Beyond the Sea (song)
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"Beyond The Sea" is the English-language version of the French song "La Mer" by Charles Trenet, popularized by Bobby Darin in 1959. While the French original was an ode to the sea, Jack Lawrence – who composed the English lyrics – turned it into a love song.[1]
Versions
"Beyond the Sea" | ||||
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Single by Bobby Darin | ||||
from the album That's All | ||||
B-side | "That's the Way Love Is" | |||
Released | October 1959 | |||
Recorded | August 24, 1958 | |||
Genre | Big band, pop, swing | |||
Length | 2:48 | |||
Label | Atco 6158 | |||
Songwriter(s) | Jack Lawrence/Charles Trenet | |||
Bobby Darin singles chronology | ||||
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Audio | ||||
"Beyond the Sea" on YouTube |
"Beyond the Sea" has been recorded by many artists, but
UK Singles Chart[3]
in early 1960.
Before Bobby Darin's version, two instrumental recordings reached the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100. Benny Goodman's version charted in 1948, and was featured in the Cary Grant/Betsy Drake romantic comedy Every Girl Should Be Married. Roger Williams' recording reached No. 37 in 1955.[4]
The first recording of "Beyond the Sea" was by
Harry James and His Orchestra on December 22, 1947, and the first recording of "La Mer" was by French musician Charles Trenet
in December 1945.
American
UK Singles Chart on 20 April 1985. It peaked at No. 60 and remained on the chart for three weeks.[5] Robbie Williams recorded the song for his album Swing When You're Winning, which was used in the closing credits in the film Finding Nemo.[6]
References
- ^ Schudel, Matt (March 18, 2009). - "Composer Jack Lawrence dies at 96: Composer's Hits Helped Singers Such as Sinatra". - The Washington Post.
- ^ "CHUM Hit Parade - February 29, 1960".
- ^ "Beyond the Sea (La Mer) (song by Bobby Darin) ••• Music VF, US & UK hits charts". Musicvf.com. Retrieved 2014-01-29.
- ^ "Beyond the Sea (La Mer) (song by Roger Williams) ••• Music VF, US & UK hits charts". Musicvf.com. Retrieved 2014-01-29.
- ISBN 0-85112-398-8
- ^ Davies, Dave (June 17, 2016). "Producer Nick Venet Recalls The Story Behind Bobby Darin's 'Beyond The Sea'". Npr.org. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
External links
- "Beyond The Sea". - Jack Lawrence Website.
- Official Bobby Darin fansite
- Second Hand Songs: La Mer / Beyond the Sea page