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A professionally sung version performed by [[Linda Ronstadt]] and [[James Ingram]] was also recorded for the closing credits. The Ronstadt–Ingram single went to #2 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] singles chart in [[1987 in music|March 1987]]. It was later certified [[Gold]] for sales of more than 1 million copies sold in the United States. In fact, it was one of the last Gold singles to be released on 45 only. It was also a hit worldwide. |
A professionally sung version performed by [[Linda Ronstadt]] and [[James Ingram]] was also recorded for the closing credits. The Ronstadt–Ingram single went to #2 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] singles chart in [[1987 in music|March 1987]]. It was later certified [[Gold]] for sales of more than 1 million copies sold in the United States. In fact, it was one of the last Gold singles to be released on 45 only. It was also a hit worldwide. |
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Tanya Mousekewitz (the sister) begins to sing this again at the beginning of the film's 1991 [[sequel]] ''[[An American Tail: Fievel Goes West]]'' |
Tanya Mousekewitz (the sister) begins to sing this again at the beginning of the film's 1991 [[sequel]] ''[[An American Tail: Fievel Goes West]]'' (sung by [[Cathy Cavadini]] [the new voice of Tanya for that film]) before she is interrupted by food thrown at her. |
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The song has been covered by [[Dolly Parton]] in a 1990 episode of ''[[Designing Women]]'' and by cast members in the NBC comedy ''[[Community (TV series)|Community]]'' (2009). |
The song has been covered by [[Dolly Parton]] in a 1990 episode of ''[[Designing Women]]'' and by cast members in the NBC comedy ''[[Community (TV series)|Community]]'' (2009). |
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Revision as of 00:34, 24 May 2010
"Somewhere Out There" is a song written by James Horner, Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil. It appears in the 1986 animated film An American Tail.
The lyrics describe, as in the film's story, the bond between two siblings and their optimistic hope in being able to see one another again after being separated. The song was sung by Phillip Glasser (for the character of the brother in the film) and Betsy Cathcart (for the character of the sister).
A professionally sung version performed by Linda Ronstadt and James Ingram was also recorded for the closing credits. The Ronstadt–Ingram single went to #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in March 1987. It was later certified Gold for sales of more than 1 million copies sold in the United States. In fact, it was one of the last Gold singles to be released on 45 only. It was also a hit worldwide.
Tanya Mousekewitz (the sister) begins to sing this again at the beginning of the film's 1991 sequel An American Tail: Fievel Goes West (sung by Cathy Cavadini [the new voice of Tanya for that film]) before she is interrupted by food thrown at her.
The song has been covered by Dolly Parton in a 1990 episode of Designing Women and by cast members in the NBC comedy Community (2009).
Awards
At the Grammy Awards of 1988, the song won two awards, one for Song of the Year and the other for Best Song Written Specifically for a Motion Picture or Television. It also earned an Academy Award and Golden Globe Award nomination in 1986 for Best Original Song, but lost to "Take My Breath Away" both times. At the 59th Annual Academy Awards, Natalie Cole performed the song live with James Ingram.
