Someone Somewhere in Summertime

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"Someone Somewhere in Summertime" is a 1982 synth-driven new wave song by Scottish band Simple Minds, known for its atmospheric sound and melancholic, romantic tone.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf single
song
album New Gold Dream (81–82–83–84)
artist Simple Minds
bSide King Is White and in the Crowd
chartPositionUK 36
chronology Simple Minds singles chronology
countryOfOrigin Scotland
followsSingle Glittering Prize
format 12-inch single
7-inch single
genre new wave
post-punk
synth-pop
hasCoverArt Someone Somewhere in Summertime single cover
hasLiveVersion Someone Somewhere in Summertime (live)
hasMusicalFeature atmospheric sound
melancholic tone
romantic tone
synth-driven arrangement
hasNotableCharacteristic considered a fan favourite
often cited as one of Simple Minds’ classic tracks
includedInAlbum New Gold Dream (81–82–83–84)
isPartOf Simple Minds discography
linked to: Simple Minds
language English
length 4:08 (single edit)
4:37
mainInstrument bass guitar
drums
electric guitar
synthesizer
performer Simple Minds
precedesSingle Waterfront
producer Peter Walsh
publisher Virgin Music Publishers
recordedAt Rockfield Studios, Wales
linked to: Rockfield Studios

The Townhouse Studios, London
recordingPeriod 1982
recordLabel A&M Records
Virgin Records
releaseDate 1982-11-12
releaseYear 1982
singleFrom New Gold Dream (81–82–83–84)
tempo mid-tempo
writer Charlie Burchill
Derek Forbes
Jim Kerr
Mick MacNeil
Mike Ogletree
linked to: Michael Ogletree

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Simple Minds notableWork Someone Somewhere in Summertime
Someone Somewhere in Summertime hasLiveVersion Someone Somewhere in Summertime (live)
linked to: Someone Somewhere in Summertime
New Gold Dream (81–82–83–84) hasPart Someone Somewhere in Summertime
New Gold Dream (81–82–83–84) singleFrom Someone Somewhere in Summertime