Somewhere in the World
| "Somewhere in the World" | ||||
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| Single by Boney M. | ||||
| from the album Ten Thousand Lightyears | ||||
| Released | May 1984 | |||
| Recorded | 1984 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 4:34 | |||
| Label | Hansa Records (West Germany) | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Wolfgang Keilhauer, Tammy Grohé, Sandy Davis | |||
| Producer(s) | Frank Farian | |||
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| "Somewhere in the World" on YouTube | ||||
"Somewhere in the World" is a single by disco band Boney M., the only single to be released from their seventh studio album Ten Thousand Lightyears.[1] Featuring the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the ballad marked another commercial low for the band when it peaked at #11 in the Swiss charts, and at #49 in Germany.[2] The full length 5:07 version was released on the 12" single.
Lead Vocal: Liz Mitchell. Backing Vocals: Liz Mitchell, Marcia Barrett.
Releases
7" Single
- "Somewhere in the World" (edit) – 4:25 / "Exodus (Noah's Ark 2001)" (edit) (Farian, Kawohl, Davis) – 4:37 (Hansa 106 320-100, Germany)
12" Single
- "Somewhere in the World" (extended mix) – 5:07 / "Exodus (Noah's Ark 2001)" (extended club mix) – 5:48 / "Wild Planet" (alternate mix) – 3:41 (Hansa 601 246-213, Germany)
Chart
| Chart (1984) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Germany (GfK)[2] | 49 |
Sources
- ^ Rogalsky, Matt (24 October 1984). "Boney M's latest focus on space". The Chilliwack Progress. p. 52. Retrieved 9 April 2025.
- ^ a b "Boney M – Somewhere in the World" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts.
