Someday? (Concrete Blonde song)

"Someday?" is a song from American alternative rock band Concrete Blonde, which was released in 1992 as the second single from their fourth studio album Walking in London. The song was written by Johnette Napolitano, and produced by Concrete Blonde and Chris Tsangarides. "Someday?" reached number 8 on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart in May 1992.[1]

"Someday?"
Single by Concrete Blonde
from the album Walking in London
B-side"Why Don't You See Me"
Released1992
Length3:30
LabelI.R.S.
Songwriter(s)Johnette Napolitano
Producer(s)
Concrete Blonde singles chronology
"Ghost of a Texas Ladies' Man"
(1992)		 "Someday?"
(1992)		 "Walking in London"
(1992)

Background

Speaking to Billboard in 1992, Napolitano spoke about "Someday?" in relation to their 1990 hit "Joey". She stated, "Everybody wanted another mid-tempo pop gem – which we buried way on the second side [of Walking in London]. We consciously started the record with something harder-edged, to show our audience something different right away."[2]

Music video

The song's music video was directed by Jane Simpson and produced by Joan Weidman, Simpson and Tina Silvey for Silvey + Co.[3] It achieved active rotation on MTV.[4]

Critical reception

In a review of Walking in London, Parry Gettelman of The Orlando Sentinel stated, "'Someday?' could be a lost number from the Pretenders' golden days with fascinating hints of the Rolling Stones' 'Beast of Burden' and Concrete Blonde's own 'Joey' in the melody."[5] Scott Bacon of The Indianapolis Star described the song as "delightful" and "Pretenders-like", with Napolitano "pinpoint[ing] the frustration of love, hope and dreams".[6] Dave Larsen of the Dayton Daily News felt the song was "poised to pounce on the mainstream".[7] Steve Terrell of The Santa Fe New Mexican wrote, "At its worst, Concrete Blonde has a tendency to sound like Fleetwood Mac, with Napolitano as a surly Christine McVie. This is the case with 'Someday?' on this album."[8]

In a retrospective on the music of 1992, Don Mayhew of The Fresno Bee selected "Someday?" as one of his favourites of the year. He wrote, "The irony is that while Concrete Blonde certainly has the expertise to rock, Napolitano's voice is better suited to sweet, simple lullabies like this."[9] Chuck Campbell of the Scripps Howard News Service picked "Someday?" as number four of his top five 'best singles of 1992' and stated, "Napolitano is as beseeching here as she was on the group's breathtaking 1990 hit, 'Joey.'"[10]

Formats
Cassette single (US)[11]
No.TitleLength
1."Someday"3:30
2."Why Don't You See Me"4:31
Cassette and CD single (Australia)[12][13]
No.TitleLength
1."Someday"3:30
2."Why Don't You See Me"4:31
7-inch single (UK and Europe)[14][15]
No.TitleLength
1."Someday"3:30
2."Probably Will"2:50
7-inch and cassette single (France)[16][17]
No.TitleLength
1."Someday"3:50
2."100 Games of Solitaire"3:37
CD single (UK #1 and France maxi-single)[18][19]
No.TitleLength
1."Someday"3:32
2."Probably Will"2:52
3."100 Games of Solitaire"3:37
4."Les Coeurs Jumeaux"4:15
CD single (UK #2)[20]
No.TitleLength
1."Someday"3:32
2."Joey"4:09
3."Happy Birthday"2:21
4."Still in Hollywood"3:44
CD single (Netherlands)[21]
No.TitleLength
1."Someday"3:32
2."Why Don't You See Me"4:33
3."Probably Will"2:52
4."100 Games of Solitaire"3:37
5."Les Coeurs Jumeaux"4:15
CD single (US promo)[22]
No.TitleLength
1."Someday?"3:30

Personnel

Credits are adapted from the UK CD #2 and Netherlands CD single liner notes and the Walking in London CD album booklet.[20][21][23]

"Someday?"

