Gary Marlowe·May 26The story behind the song: Beyond the SeaFrom a French train ride to an earworm P&O advert – how a wistful ballad became one of the greatest swinging standards of all time.
InThe RiffbyEdgar Street Books·Feb 25Bobby Darin Remakes a Big Band Standard with ‘Beyond the Sea’‘100 Greatest 50s Rock, Pop & Doo Wop Songs’ Book ExcerptA response icon5A response icon5
David Hinckley·Jul 18, 2025Connie Francis Deserved BetterAmong the hundreds of songs Connie Francis recorded over the years, in multiple languages, she never sang “Respect.”A response icon6A response icon6
Martine Cloutier-LeBlanc·Jan 13, 2022YOLO— Another PerspectiveDrake says “You only live once, that’s the motto, YOLO.”A response icon2A response icon2
Joe Rutland·Jul 17, 2019Good Stories Can Leave People SmilingHave you heard the one about Bobby Darin, his comeback, and what might be termed “delayed gratification?” Bet not.