Far Away Places
Frank DeVol & His Orchestra, Crew Chiefs, Margaret Whiting
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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 Calling Calling me Goin' to China or maybe Siam I wanna see for myself Those far away places I've been reading about in a Book that I took from a 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 burning to see those Far away places with the strange sounding names Calling, calling me Me
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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.
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Release YearThe song was first published in 1948 and quickly gained popularity as multiple artists released their cover versions.
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Bing Crosby's VersionBing 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".
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Bing Crosby's SuccessBing 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.
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Dinah Shore's VersionDinah Shore's version of "Far Away Places" was also recorded in 1948. It was a part of her album "Once Upon a Dream".
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Perry Como's Version- Perry Como's rendition appeared on his RCA Victor album "So Smooth" released in 1955.
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Margaret Whiting's CoverMargaret Whiting released a cover version as well in 1948, which also became popular.
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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.
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Covers by Other ArtistsThe song has been covered by a wide range of artists, including Willie Nelson, Engelbert Humperdinck, and Martha Tilton.
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LegacyDespite being over 70 years old, "Far Away Places" continues to be performed and recorded, demonstrating its enduring appeal.
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