The Cruel Sea (song)

"The Cruel Sea"
Single by The Dakotas
B-side"The Millionaire"
Released5 July 1963[1]
Recorded29 May 1963
StudioAbbey Road Studios
GenreInstrumental rock[1]
LabelParlophone[1]
Songwriter(s)Mike Maxfield[1]
Producer(s)George Martin

The Cruel Sea is a 1963 song by he Dakotas. It made #18 on the UK singles chart.[2] The song was written by Mike Maxfield, the Dakotas' lead guitarist.[3] In the U.S. the track was initially released as "The Cruel Surf" (Liberty 55618).

Cover versions

Documentary

In 2001, the track was featured in the documentary Produced by George Martin.

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Dakotas, The - The Cruel Sea (Vinyl)". Discogs.
  2. ^ "Dakotas". The Official Charts Company. Retrieved 13 May 2013.
  3. ^ Kramer, Billy J., Billy J. Kramer, The Very Best of EMI Records, Cat No-3 11974 2, liner notes, © 2005
  4. ^ "Ventures, The - Walk.. Don't Run '64". Discogs. Retrieved 13 May 2013.
  5. ^ Go Sidewalk Surfing: Overview from Allmusic
  6. ^ Echoes from Allmusic


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