The Cruel Sea (song)
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| "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 | Mike Maxfield[1] |
| Producer | George Martin |
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).
