Are we done with Mr. Podolor…? Nope. Former Dwight Twilley Band co-founder Phil Seymour earned US #OneHitWonder honors in 1981 with the Richie Podolor-produced “Precious To Me.” The power-pop classic spent 7 weeks on the US #Billboard #Top40, peaking at #22. #PhilSeymour #OneHitWondered #MusicSky
“Precious To Me” by Former Dwight Twilley Band co-founder Phil Seymour peaked at #22 on the US #Billboard #Top40 the week ending March 28, 1981… The power-pop classic was Phil’s only US #Top40 hit, earning him US #OneHitWonder honors. #PhilSeymour #DwightTwilleyBand #OneHitWondered #MusicSky
Former Dwight Twilley Band co-founder Phil Seymour earned solo US #OneHitWonder honors in 1981 when “Precious To Me” spent 7 weeks on the US #Billboard #Top40, peaking at #22. #PhilSeymour #DwightTwilleyBand #OneHitWondered
Dwight Twilley Band's Sincerely front cover
Dwight Twilley Band's Twilley Don't Mind front cover
Despite critical acclaim for their albums, 1976’s Sincerely & 1977’s Twilley Don't Mind, they had a rather tumultuous relationship with Shelter Records. After years of being jerked around (& bad luck), the duo finally split in 1978 to pursue solo careers. #DwightTwilley #PhilSeymour #OneHitWondered
Phil Seymour & Dwight Twilley
The legend says Dwight Twilley met Phil Seymour in Tulsa when they both went to a theater to see A Hard Day’s Night… after, they began to jam together. They called themselves Oister. Eventually, they made their way to LA, signing to Shelter Records. #DwightTwilley #PhilSeymour #OneHitWondered
After two critically acclaimed albums that were commercial failures, Phil Seymour went solo in 1978. He signed with Boardwalk Records and released his self-titled debut in 1981… which gave him his only solo US #Top40 hit: "Precious To Me." #PhilSeymour #OneHitWondered
Phil Seymour & Dwight Twilley
The legend says Phil Seymour met Dwight Twilley in Tulsa when they both went to a theater to see A Hard Day’s Night… after, they began to jam together. They called themselves Oister. Eventually, they made their way to LA, signing to Shelter Records. #PhilSeymour #DwightTwilley #OneHitWondered
Phil Seymour
Phil Seymour… If you’re into power pop that's sharp, melodic, & a little bittersweet, he's essential. You may not realize it, but Phil’s voice helped define some of the catchiest tracks of the ‘70s & ‘80s… a career of massive potential & heartbreaking ‘what ifs.’ #PhilSeymour #OneHitWondered
The week ending February 21, 1981, former Dwight Twilley Band co-founder Phil Seymour earned US #OneHitWonder honors when his power-pop classic “Precious To Me” entered the US #Billboard #Top40 at #38. The single spent 7 weeks on the chart, peaking at #22. #PhilSeymour #OneHitWondered
Record of the Day:
He really don’t
#MusicSky #Music #RecordOfTheDay #VinylSky #AlbumOfTheDay #DwightTwilleyBand #DwightTwilley #PhilSeymour #PowerPop
#ChartAttack on My88: Aussie Top 20 from this week in 1981:
12: Precious To Me #PhilSeymour
A really solid early 80s gem.
