Somebody
Bryan Adams
1986
Annual listening list: initial release cycle, with recent carryovers; not an original-release-date field. Release/version source checked.
Release: 1984
Release: 1984Source checked | Recent carryover
Reckless album in 1984; January 1985 single. Album and single years are distinguished.
Separately documented single release: 1985. Read the source note for the release region or version.
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Somebody - release / recording history
Reckless album in 1984; January 1985 single. Album and single years are distinguished. Source consulted 2026-10-13; not a complete discographic audit.
Inspiration and background
Supplied note - not independently verified
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This rock ballad expresses a longing for meaningful connection.
Evidence scope: Source-provided note, not an established account of the songwriter's intent
Sources for this information
Owner-supplied 1986.html, song-list position 146
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Other appearances and versions
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Sources and scope
Imported annual selection - further review needed
Editorial artist-repertoire classification; Style term found in imported, unverified source annotation
Owner-supplied 1986.html
Original list position 146; annual selection retained from supplied material, not independently corroborated.
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