Somebody Somewhere (Dallas Smith song) explained

Somebody Somewhere
Cover:SomebodySomewhere.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Dallas Smith
Album:Jumped Right In
Genre:Country rock
Length:3:30
Label:604
Producer:Joey Moi
Next Title:If It Gets You Where You Wanna Go
Next Year:2012

"Somebody Somewhere" is the debut single by Canadian country rock artist Dallas Smith. It was released in November 2011 as the first single from his debut solo album, Jumped Right In. It peaked at number 79 on the Canadian Hot 100 in February 2012.

"Somebody Somewhere" was nominated for Single of the Year at the 2012 Canadian Country Music Association Awards.[1]

Critical reception

Jeff DeDekker of the Leader-Post wrote that "the tune somehow manages to remain upbeat while Smith sings of what should have been."[2]

Music video

The music video was directed by Stephano Barberis and premiered in December 2011. It won the 2012 British Columbia Country Music Association award for Video of the Year.[3]

Chart performance

"Somebody Somewhere" debuted at number 84 on the Canadian Hot 100 for the week of February 4, 2012.

Notes and References

  1. News: Frenette. Brad. 2012 CCMA Awards: complete list of nominees. November 21, 2013. CBC Music. July 18, 2012.
  2. News: DeDekker. Jeff. CD REVIEW: Jumped Right In, Dallas Smith. November 21, 2013. Leader-Post. May 25, 2012.
  3. News: Bird. Derek. BCCMA Awards 2012: Chad Brownlee skates off with the hardware. November 21, 2013. CBC Music. December 3, 2012.