Someday Never Comes
Creedence Clearwater Revival
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13 facts about this song
Song Release"Someday Never Comes" was released by the American rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival in 1972.
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Album InclusionThis track is taken from their seventh and final studio album, "Mardi Gras", which was released in April of that same year.
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Band Line-UpAt the time of the album release, CCR consisted of John Fogerty, Doug Clifford, and Stu Cook. This is unique because it was the only album where the trio shared equal songwriting and vocal duties.
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Lead SingerJohn Fogerty, the band’s lead singer and principal songwriter, took the lead on this track.
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Songwriting MotivationThe song was written by Fogerty after his parents got divorced – he had been told "someday you'll understand," but that day never really came.
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CompositionMusically, the song is a plaintive ballad that resonates with the disillusionment and heartache that Fogerty was experiencing during that period.
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Chart Ranking"Someday Never Comes" reached number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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Last SingleThis song is notable for being the last single released by the band before they officially broke up in October 1972.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered the song, including Billy Ray Cyrus, who included the track on his 2005 album, "Wanna Be Your Joe".
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Present in MediaThe song was featured in the episode "Something Nice Back Home" of the television show Lost, reflecting the theme of characters struggling to come to terms with their past.
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Concert StapleEven years after the band's disbandment, "Someday Never Comes" remained a staple in John Fogerty’s solo concerts.
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Critical ResponseCritics generally consider "Someday Never Comes" one of Creedence Clearwater Revival's most affecting songs, with its somber lyrics and emotional performance by Fogerty.
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Success in Different CountriesOutside the United States, "Someday Never Comes" enjoyed chart success in several countries, including reaching number 8 on the Canadian RPM Singles chart.
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