Beyond The Sea Earthly Voices Choir of Cobham Summer Concert in Esher, July 2024

CREDITS
Lyrics: Jack Lawrence
Arrangement: Wendy Sergeant
Music & Original French Lyrics: Charles Trenet & Albert Lasry
Musical Director: Emily Leather
Video: Grace Art & Music

Charity: The concert raised funds for RNLI

Theme: This year is the 200th Anniversary of the RNLI, so the theme of the concert was ‘The Sea’

Concert on Sunday 14th July 2024, held at Church of the Holy Name, Arbrook Lane, Claygate, Esher, Elmbridge, Surrey


Beyond The Sea was popularised by Bobby Darin in 1959. The original French lyrics were an ode to the sea, with it being changed to a love song by English lyricist Jack Lawrence

It has been a hit and recorded many times by singers and orchestras, including Robbie Williams, George Benson, Harry James Orchestra and Benny Goodman