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
Year-end charts
All-time charts
Certifications
Release history
References
Other websites
1990 songs
Mariah Carey songs
Pop songs
New jack swing songs
R&B songs
Billboard Hot 100 number one songs