Bermuda (song)
"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 #7 on the US pop chart in 1951.[1] A recording featuring Henri René and His Orchestra also reached the charts.
| "Bermuda" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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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 #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 #16 on the US adult contemporary chart and #70 on the Billboard pop chart.[5]
- The Four Seasons released a version of the song as a single in February 1962.[6]
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References
- The Bell Sisters, "Bermuda" chart position Retrieved August 8, 2016.
- Ray Anthony and His Orchestra, "Bermuda" chart position Retrieved August 8, 2016.
- Ray Sharpe, "Gonna Let It Go This Time" single release Retrieved August 8, 2016.
- Roger Smith, Beach Romance Retrieved August 8, 2016.
- Linda Scott, "Bermuda" chart positions Retrieved August 8, 2016.
- The Four Seasons, "Bermuda" single release Retrieved August 8, 2016.
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