| "For Every Man There's a Woman" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Benny Goodman and his orchestra with Peggy Lee | |
| A-side | "For Every Man There's a Woman" "Beyond the Sea" |
| Released | 1948 (1948) |
| Genre | Jazz, pop |
| Label | Capitol |
| Songwriters | |
| Audio | |
| "For Every Man There's a Woman" on YouTube | |
"For Every Man There's a Woman" is a song written by Harold Arlen and Leo Robin that was a hit for Benny Goodman and his orchestra with Peggy Lee in 1948.
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Billboard | 89/100[1] |
Billboard favorably reviewed Peggy Lee's recording (Capitol 15030, coupled with "Beyond the Sea") in its issue from January 31, 1948, rating it 89 on a scale of 100.[1]
Track listing
78 rpm (Capitol 15030)
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Note(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "For Every Man There's a Woman" | From the Universal-International picture Casbah Benny Goodman and his orchestra with Peggy Lee Vocal with orchestra |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Note(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Beyond the Sea" ("La Mer") |
| Benny Goodman and his orchestra Instrumental |
References
- "Billboard". Billboard. January 31, 1948. p. 118. Retrieved May 9, 2026.