The Cruel Sea (song)

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.

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