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 | 1959 | |||
| Recorded | August 24, 1958 | |||
| Genre | Big Band | |||
| Length | 2:55 | |||
| Label | Atco | |||
| Writer(s) | Jack Lawrence/Charles Trenet | |||
| Bobby Darin singles chronology | ||||
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It has been recorded by many artists, but Bobby Darin's version released in 1959 is the best known by many, reaching #6 on the Billboard Hot 100, #15 on the US R&B Chart, and #8 in the UK.
Prior to Bobby Darin, two recordings reached the Billboard Hot 100 top 40. Benny Goodman version charted in 1948. Roger Williams' version reached #37 in 1955.
American R&B singer George Benson recorded a R&B version of the song under the title "Beyond The Sea (La Mer)." It was released on Warner Bros.. This version entered the UK Singles Chart on 20 April 1985. It reached a peak position of #60 and remained on the chart for 3 weeks.
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