There Must Be a Way

The song was published in the post–World War II era, part of a wave of sentimental ballads expressing love, longing, and heartbreak — very much in the style of traditional pop and pre-rock balladry. It became a standard in pop and easy listening, covered by many notable artists over the years.

• Perry Como recorded the song in a 1947 session with Russ Case and His Orchestra;^[3] it was released in June 1948 as the B-side to “Rambling Rose” (RCA Victor 20‑2947). The single "Rambling Rose" spent 14 weeks on the Billboard chart starting July 23, 1948, and reached a peak position of No. 18.^[4]

• Joni James recorded the song in 1959, it peaked at No. 33 on the Billboard Hot 100 spending 12 weeks there.^[5] In another American chart magazine, Cashbox, the single peaked at No. 28.^[6] It reached No. 30 on the Canadian singles chart and No. 24 on the UK singles chart.^[7] It was her most successful song of the year, and all years after.^[8]

• Connee Boswell and The Paulette Sisters (1945): An early recording of the song, reflecting its initial popularity.^[9] She released the song as a single with the B-side "Something Sentimental".

• Jerry Vale (1965): Vale's interpretation of the song was featured on his album "There Goes My Heart", which included many past hits and standards.
• Frankie Vaughan recorded the song in 1967,^[10] it reached number 7 on the UK singles chart, (staying on the chart for 21 weeks)^[11] and number 19 on the Irish Singles Chart.^[12] It was his most successful song of the year, and all years after.^[11] With the success, he recorded an album with the same name, which was his only charting studio album, reaching No. 22 in the UK.^[11]

• "There Must Be a Way" by Louis Armstrong was released in 1968, produced by Bob Thiele. It was later included on his album What a Wonderful World.