Well I listened to this song when I was a child . I've never forgotten it. This Island is somewhere off California , am I right, maybe not , but I've had this song in my head for nearly sixty years. One day maybe I'll go there. Long way from down under.
It's directly across the water from Long Beach, CA. There's boats going back & forth all day. It's worth a trip. It's been in my head at least that long too! I got to go there last July. Loved it.
My family has taken our boat to Catalina overnight each year since I was 6, its always a great time. If you every go be sure to go to the Avalon theater for a movie and show up early to see the organist play some tunes.
On this day in 1958 {March 23rd} the Four Preps performed "26 Miles (Santa Catalina)" on the CBS-TV program 'The Ed Sullivan Show'... Two months earlier on January 20th it entered Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart; eventually it peaked at #2 {for 3 weeks} and spent 20 weeks on the Top 100... It reached #6 on Billboard's R&B Singles chart... Sadly, two members of the original quartet have passed away; Ed Cobb on September 19th, 1999 at age 61 and Marv Ingram on March 7th, 1999 at age 60...
With a name like yours Catalina, you must go. "Catalina Express" goes from Long Beach California to Catalina Island several times per day --- everyday. I've been going for many years and I always look forward to it. As soon as you get off the boat you can "walk" to the shops and restaurants (other things to) in Avalon Harbor and it's only a few minutes from the boat. Most everything is within walking distance from the boat. If you haven't already been there --- do yourself a favor and go. You'll enjoy it!! Steve
Our son flew my husband and I there on his 70'th birthday, it was so beautiful. My husband has since passed away, but what a wonderful memory. I would like to go by boat the next time I go!
Nice video. Glat you got some shots of Twin Harbors. Cat Harbor and The Ismus as we called it.. We had a boat growing up, and were going there from the early 50's. Fantastic Island. I love the song. Captured the way it was then.
Good song about Santa Catalina Island-the singers and songwriters should have made a song about the islands off the New England coast-I am refering to Block Island,Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket_Santa Catalina is roughly the size of Nantucket
Take a tour to SAN, and I will take you the rest of the way to Catalina. I grew up in San Diego and have never made the trip to Catalina. I will be in SAN Diego for my 55th High School reunion on September 19th and 20th. Meet you in @ the Vagabond Inn on September 18th, take you to my reunion, and then we will get to Catalina by boat on September 24th. That gives us the 21st, 22nd, and 23rd to see my Hometown. All of it in SoCal is my treat, and no strings attached. paul4RatCanbydotCom
That is a really kind offer which I will take you up on, my holidays this year can be taken up to Sept. 30th. I had planned booking into the Holiday inn in S/Frisco at end of Aug., but having made contact with you I could book it in Sept. I found that hotel online, seems near waterfront, is that too far from you, I can always book another near you. It's my dream to visit Catalina Isle.
Wow nice video ! I love this song.. Has a great beat and reminds me hanging out with friends at a diner on a sunny Saturday afternoon..
The first time i heard this song was this month Dec 2019 in the movie “bad time in the el royal”
Well I listened to this song when I was a child . I've never forgotten it. This Island is somewhere off California , am I right, maybe not , but I've had this song in my head for nearly sixty years. One day maybe I'll go there. Long way from down under.
yes off L. A. When I was 12 and lived in L. A. I all ways thought I would see it some day. +gilfavor1river
It's directly across the water from Long Beach, CA. There's boats going back & forth all day. It's worth a trip. It's been in my head at least that long too! I got to go there last July. Loved it.
gilfavor1river. 26 miles off the coast of LA
My dad first took me there when i was 2 years old. I go ther about 18 times a year and love it everytime
My family has taken our boat to Catalina overnight each year since I was 6, its always a great time. If you every go be sure to go to the Avalon theater for a movie and show up early to see the organist play some tunes.
We used to rollerskate to this at our local (11miles away) skating rink back in the late fifties and early sixties. Great music. Still like it.
