"Somebody from Somewhere" is a 1931 song composed by

George Gershwin George Gershwin (; born Jacob Gershwine; September 26, 1898 – July 11, 1937) was an American composer and pianist whose compositions spanned popular, jazz and classical genres. Among his best-known works are the orchestral compositions ' ...

, with lyrics by Ira Gershwin. It was written for the film '' Delicious'' (1931), where it was introduced by Janet Gaynor and a whiskey bottle.

Notable recordings

* Ella Fitzgerald - ''

Ella Fitzgerald Sings the George and Ira Gershwin Songbook ''Ella Fitzgerald Sings the George and Ira Gershwin Song Book'' is a box set by American jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald that contains songs by George and Ira Gershwin with arrangements by Nelson Riddle. It was produced by Norman Granz, Fitzgerald' ...

'' (1959) (first recording)

References

Songs with music by George Gershwin Songs with lyrics by Ira Gershwin 1931 songs {{Show-tune-stub