Beyond the Blue Horizon (song)
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"Beyond the Blue Horizon" is a 1930 song composed by Leo Robin, Richard A. Whiting, and W. Franke Harling. Jeanette MacDonald introduced the song in the Monte Carlo. Her version reached #9 in the United States.[1]
Cover versions
- George Olsen and His Orchestra released a version in 1930. The song reached #5 in the United States.[2]
- Phil Spitalny and His Orchestra released a version in 1930. The song reached #18 in the United States.[3]
- Clifford Jordan released a version on his 1957 album Cliff Jordan.
- Jack Pleis, His Piano, Chorus and Orchestra released a version in 1957 on his album Strings and Things.
- Johnny Mathis released a version on his 1964 album The Wonderful World of Make Believe.[4]
- Michael Nesmith released a version on his 1970 album Magnetic South and featured on his 1993 album Complete First National Band Recordings.
- Lou Christie released a version in December 1973. The song reached #12 on the adult contemporary chart and #80 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1974.[5] It also reached #57 in Canada.[6]
- Miharu Koshi released a version on her 1987 album Echo De Miharu.
In popular culture
- The boxing venue The Blue Horizon was renamed in 1961 after the song by Jimmy Toppi Sr.[citation needed]
- The song featured in the The Godfather Part III.[citation needed]
- The song is listed on the Great American Songbook as one of the best songs written from the 1920s through the 1950s.[citation needed]
- Alexander Courage stated he received inspiration from "Beyond the Blue Horizon" when writing "Theme from Star Trek".[7]
References
- ^ Jeanette MacDonald, "Beyond the Blue Horizon" Chart Positions Retrieved January 3, 2015
- ^ George Olsen and His Orchestra, "Beyond the Blue Horizon" Chart Positions Retrieved January 3, 2015
- ^ Phil Spitalny and His Orchestra, "Beyond the Blue Horizon" Chart Positions Retrieved January 3, 2015
- ^ Johnny Mathis, The Wonderful World of Make Believe Retrieved January 3, 2015
- ^ Lou Christie, "Beyond the Blue Horizon" Chart Positions Retrieved January 3, 2015
- ^ Lou Christie, "Beyond the Blue Horizon" Canadian Chart Position Retrieved January 9, 2015
- ^ Alexander Courage on writing the "Star Trek" theme song Retrieved January 3, 2015
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