Someday (Mariah Carey song)

"Someday" is a song by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey.
Release
This song is from her self-titled debut studio album (1990). It is a pop, new jack swing and R&B song. It was one of the songs that was on Carey's demo tape. It was written by Carey and Ben Margulies. "Someday" was released as the album's third single on November 28, 1990.
Reviews
The song was a critical and commercial success. It was described as an album highlight. It became Carey's third consecutive number-one single on the US Billboard Hot 100.

Formats and track listings
 12-inch vinyl and cassette single

 "Someday" (New 12" House) – 6:50
 "Someday" (Pianoapercaloopapella) – 4:14
 "Someday" (New 12" Jackswing) – 6:55
 "Someday" (New 7" Straight) – 4:16
 "Alone in Love" – 4:11
 7-inch vinyl and cassette singles

 "Someday" (7" Jackswing Mix) – 4:40
 "Alone in Love" – 4:11
 Worldwide 12-inch vinyl, maxi-CD, CD3 and cassette singles

 "Someday" (New 12" House) – 6:50
 "Someday" (New 12" Jackswing) – 6:56
 "Someday" (Pianoapercaloopapella) – 4:14
 European 7-inch, CD and cassette singles

 "Someday" (New 7" Straight) – 4:16
 "Someday" (New 7" Jackswing) – 4:40
 Maxi-CD single

 "Someday" (New 7" Jackswing) – 4:40
 "Someday" (New 7" Straight) – 4:16
 "Someday" (New 12" Jackswing) – 6:55
 "Someday" (Pianoapercapella – New) – 4:17
 "Alone in Love" – 4:11
 UK CD single

 "Someday" (7" Jackswing Mix) – 4:40
 "Someday" (12" Jackswing Mix) – 6:55
 "Someday" (12" House Mix) – 6:50
 UK limited edition picture disc CD single

 "Someday" – 4:40
 "Vision of Love" – 3:28
 "Love Takes Time" – 3:48
 "Alone in Love" – 4:11
 Someday EP

 "Someday" (New 7" Straight) – 4:18
 "Someday" (7" Jack Swing Mix) – 4:41
 "Someday" (New 12" House) – 6:52
 "Someday" (New 12" Jackswing) – 6:58
 "Someday" (Pianoapercaloopapella) – 4:15
 "Someday" (House Dub Version) – 5:11
 "Someday" (New Jack Dub Version) – 4:23
 "Someday" (New Jack Bonus Beats) – 4:31

Credits and personnel

A-side: "Someday"
Recording
 Recorded at The Power Station, New York City
 Mixed at The Power Station, New York City

Vocals
 Lead vocals – Mariah Carey
 Background vocals – Mariah Carey

Personnel
 Songwriting – Mariah Carey, Ben Margulies
 Production – Ric Wake
 Arrangement – Mariah Carey, Ben Marguilles, Chris Toland
 Additional arrangement – Ric Wake, Rich Tancredi
 Mixing – Bob Cadway
 Drum programming – Ric Wake, Joe Franco
 Guitar – Bob Cadway
 Keyboards – Joe Franco

B-side: "Alone in Love"
Recording
 Recorded at Skyline Studios, New York City; The Hit Factory, New York City; Oakshire Recorders, Los Angeles
 Mixed at Skyline Studios, New York City

Vocals
 Lead vocals – Mariah Carey
 Background vocals – Mariah Carey

Personnel
 Songwriting – Mariah Carey, Ben Margulies
 Production – Rhett Lawrence
 Arrangement – Mariah Carey, Ben Marguilles, Chris Toland
 Mixing and recording – Patrick Dillett, Rhett Lawrence
 Guitar – Michael Landau, David Williams
 Keyboards – Rhett Lawrence

Credits adapted from the liner notes of Mariah Carey. "Someday" remixes and alternate versions co-produced by Shep Pettibone with Ric Wake.

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts
Chart (1991)Peakpositionscope="row"  Austria Airplay (Ö3 Austria) 6scope="row" scope="row" scope="row"  Canada Dance (RPM) 4 Canada Retail Singles (The Record)5 Canada Contemporary Hit Radio (The Record)1 Europe (European Hot 100 Singles) 75 European Hit Radio (Music & Media)6 Finland (Suomen virallinen lista) 14scope="row"  Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 10)3 Italy Airplay (Musica e dischi) 12 Japan (Oricon) 48scope="row" scope="row" scope="row" scope="row"  UK Dance (Music Week) 23scope="row" scope="row" scope="row"  scope="row" scope="row"  US Adult Contemporary (Radio & Records)4 US Contemporary Hit Radio (Radio & Records)1 US Urban Contemporary (Radio & Records)2US Top 100 Singles (Cash Box)1US Top R&B Singles (Cash Box)3

Year-end charts
Chart (1991)Position Canada Top Singles (RPM) 7 Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM) 20 Canada Dance (RPM) 20 US Billboard Hot 100 13 US Adult Contemporary (Billboard) 36 US Dance Club Songs (Billboard) 26 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) 61 US Adult Contemporary (Radio & Records)32 US Contemporary Hit Radio (Radio & Records)4 US Urban (Radio & Records)32US Pop Singles (Cash Box)11US R&B Singles (Cash Box)18

All-time charts
Chart (1958–2018)PositionUS Billboard Hot 100 430

Certifications

Release history
+ Release dates and formats for "Someday" Region Date Format(s) Label(s)  United States November 28, 1990  Columbia  United Kingdom December 24, 1990  CBS  Japan January 21, 1991 Mini CD single Sony Music Japan  February 21, 1991 CD maxi single 

References

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Category:1990 songs
Category:Mariah Carey songs
Category:Pop songs
Category:New jack swing songs
Category:R&B songs
Category:Billboard Hot 100 number one songs