Bermuda (song)
"Bermuda" | ||||
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Single by The Bell Sisters | ||||
B-side | "June Night" | |||
Released | December 17, 1951 | |||
Genre | Pop | |||
Length | 3:13 | |||
Label | RCA Victor | |||
Songwriter(s) | Cynthia Strother, Eugene R. Strother | |||
The Bell Sisters singles chronology | ||||
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"Bermuda" is a song written by Cynthia (Bell) Strother and her father Eugene R. Strother, originally performed by Cynthia and her sister Kay, who performed under The Bell Sisters moniker, reaching number 7 on the US pop chart in 1951.[1] A recording featuring Henri René and His Orchestra also reached the chart.
The song is featured in Allison Anders' 1996 musical biopic, Grace of My Heart, loosely based on the life of Carole King.
Other versions[]
- Ray Anthony and His Orchestra released a version of the song that reached number 24 on the pop chart in 1952.[2]
- Ray Sharpe released a version of the song as the B-side to his 1960 single "Gonna Let It Go This Time".[3]
- Roger Smith released a version of the song on his 1960 album, Beach Romance.[4]
- Linda Scott released a version of the song as a single in January 1962 where it reached number 16 on the US adult contemporary chart and number 70 on the Billboard pop chart.[5]
- The Four Seasons released a version of the song as a single in February 1962.[6]
References[]
- ^ The Bell Sisters, "Bermuda" chart position, Musicvf.com, Retrieved August 8, 2016.
- ^ Ray Anthony and His Orchestra, "Bermuda" chart position, Musicvf.com, Retrieved August 8, 2016.
- ^ Ray Sharpe, "Gonna Let It Go This Time" single release, 45cat.com, Retrieved August 8, 2016.
- ^ Roger Smith, Beach Romance, Discogs.com, Retrieved August 8, 2016.
- ^ Linda Scott, "Bermuda" chart positions, Musicvf.com, Retrieved August 8, 2016.
- ^ The Four Seasons, "Bermuda" single release, 45cat.com, Retrieved August 8, 2016.
Categories:
- 1951 songs
- 1951 debut singles
- 1962 singles
- Linda Scott songs
- The Four Seasons (band) songs
- RCA Victor singles
- Canadian-American Records singles
- 1950s single stubs