About the song
“Everybody Loves Somebody” is a classic song with a fascinating history, deeply cherished by fans of traditional music. Written in 1947 by Irving Taylor and Ken Lane, it was first recorded by Peggy Lee with Dave Barbour and his orchestra, and soon after by Frank Sinatra. However, these early versions did not achieve commercial success.
It wasn’t until 1964 that the song gained widespread recognition, thanks to Dean Martin. At the time, Martin was a well-known artist, but his popularity had waned since his last top 40 hit in 1958. Amid the British Invasion led by bands like The Beatles, many doubted Martin’s ability to make a significant impact on the charts. Despite his personal reservations about rock ‘n’ roll, he made a bold statement with “Everybody Loves Somebody.”
Martin’s version was recorded with a relaxed arrangement featuring piano, guitar, drums, and bass, which he later re-recorded with a full orchestra and chorus. This new recording was included on his album titled “Everybody Loves Somebody,” named to highlight the song’s potential. To everyone’s surprise, the song topped the Billboard Hot 100 and the Pop-Standard Singles chart, even displacing The Beatles’ hit “A Hard Day’s Night.”
The success of “Everybody Loves Somebody” marked a significant comeback for Martin. It became his signature song, so closely associated with him that other versions are often compared to his. Martin performed it as the theme song on his weekly television show from 1965 to 1974, solidifying its place in popular culture.
In recognition of its enduring appeal, the 1964 recording was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999. The song’s legacy is also honored on Martin’s grave marker in Los Angeles. “Everybody Loves Somebody” remains a testament to Dean Martin’s enduring charm and talent.
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Lyrics
Everybody loves somebody sometime
Everybody falls in love somehow
Something in your kiss just told me
My sometime is now
Everybody finds somebody someplace
There’s no telling where love may appear
Something in my heart keeps saying
My someplace is here
If I had it in my power
I’d arrange for every girl to have your charms
Then every minute, every hour
Every boy would find what I found in your arms
Everybody loves somebody sometime
And although my dream was overdue
Your love made it well worth waiting
For someone like you
If I had it in my power
I would arrange for every girl to have your charms
Then every minute, every hour
Every boy would find what I found in your arms
Everybody loves somebody sometime
And although my dream was overdue
Your love made it well worth waiting
For someone like you
Everybody loves somebody sometime