"Somewhere a Voice Is Calling" is a World War I song originally released in 1911. Arthur F. Tate composed the song and Eileen Newton wrote the lyrics. The song was published by T. B. Harms & Francis, Day & Hunter, Inc. in New York City.[3]
| "Somewhere a Voice Is Calling" | |
|---|---|
 Sheet music cover | |
| Song | |
| Released | 1911[1][2] |
| Composer(s) | Arthur F. Tate[2] |
| Lyricist(s) | Eileen Newton |
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.[4]
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.[5]
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!
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