On this day in 1958 {March 23rd} the Four Preps performed "26 Miles (Santa Catalina)" on the CBS-TV program 'The Ed Sullivan Show'...
Two months earlier on January 20th it entered Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart; eventually it peaked at #2 {for 3 weeks} and spent 20 weeks on the Top 100...
It reached #6 on Billboard's R&B Singles chart...
Sadly, two members of the original quartet have passed away; Ed Cobb on September 19th, 1999 at age 61 and Marv Ingram on March 7th, 1999 at age 60...
I would love to see Catalina one day
With a name like yours Catalina, you must go. "Catalina Express" goes from Long Beach California to Catalina Island several times per day --- everyday. I've been going for many years and I always look forward to it. As soon as you get off the boat you can "walk" to the shops and restaurants (other things to) in Avalon Harbor and it's only a few minutes from the boat. Most everything is within walking distance from the boat. If you haven't already been there --- do yourself a favor and go. You'll enjoy it!!
Steve
Went when I visited my friend that was living in LA back in 2000, it was beautiful. Really enjoyed it.
just the kind of song that stays on your brain FOREVER!!!!!!!
Grew up in Coney Island listening to this when it first came out. It is still a great sound...MauriceH
Our son flew my husband and I there on his 70'th birthday, it was so beautiful. My husband has since passed away, but what a wonderful memory. I would like to go by boat the next time I go!
Love this song That's all I'll say.
Cheers for posting this classic.
I worked with Ed Cobb at Atarack-Heller in LA, post-Four Preps. Sorry to hear he passed away.
I love it
I remember when they sang this on the old Ozzie & Harriett show with Rick Nelson
Nice video. Glat you got some shots of Twin Harbors. Cat Harbor and The Ismus as we called it.. We had a boat growing up, and were going there from the early 50's. Fantastic Island. I love the song. Captured the way it was then.
I went to Catalina Island and got back to the boat to late and missed the boat, lucky I had money or I'd been sleeping on the beach 😃😃😃 fun place
un mavilloso TEMA 26 MILLAS A SANTA CATALINA
Loved my time in Catalina!! Thanks for the vid.
man this real music I have flash back. lol
Beautifu place, wish there were package tours there from uk.
GREAT PLACE. SORRY WE HAVE YOU BEAT BROTHER. COME TO OUR ISLANDS OF HAWAI'I. ALOHA.
...While Rita was hanging out laundry to dry for her mother that fine, fateful Saturday in April, ‘58....
i loved catalina island whenI went to 6th grade camp
Good song about Santa Catalina Island-the singers and songwriters should have made a song about the islands off the New England coast-I am refering to Block Island,Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket_Santa Catalina is roughly the size of Nantucket
Brian Wilson said that the Four Preps were the inspiration for the Beach Boys.
Take a tour to SAN, and I will take you the rest of the way to Catalina. I grew up in San Diego and have never made the trip to Catalina. I will be in SAN Diego for my 55th High School reunion on September 19th and 20th. Meet you in @ the Vagabond Inn on September 18th, take you to my reunion, and then we will get to Catalina by boat on September 24th. That gives us the 21st, 22nd, and 23rd to see my Hometown. All of it in SoCal is my treat, and no strings attached. paul4RatCanbydotCom
no place for a saint! (in my personal collection)
The boat to Catalina:: Check out Catalinaexpress If it's your birthday you ride for FREE!!! go to their website to make reservations!!!!
Now I feel like goin for a swim. Can't do 26 miles tho.
Yes it is 26 miles off the coast of Southern California, not a large island.
That is a really kind offer which I will take you up on, my holidays this year can be taken up to Sept. 30th. I had planned booking into the Holiday inn in S/Frisco at end of Aug., but having made contact with you I could book it in Sept. I found that hotel online, seems near waterfront, is that too far from you, I can always book another near you. It's my dream to visit Catalina Isle.
=> Clear view => NO "curvature".
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Total tourist trap