Beyond the Sea (song) 2013 by Big Fish Records. American R&B singer George Benson recorded an R&B version of the song under the title "Beyond The Sea (La Mer)." It was released on Warner Bros. This version entered the UK Singles Chart on 20 April 1985. It reached a peak position of no. 60 and remained on the chart for three weeks. The first recording of Beyond the Sea was by Harry James and His Orchestra on December 22, 1947 and the first recording of La Mer was by French jazz musician Roland Gerbeau in December 1945. Bobby Darin's recording has been used in
Gone Forth Beyond the Sea Gone Forth Beyond the Sea "Gone Forth Beyond the Sea" was the anthem of the Kingdom of Sarawak. It was composed in 1872 by Margaret of Sarawak, in honour of Charles of Sarawak, and was in use until the Kingdom was ceded to the United Kingdom in 1946. The tune is identical to that of the post-1946 anthem, "Fair Land Sarawak". Gone forth beyond the sea<br> To clime... as yet unknown,<br> Where calls are made for thee,<br> To bear the sword and crown.<br> <br> Advance, God speed, to save,<br> Creatures in jungles deep,<br> God's hand shall help the brave,<br> Tho'man's