Production

  • Concrete Blonde – producers (all tracks)
  • Chris Tsangarides – producer ("Someday?", "Joey", "Why Don't You See Me", "Les Coeurs Jumeaux"), megamix ("Happy Birthday")
  • Earle Mankey – producer ("Still in Hollywood"), additional recording and mixing ("Joey"), recording ("Happy Birthday")
  • Sean Freehill – recording ("Probably Will" and "100 Games of Solitaire")
  • James Mankey – additional recording and mixing ("Joey")

Charts
Chart (1992) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA Charts)[24] 72
Canada Top Singles (RPM)[25] 13
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[26] 62
US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[27] 8

References
  1. "Concrete Blonde - Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved January 7, 2022.
  2. Bessman, Jim (March 21, 1992). "Concrete Blonde lightens up, and shows a harder edge" (PDF). Billboard. Vol. 104, no. 12. p. 20, 22. Retrieved January 7, 2022 – via World Radio History.
  3. "Music Video: Video Track" (PDF). Billboard. Vol. 104, no. 10. March 7, 1992. p. 36. Retrieved January 7, 2022 – via World Radio History.
  4. "Music Video: New Videoclips" (PDF). Billboard. Vol. 104, no. 23. June 6, 1992. p. 38. Retrieved January 7, 2022 – via World Radio History.
  5. Gettelman, Parry (March 27, 1992). "Music: Concrete Blonde". The Orlando Sentinel.
  6. Bacon, Scott (March 6, 1992). "Record Reviews: Napolitano shows diversity on Concrete Blonde album". The Indianapolis Star. p. C-9.
  7. Larsen, Dave (March 27, 1992). "Recordings on Review". Dayton Daily News. p. C-9.
  8. Terrell, Steve (February 28, 1992). "The best female singer in rock 'n' roll". The Santa Fe New Mexican.
  9. Mayhew, Don (December 25, 1992). "Some singular achievements for '92". The Fresno Bee. p. E10.
  10. Campbell, Church (December 31, 1992). "Music: Top tunes, artists in 1992". The York Dispatch. p. D10.
  11. Someday (US cassette single liner notes). Concrete Blonde. I.R.S. Records. 1992. 4KM-13860.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  12. Someday (Australian cassette single liner notes). Concrete Blonde. I.R.S. Records. 1992. TC 880056-4.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  13. Someday (Australian CD single liner notes). Concrete Blonde. I.R.S. Records. 1992. 8800562.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  14. Someday (UK 7-inch single sleeve notes). Concrete Blonde. I.R.S. Records. 1992. EIRS 179.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  15. Someday (European 7-inch single sleeve notes). Concrete Blonde. I.R.S. Records. 1992. 8 80070-7.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  16. Someday (French 7-inch single sleeve notes). Concrete Blonde. I.R.S. Records, EMI France. 1992. 8801477.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  17. Someday (French cassette single liner notes). Concrete Blonde. I.R.S. Records, EMI France. 1992. 8801474.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  18. Someday (UK CD part one limited edition single liner notes). Concrete Blonde. I.R.S. Records. 1992. CDEIRSS 179.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  19. Someday (French CD maxi-single liner notes). Concrete Blonde. I.R.S. Records. 1992. 8801472.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  20. Someday (UK CD part two limited edition single liner notes). Concrete Blonde. I.R.S. Records. 1992. CDEIRS 179.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  21. Someday (Dutch CD single liner notes). Concrete Blonde. I.R.S. Records. 1992. CDEIRS 179, 07243 880070-2 3.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  22. Someday? (US CD promotional single liner notes). Concrete Blonde. I.R.S. Records. 1992. DPRO-67092.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  23. Walking in London (US CD album liner notes). Concrete Blonde. I.R.S. Records. 1992. X2-13137.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  24. Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010. Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing.
  25. "Top RPM Singles: Issue 2015." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved January 7, 2022.
  26. "Concrete Blonde – Someday?" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved January 7, 2022.
  27. "Concrete Blonde Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved January 7, 2022.
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