Far Away Places

Bing Crosby, Buddy Colepiano, Ken Darby Choir & Instrumental Group

About Far Away Places

"Far Away Places" is an American popular song. It was written by Joan Whitney and Alex Kramer and published in 1948. The recording by Bing Crosby & The Ken Darby Choir was recorded on November 25, 1948 and released by Decca Records as catalog number 24532. It first reached the Billboard magazine Best Seller chart on December 31, 1948 and lasted 18 weeks on the chart, peaking at #2. The recording by Margaret Whiting was released by Capitol Records as catalog number 15278. It first reached the Billboard magazine Best Seller chart on December 17, 1948 and lasted 15 weeks on the chart, peaking at #3. The recording by Perry Como was released by RCA Victor as catalog number 20-3316. It first reached the Billboard magazine Best Seller chart on January 7, 1949 and lasted 16 weeks on the chart, peaking at #6. The recording by Dinah Shore was released by Columbia Records as catalog number 38356. It reached the Billboard magazine Best Seller chart on January 28, 1949 at #28 on its only week on the chart. 


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Far away places with strange-sounding names
Far away over the sea
Those far away places with the strange-sounding names
Are callin', callin' me

Goin' to China or maybe Siam
I want to see for myself
Those far away places I've been readin' about
In a book that I took from the shelf

I start getting restless whenever I hear
The whistle of a train
I pray for the day I can get underway
And look for those castles in Spain

They call me a dreamer, well, maybe I am
But I know that I'm burnin' to see
Those far away places with the strange-sounding names
Callin', callin' me

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Bing Crosby

Harry Lillis "Bing" Crosby (May 3, 1903 – October 14, 1977) was an American singer and actor. Crosby's trademark bass-baritone voice made him one of the best-selling recording artists of the 20th century, with over half a billion records in circulation. more »

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Written by: ALEX KRAMER, JOAN WHITNEY

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10 facts about this song

Song Composition
"Far Away Places" is a popular song that is recognized for its dreamy and exotic lyrics. The melody was composed by Joan Whitney while the lyrics were penned by Alex Kramer.
Release Year
The song was first published in 1948 and quickly gained popularity as multiple artists released their cover versions.
Bing Crosby's Version
Bing Crosby’s version of "Far Away Places" was recorded on November 25, 1948, and was released as a single. He included the song in his album "Bing Crosby – A Musical Autobiography".
Bing Crosby's Success
Bing Crosby’s take on the song found success not only in the United States but also in the UK. It reached number 2 in the Billboard charts and number 20 in the UK.
Dinah Shore's Version
Dinah Shore's version of "Far Away Places" was also recorded in 1948. It was a part of her album "Once Upon a Dream".
Perry Como's Version
- Perry Como's rendition appeared on his RCA Victor album "So Smooth" released in 1955.
Margaret Whiting's Cover
Margaret Whiting released a cover version as well in 1948, which also became popular.
Cultural Impact
"Far Away Places" has been recognized for its contribution to mid-20th-century pop music and its ability to evoke a sense of longing for distant lands. It is seen as symbolic of the post-World War II interest in travel and exploration.
Covers by Other Artists
The song has been covered by a wide range of artists, including Willie Nelson, Engelbert Humperdinck, and Martha Tilton.
Legacy
Despite being over 70 years old, "Far Away Places" continues to be performed and recorded, demonstrating its enduring appeal.

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