‘Beyond the Sea” is the English version of Charles Trenet’s “La Mer”. Written in 1943, Trenet’s “La Mer” was used for lyrical effect in “Mr Bean’s Holliday” and ironically in the film version of “Tinker, Taylor, Soldier, Spy”. I like the Trenet version best, but Maurice Chevalier is a close second. Trenet sings it softer and a bit sweeter, while Chevalier’s take on it is joyful. Trenet’s ‘Boum” was used as the eerie background music in “Skyfall” in the scene where Bond and Séverine land on that abandoned island.
A favorite song. Loved every version I’ve ever heard of it. It is so French, yet Americans put it over, too.