Dean Martin – Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime

Dean Martin’s “Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime” isn’t just a catchy tune, it’s a ballad steeped in longing and resilience. While it may sound like a joyous ode to universal connection, the story behind it reveals a song forged from heartbreak. Originally titled “Everybody Loves Somebody (Honey Bun),” it was written by Irving Taylor and Ken Griffin in 1958 for a young singer named Bobby Darin.

Darin had just experienced a tumultuous breakup with singer Sandra Dee, a pain he poured into the lyrics. Lines like “Everybody loves somebody sometime/Nobody loves me all the time,” and “My heart is like a drifter’s shawl/Always movin’ on” resonated deeply with listeners who, like Darin, had known the sting of rejection.

However, Dean Martin, known for his smooth charisma and upbeat persona, saw potential in the song beyond its melancholic core. He recorded it in 1964, injecting it with his signature optimism and swingin’ style. Martin’s playful delivery transformed the tune, retaining the bittersweet message while giving it a glimmer of hope: “Maybe someday I’ll find somebody too/And then everybody’ll be happy for me and you.”

This shift resonated with a different audience – those yearning for love but not giving up. “Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime” became an anthem for the lovelorn, offering them a sense of shared experience and the promise that brighter days might lie ahead. The song climbed the charts in both the US and UK, and it continues to be a timeless classic, reminding us that even in the face of loneliness, love is never truly out of reach.

So, when you hear Dean Martin’s smooth baritone croon “Everybody loves somebody sometime,” remember the song’s journey – from the ashes of heartbreak to a beacon of hope. It’s a testament to the transformative power of music, and a reminder that even in the darkest nights, the dawn of love may always be waiting.

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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’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