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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

• 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

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

References

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