“Sink the Bismarck!” is a country and folk song recorded by American country music singer Johnny Horton. The song was released in 1960 and became one of Horton’s most famous and successful recordings.
The song tells the story of the pursuit and sinking of the German battleship Bismarck during World War II. The lyrics vividly describe the historical events of the time, including the battleship’s movements and the efforts to locate and destroy it. The chorus includes the repeated lines, “We gotta sink the Bismarck ’cause the world depends on us.”
“Sink the Bismarck!” was a commercial success and reached the Top 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It became a signature song for Johnny Horton and is often associated with his style of historical and narrative country music.
The song is celebrated for its storytelling quality and its portrayal of a significant event in World War II. It remains a classic of the country and folk genres and continues to be a favorite among fans of Johnny Horton’s music and those interested in historical narratives through song.
