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Some Kind of Wonderful is a 1987 American romance film starring Eric Stoltz, Mary Stuart Masterson, and Lea Thompson. It is one of several successful teen dramas written by John Hughes in the 1980s, although it was directed by Howard Deutch rather than Hughes.
The film is set against the strict social hierarchy of an American public high school. Working class misfits Keith Nelson (Eric Stoltz) and the tomboyish Watts (Mary Stuart Masterson) are good friends. But when Keith asks out the most popular girl in school, Amanda Jones (Lea Thompson), Watts realizes her feelings for him are much deeper. Meanwhile, Hardy Jenns (Craig Sheffer), Amanda's ex-boyfriend from the rich side of town, plots trouble for Keith by inviting him and Amanda to a party after their date. Keith finds out about the plot, believing Amanda to be party to it, but goes ahead with the date anyway, spending money saved for college and roping in Watts (as chauffeur) to help make the date special. At Jenns's party, the timely arrival of other "misfits" saves Keith from being beaten up. Keith tells Jenns he is "over" and Amanda slaps Jenns's face. In the end, Amanda decides that she needs to learn to stand on her own. Keith catches up to Watts and they kiss.
"Some Kind of Wonderful" is a song by Gerry Goffin and Carole King that was first released by the Drifters in 1961. (It is not related to another song of the same name which was written by John Ellison and first released by Soul Brothers Six in 1967.)
The Drifters' original recording of the Goffin/King song reached #32 on the US Billboard pop chart and #6 on the R&B chart.
Notable covers include versions by Marvin Gaye (1968), Jay and the Americans (1970), Carole King (1971), Peter Cincotti (2004), Aled Jones featuring Cerys Matthews (2007), and Michael Bublé on the deluxe editions of his fourth studio album, Crazy Love (2010).
On the double album The Drifters 24 Original Hits (UK, 1975, Atlantic Records), the song is mistakenly credited to John Ellison. Conversely, on the Q-Tips debut album (UK, 1980, Chrysalis Records), the Ellison song is mistakenly credited to Goffin and King
Some Kind of Wonderful may refer to:
"(She's) Some Kind of Wonderful" is a song written by John Ellison and first recorded by his group, Soul Brothers Six, in 1967, peaking at number 91 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
It is not related to the other song by the same name written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King (and recorded by artists including the Drifters and Marvin Gaye).
grand funk railroad's track from their album greatest hits
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group Some Kind Of Wonderful (Remastered) · Grand Funk Railroad All The Girls In The World Beware!!! ℗ A Capitol Records Release; ℗ 2003 Capitol Records, LLC Released on: 2003-01-01 Producer: Jimmy Lenner Studio Personnel, Engineer: Shelly Yakus Studio Personnel, Mastering Engineer: Evren Göknar Composer Lyricist: John Ellison Composer Lyricist: Avi Kulawy Composer Lyricist: R.J. Ober Composer Lyricist: Chris Moore Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group Some Kind Of Wonderful · Joss Stone The Soul Sessions ℗ 2003 Virgin Records Released on: 2003-01-01 Producer: Michael Mangini Producer: Steve Greenberg Producer: Betty Wright Composer Lyricist: John Ellison Auto-generated by YouTube.
恋しくて ('87) 原題: Some Kind of Wonderful ♪Abuse by Propaganda https://www.discogs.com/ja/Propaganda-Wishful-Thinking/release/24189
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group Some Kind Of Wonderful (Remastered 1999) · Grand Funk Railroad 30 Years Of Funk: 1969-1999 The Anthology ℗ 1999 Capitol Records Inc. Released on: 1999-01-01 Producer: Jimmy Lenner Studio Personnel, Engineer: Shelly Yakus Studio Personnel, Mastering Engineer: Evren Göknar Composer: Willie John Ellison Auto-generated by YouTube.
I don't need a whole lots of money I don't need a big, fine car I got everything that a man could want I got more than I could ask for I don't have to run around I don't have to stay out all night 'Cause I got me a sweet, a sweet lovin' woman And she knows just how to treat me right Well my baby, she's all right Well my baby, she's clean out of sight, don't you know that She's She's some kind of wonderful She's some kind of wonderful Yes she is, she's a She's some kind of wonderful Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah When I hold her in my arms You know, she sets my soul on fire Ooh, when my baby kisses me My heart becomes filled with desire When she wraps her lovin' arms around me It 'bout tires me out of my mind Yeah, when my baby kisses me chills run up and down my spine Well my baby, she's all r...
Scene from 'Some Kind of Wonderful'. Because it's the most frequent comment for this clip, the song featured in this scene is "Beat's So Lonely" by Charlie Sexton. You can view that video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCRtHVEroQ0
I saw this wasn't on youtube a while back, but now i've finally got round to uploading the song, there are others, but still I thought i'd upload it. Some Kind of Wonderful - The Drifters
Some Kind of Wonderful is a 1987 American romance film starring Eric Stoltz, Mary Stuart Masterson, and Lea Thompson. It is one of several successful teen dramas written by John Hughes in the 1980s, although it was directed by Howard Deutch rather than Hughes.
The film is set against the strict social hierarchy of an American public high school. Working class misfits Keith Nelson (Eric Stoltz) and the tomboyish Watts (Mary Stuart Masterson) are good friends. But when Keith asks out the most popular girl in school, Amanda Jones (Lea Thompson), Watts realizes her feelings for him are much deeper. Meanwhile, Hardy Jenns (Craig Sheffer), Amanda's ex-boyfriend from the rich side of town, plots trouble for Keith by inviting him and Amanda to a party after their date. Keith finds out about the plot, believing Amanda to be party to it, but goes ahead with the date anyway, spending money saved for college and roping in Watts (as chauffeur) to help make the date special. At Jenns's party, the timely arrival of other "misfits" saves Keith from being beaten up. Keith tells Jenns he is "over" and Amanda slaps Jenns's face. In the end, Amanda decides that she needs to learn to stand on her own. Keith catches up to Watts and they kiss.