea, created through the brilliant collaboration of composer-arranger Anita Kerr, poet-narrator Rod McKuen, and The San Sebastian Strings. Released in 1967 by Warner Bros. Records, this 12-inch, 33 ⅓ RPM stereo vinyl LP seamlessly blends orchestral pop, evocative spoken-word poetry, and natural ocean soundscapes to take listeners on a deeply reflective journey along the shoreline.

Conducted and composed by Anita Kerr with standout trumpet solos by Cappy Lewis, the album captures the shifting moods of the ocean from dawn to dusk. A seminal release in the mood music and easy-listening genres, The Sea is an essential addition for vintage vinyl collectors, spoken-word art lovers, and mid-century pop enthusiasts.

Album Details & Tracklist:

• Artists: Anita Kerr, Rod McKuen, and The San Sebastian Strings

• Album Title: The Sea

• Release Year: 1967

• Record Label: Warner Bros. Records

• Catalog Number: WS 1670 / W 1670

• Format & Speed: 12-inch Vinyl LP, 33 ⅓ RPM

• Genre: Easy Listening / Spoken Word / Mood Music / Orchestral Pop

• Tracklist:

  • Side 1:

    1. My Friend The Sea

    2. While Drifting

    3. Gifts From The Sea

    4. The Time Of Noon

    5. Afternoon Shadows

    6. Do You Like The Rain?

    7. The Days Of The Dancing

  • Side 2:

    1. Pushing The Clouds Away

    2. You Even Taste Like The Sun

    3. The Storm

    4. The Ever Constant Sea

    5. The Gypsy Camp

    6. Beyond The Bend Ahead

    7. The Sea