Someday You'll Be Sorry is a jazz swing tune written by Louis Armstrong. The original recording by Louis Armstrong and His All Stars was made in New York City on June 10, 1947 and released that year as Some Day on Victor 20-2530. Armstrong reportedly wrote the song after a dream and even worked on the lyrics with his third wife Alpha Smith in mind. The tune became a core part of his repertoire, with notable later versions including a 1953 Decca session by The Commanders that features a bold, high-energy solo, and a lively Crescendo Club performance in January 1955 captured on The California Concerts. It also appears on the 1955 album Satchmo Sings and has been issued on numerous Armstrong compilations and live sets. Genre-wise it sits in jazz swing and is known for its expressive trumpet work and tender vocal. Over the years many artists have covered Someday You'll Be Sorry, helping cement Armstrong's status as a leading figure in jazz.
