Somewhere a Voice is Calling

"Somewhere a Voice is Calling"
Sheet music cover
Song
Released 1901
Composer(s) Arthur F. Tate
Lyricist(s) Eileen Newton

Somewhere a Voice is Calling is a World War I song originally released in 1901. Arthur F. Tate composed the song and Eileen Newton wrote the lyrics. The song was published by T.B. Harms & Francis, Day & Hunter in New York City.[1]

The song was recorded on October 29, 1913 by vocalist Henry Burr in Camden, New Jersey. This version was released under the Victor record label.[2]

In 1914, John McCormack recorded "Somewhere a Voice is Calling." It was released under the Victor record label.

Another best-selling 1914 version was by Vernon Archibald and Elizabeth Spencer released on Edison's Blue Amberol cylinders.[3]

Lyrics

Dusk, and the shadows falling,
O'er land and sea;
Somewhere a voice is calling,
Calling for me!
Night and the stars are gleaming,
Tender and true;
Dearest! my heart is dreaming,
Dreaming of you!

References

  1. ↑ "Somewhere a Voice is Calling/Arthur F Tate (sheet music)". The Library of Congress. Retrieved 10 December 2015.
  2. ↑ "Somewhere a voice is calling". Library of Congress. Retrieved 10 December 2015.
  3. ↑ Whitburn, Joel (1986). Pop Memories 1890–1954. Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin: Record Research, Inc. p. 31. ISBN 0-89820-083-0.
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