Somebody Loves Me

George Gershwin, Benny Goodman & His Orchestra

About Somebody Loves Me

"Somebody Loves Me" is a popular song, with music written by George Gershwin, and lyrics by Ballard MacDonald and Buddy DeSylva. This is not to be confused with the Southern gospel song written by W. F. & Marjorie Crumley. The song was published in 1924 and featured in George White's Scandals of 1924. There were a number of popular versions in 1924 and 1925 by Paul Whiteman, Ray Miller, Marion Harris and Cliff Edwards (aka "Ukulele Ike") with the Whiteman version being top-rated. One of the later better-known versions was by The Four Lads. This recording was made on August 18, 1952 and released by Columbia Records as catalog number 39865. It first reached the Billboard magazine charts on October 18, 1952. It peaked at #22 on the charts. 


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When this world began
It was Heaven's plan
There should be a girl for every single man.
To my great regret 

Someone has upset
Heaven's pretty progamme for we've never met.
I'm clutching at straws, just because
I may meet himher yet.

Somebody loves me, I wonder who,
I wonder who heshe can be.
Somebody loves me, I wish I knew,
Who can heshe be worries me.
For every boygirl who passes me I shout,

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George Gershwin

George Gershwin (September 26, 1898 – July 11, 1937) was an American composer and pianist. Gershwin's compositions spanned both popular and classical genres, and his most popular melodies are widely known. Among his best known works are the orchestral compositions Rhapsody in Blue and An American in Paris, as well as the opera Porgy and Bess. more »

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Written by: Buddy DeSylva, Ballard MacDonald, George Gershwin

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10 facts about this song

Composer Origin
"Somebody Loves Me" was composed by the renowned American composer George Gershwin.
Lyrics Creation
The lyrics of the song were written by Ballard MacDonald and Buddy DeSylva, two famous lyricists in the 1920s.
Year of Publication
"Somebody Loves Me" was published in 1924, cementing its place in the decade known as the Roaring Twenties.
Place in Musical
The song was originally written for George White's "Scandals of 1924", which were a string of Broadway revues.
Rich Cover History
Various artists have covered "Somebody Loves Me" over the years, including the Canadian singing group "The Four Lads."
Four Lads' Release
The Four Lads released their rendition of "Somebody Loves Me" in 1952, marking one of the many times the song has been revived for new audiences.
Style Fusion
The Four Lads' version of "Somebody Loves Me" is a fusion of the popular music styles of the 1950s with the traditional lyrics and composition of the 1920s song.
Popularity
Despite the number of versions done by multiple artists, The Four Lads version became one of the most popular ones.
Featured in Movie
The original song "Somebody Loves Me" played an important role in the soundtrack for a 1952 Hollywood movie also named "Somebody Loves Me."
Testament of Time
"Somebody Loves Me" still stands today as one of George Gershwin's most popular and enduring compositions.

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