"Someday (I'm Coming Back)" is a song recorded by British singer, songwriter and actress

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for the 1992 American romantic thriller film '' The Bodyguard'', starring

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and

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. It was released as a single in the United Kingdom on 7 December 1992 and in other European countries in early 1993. "Someday (I'm Coming Back)" was written by Stansfield, Ian Devaney and Andy Morris, and produced by Devaney and Morris. The single was released from the

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. An accompanying

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, directed by

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, was also released. The single reached number ten in Portugal and the United Kingdom. "Someday (I'm Coming Back)" was remixed by

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and the "Classic" remixes were created by

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. In 2003, the song was included on Stansfield's compilation, '' Biography: The Greatest Hits''. In 2014, "Someday (I'm Coming Back)" and remixes of the song were included on the deluxe 2CD + DVD re-release of '' So Natural'' (also on ''

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'').

Critical reception

Amy Linden from ''

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'' described the song as a "real beauty". Howard Cohen from ''

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'' said it "is more uptempo than we've had from her of late, a cheerful uplifting and very commercial cut which draws a polished and soulful vocal performance from her, punctuated by a wailing sax."

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from ''

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'' called it a "superior piece of pop-

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fluff that Lisa Stansfield infuses with a passionate intensity." Bob Waliszewski of ''

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'' viewed it as "a positive tune about supportive romance". James Hamilton from the '' RM'' Dance Update declared it as "prettily cooed". Arion Berger from ''

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'' felt that Stansfield "holds up a sturdy vocal wall of Jericho". John Mackie from ''

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'' stated that she "adds a little style and a soulful vocal to the gliding dance number".Mackie, John (15 January 1993). "AC is current, but needs a jolt". p. C5. ''

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Track listings

* European 12-inch single # "Someday (I'm Coming Back)" – 5:34 # "

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" (live) – 7:51 # "Someday (I'm Coming Back)" (

remix) – 6:24 # "Tenderly" (live) – 5:00 * European CD single # "Someday (I'm Coming Back)" – 5:34 # "Tenderly" (live) – 5:00 * European CD maxi single # "Someday (I'm Coming Back)" – 5:34 # "Tenderly" (live) – 5:00 # "Live Together/Young Hearts Run Free" (live) – 7:51

Charts

References

{{Authority control Lisa Stansfield songs 1992 singles 1992 songs Arista Records singles Disco songs Music videos directed by Marcus Nispel Songs written by Andy Morris (musician) Songs written by Ian Devaney Songs written by Lisa Stansfield Songs written for films