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For the original French version, seeLa mer (song).

1947 English-language version of French song "La mer"

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"La Mer"
Cover ofmusical score published in France in 1946
Song byCharles Trenet
Published	1946 by Les Editions Raoul Breton
Composer	Charles Trenet

Audio video
"Beyond the Sea" onYouTube

"Beyond the Sea" is the English-language version of the French song "La Mer" byCharles Trenet, popularized byBobby Darin in 1959. While the French original was an ode to the sea,Jack Lawrence – who composed the English lyrics – turned it into a love song.^[1]

Versions

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"Beyond the Sea"

Single byBobby Darin

from the albumThat's All

B-side

"That's the Way Love Is"

Released

January 1960

Recorded

August 24, 1958

Genre

Big band,pop,swing

Length

2:48

Label

Atco 6158

Songwriter

Charles Trenet/Jack Lawrence

Bobby Darin singles chronology

"Mack the Knife"
(1959)

"Beyond the Sea"
(1960)

"Clementine"
(1960)

Audio video

"Beyond the Sea" onYouTube

"Beyond the Sea" has been recorded by many artists, butBobby Darin's version released in late 1959 is the best known, reaching No. 6 on theBillboard Hot 100, No. 15 on theUS R&B Chart, No. 7 inCanada (co-charted with "That's The Way Love Is"),^[2] and No. 8 in theUK Singles Chart^[3] in early 1960.

Before Bobby Darin's version, two instrumental recordings reached the Top 40 of theBillboard Hot 100.Benny Goodman's version charted in 1948, and was featured in theCary Grant/Betsy Drake romantic comedyEvery Girl Should Be Married.Roger Williams' recording reached No. 37 in 1955.^[4]

The first recording of "Beyond the Sea" was byHarry James and His Orchestra on December 22, 1947, and the first recording of "La Mer" was by French musicianRoland Gerbeau in December 1945 (the song’s author,Charles Trenet, did not record it until the following year).

AmericanR&B singerGeorge Benson recorded an R&B version of the song under the title "Beyond the Sea (La Mer)". It was released onWarner Bros. This version entered theUK Singles Chart on 20 April 1985. It peaked at No. 60 and remained on the chart for three weeks.^[5]

Robbie Williams recorded the song for his albumSwing When You're Winning, which was used in the closing credits of the 2003Pixar animated filmFinding Nemo.^[6]

Certifications

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Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
New Zealand (RMNZ)^[7]	Gold	15,000^‡
United Kingdom (BPI)^[8]	Silver	200,000^‡
^‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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^Schudel, Matt (2009-03-18)."Composer Jack Lawrence dies at 96".The Washington Post. Retrieved2025-07-17.
^"CHUM Hit Parade - February 29, 1960".
^"Beyond the Sea (La Mer) (song by Bobby Darin) ••• Music VF, US & UK hits charts".Musicvf.com. Retrieved2014-01-29.
^"Beyond the Sea (La Mer) (song by Roger Williams) ••• Music VF, US & UK hits charts".Musicvf.com. Retrieved2014-01-29.
^Rice, Tim; Rice, Jonathan;Gambaccini, Paul (1990),Guinness Book of British Hit Singles & Albums,Enfield,Middlesex,United Kingdom:Guinness World Records and Guinness Publishing,ISBN 0-85112-398-8
^Davies, Dave (June 17, 2016)."Producer Nick Venet Recalls The Story Behind Bobby Darin's 'Beyond The Sea'".Npr.org. RetrievedJune 27, 2023.
^"New Zealand single certifications – Bobby Darin – Beyond the Sea". Radioscope. RetrievedJune 22, 2025.TypeBeyond the Sea in the "Search:" fieldand press Enter.
^"British single certifications – Bobby Darin – Beyond the Sea".British Phonographic Industry. RetrievedNovember 29, 2024.

External links

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"Beyond The Sea". - Jack Lawrence Website.
Official Bobby Darin fansite
Second Hand Songs:La Mer / Beyond the Sea page

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