26 Miles (Santa Catalina)
The Four Preps
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Twenty-six miles across the sea Santa Catalina is a-waitin' for me, Santa Catalina, the island of romance, romance, romance, romance. Water all around it ev'rywhere, tropical trees and the salty air, but for me the thing that's a-waitin' there's romance. It seems so distant, twenty-six miles away, restin' in the water serene. I'd work for anyone, even the Navy, who would float me to my island dream. Twenty-six miles, so near, yet far. I'd swim with just some water wings and my guitar. I can leave the wings but I'll need the guitar for romance, romance, romance, romance. Twenty-six miles across the sea Santa Catalina is a-waitin' for me, Santa Catalina, the island of romance, romance, romance, romance. Water all around it ev'rywhere, tropical trees and the salty air, but for me the thing that's a-waitin' there's romance. A tropical heaven out in the ocean covered with trees and girls. If I have to swim I'd do it forever till I'm gazin' on those island pearls. Forty kilometers in a leaky old boat, Any old thing that'll stay afloat. When we arrive we'll all promote romance, romance, romance
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Written by: BRUCE G BELLAND, GLEN LARSON
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"26 Miles (Santa Catalina)" by "The Four Preps" is classified under the Pop/Pop Rock genre.
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Release DateThe song was released in 1958, making it over six decades old.
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Chart Performance"26 Miles (Santa Catalina)" peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1958, an impressive feat for any song.
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Songwriting"26 Miles (Santa Catalina)" was written by Glen Larson and Bruce Belland - two members of The Four Preps, demonstrating the band's songwriting talents.
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Album InclusionThis song was included in the group's first album "The Four Preps", highlighting its significance for the band's early career.
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Unique LyricsThe song's lyrics describe the Californian island, Santa Catalina, being "26 miles across the sea," which makes the song sound almost like a romantic journey or a travel advertisement.
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Sales AchievementThe hit song sold over one million copies in the United States, receiving a gold disc awarded by the RIAA.
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Song Duration"26 Miles (Santa Catalina)" is a relatively short song as it lasts for a duration of only 2 minutes and 28 seconds.
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InspirationThe song was reportedly inspired by a boat trip the group took to the island of Santa Catalina, showing how personal experiences can inspire creative art.
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Multi-Media Appearances"26 Miles (Santa Catalina)" was featured in the film "American Graffiti," bringing it to a new audience and prior to that, the song was used in the 1961 movie "Gidget Goes Hawaiian."
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Group DisbandmentDespite the success of this song, The Four Preps disbanded in the late 1960s. However, "26 Miles (Santa Catalina)" continues to remain one of their most enduring hits.
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LegacyEven today, this song is played on oldies radio stations, demonstrating its timeless appeal.
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