Somebody Somewhere (1956 song) explained

"Somebody, Somewhere" is a popular song written by Frank Loesser. The song was published in 1956 as part of Loesser's musical, The Most Happy Fella,^[1] where it was introduced by Jo Sullivan Loesser.

Recordings

• Doris Day, for the EP Hits from 'The Most Happy Fella (1956).^[2]
• Jo Sullivan Loesser, Original cast recording of The Most Happy Fella, 1956.^[3]
• Ella Fitzgerald on Ella Sings Broadway, 1963.^[4]
• Sergio Franchi on 1963 RCA Victor Red Seal album, Broadway, I Love You.^[5]
• Esther Ofarim on 1965 album Is It Really Me?; now 2006 CD, In New York with Bobby Scott & His Orchestra.^[6]
• Sophie Hayden, cast recording of Broadway revival of The Most Happy Fella, 1992.^[7]
• Jo Sullivan Loesser, Emily Loesser, and Don Stephenson on Loesser by Loesser, 1992.^[8]
• Liz Callaway on Anywhere I Wander: Liz Callaway Sings Frank Loesser, 1993.^[9]
• Rebecca Kilgore and Dave Frishberg on Why Fight the Feeling: Songs By Frank Loesser, 2008.^[10]

Notes and References

1. Web site: The Most Happy Fella. Guidetomusicaltheatre.com. 28 April 2021.
2. Web site: 45cat.com . 45cat.com . December 23, 2018.
3. Web site: The Most Happy Fella . AllMusic. December 23, 2018.
4. Web site: Ella Sings Broadway - Ella Fitzgerald | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic. 28 April 2021. AllMusic.
5. Web site: Discogs.com . Discogs.com . December 23, 2018.
6. Web site: Esther Ofarim - Esther and Abi Ofarim - Esther & Abi Ofarim - Ofraim אסתר עופרים. Esther-ofarim.de. 28 April 2021.
7. Web site: The Most Happy Fella . AllMusic. December 23, 2018.
8. Web site: Loesser by Loesser . AllMusic. December 23, 2018.
9. Web site: Anywhere I Wander: Liz Callaway Sings Frank Loesser . AllMusic. December 23, 2018.
10. Web site: Why Fight the Feeling: Songs By Frank Loesser. AllMusic. December 23, 2018.