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The Cruel Sea (song)
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Wikipedia article
'The Cruel Sea' is a 1963 song by The Dakotas. It made #18 on the UK Singles Chart. The song was written by Mike Maxfield, the Dakotas' lead guitarist.Kramer, Billy J., Billy J. Kramer, The Very Best of EMI Records, Cat No-3 11974 2, liner notes, 2005 In the U.S. the track was initially released as "'The Cruel Surf'" (Liberty 55618).
Cover versions
*The Ventures covered it on their album 'The Fabulous Ventures' and as the B-side to "Walk, Don't Run '64".
*The Challengers on their 1965 album Go Sidewalk Surfing!.[ Go Sidewalk Surfing: Overview] from Allmusic
*California Guitar Trio on their 2008 album 'Echoes'.[ Echoes] from Allmusic
Documentary
In 2001, the track was featured in the documentary 'Produced by George Martin'.
References
Category:Songs about oceans and seas
Category:1963 singles
Category:1963 songs
Category:Parlophone singles
Category:Song recordings produced by George Martin
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