"Twenty-six miles across the sea
Santa Catalina is a-waitin' for me
Santa Catalina, the island of romance
Romance, romance, romance "
The song was written by group members Bruce Belland and Glen Larson. The story goes it was inspired when they were surfing in Southern California and looked out over the waves at Santa Catalina island. The recording was released in 1958 and peaked at #2 in the US Billboard Hot 100 and #6 on the R&B chart.
The Four Preps formed in 1956 with original members Bruce Belland, Ed Cobb, Marv Ingram, and Glen Larson. Their piano accompanist and high school friend was Lincoln Mayorga. Over the years, they had eight gold singles and three gold albums. Hits include “Down By The Station,” Big Man,” and “Lazy Summer Night.” They also backed up Ricky Nelson on The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet show and Sandra Dee in Gidget.
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