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The Cruel Sea (song) 
Summary
The Cruel Sea is a 1963 song by The 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).
| "The Cruel Sea" | |
|---|---|
| Single by The Dakotas | |
| B-side | "The Millionaire" |
| Released | 5 July 1963[1] |
| Recorded | 29 May 1963 |
| Studio | Abbey Road Studios |
| Genre | Instrumental rock[1] |
| Label | Parlophone[1] |
| Songwriter(s) | Mike Maxfield[1] |
| Producer(s) | George Martin |
Cover versions edit
- The Ventures covered it on their album The Fabulous Ventures and as the B-side to "Walk, Don't Run '64".[4]
- The Challengers on their 1965 album Go Sidewalk Surfing!.[5]
- California Guitar Trio on their 2008 album Echoes.[6]
Documentary edit
In 2001, the track was featured in the documentary Produced by George Martin.
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Dakotas, The - The Cruel Sea (Vinyl)". Discogs.
- ^ "Dakotas". The Official Charts Company. Retrieved 13 May 2013.
- ^ Kramer, Billy J., Billy J. Kramer, The Very Best of EMI Records, Cat No-3 11974 2, liner notes, © 2005
- ^ "Ventures, The - Walk.. Don't Run '64". Discogs. Retrieved 13 May 2013.
- ^ Go Sidewalk Surfing: Overview from Allmusic
- ^ Echoes from Allmusic