Some Kind of Wonderful

Carole King

About Some Kind of Wonderful

"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 No. 32 on the US Billboard pop chart and No. 6 on the US Billboard R&B chart. Notable covers include versions by Marvin Gaye (1967), 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' self-titled debut album (UK, 1980, Chrysalis Records), the Ellison song is mistakenly credited to Goffin and King 


Year:
1971
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All you have to do is touch my hand
To show me you understand
And something happens to me 
That's some kind of wonderful

Any time my little world is blue 
I just have to look at you
And every thing seems to be 
Some kind of wonderful

I know I can't express 
This feeling of tenderness
There's so much I wanna say
But the right words just don't come my way

I just know when I'm in your embrace (wonderful)
This world is a happy place (wonderful)
And something happens to me
That's some kind of wonderful
Some kind of wonderful (sweetness)
Some kind of wonderful (oh my)
ohh (some kind)
Some kind of wonderful

Some kind of wonderful (sweetness)
Some kind of wonderful, wonderful, wonderful (oh my)
Some kind (some kind) of wonderful
Ohh, ohh

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Carole King

Carole King (born February 9, 1942) is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. King and her former husband Gerry Goffin wrote more than two dozen chart hits for numerous artists during the 1960s, many of which have become standards. As a singer, her Tapestry album topped the U.S. album chart for 15 weeks in 1971, and remained on the charts for more than six years. more »

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Written by: Carole King, Gerry Goffin

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8 facts about this song

Writer's Perpective
"Some Kind of Wonderful" was not written originally by any of the above-named artists - it was authored by songwriting duo Gerald Goffin and Carole King. They were a married couple famous for their hits in the 1960s.
First Recorded Version
Although Carole King is one of the co-writers of "Some Kind of Wonderful", it was first recorded by The Drifters in 1961. Their version reached the UK Top 10.
Carole King's Performance
Carole King, besides being one of the co-writers, has performed this song, featuring it in her critically successful album "Tapestry" released in 1971.
Marvin Gaye's version
Marvin Gaye, the King of Motown, also recorded his version of "Some Kind of Wonderful" in 1962. However, his rendition did not chart.
Peter Cincotti's Influence
Jazz singer Peter Cincotti covered the song for his self-titled debut album. His rendition gave a fresh and modern twist to the early 60s classic.
Modern Pop Interpretation
Michael Bublé, a Grammy-winning pop vocalist, featured "Some Kind of Wonderful" on his album "Call Me Irresponsible". This was released in 2007 and reached number one on the Canadian Albums Chart.
Iconic Lyrics
The lyrics of "Some Kind of Wonderful" describe being enthralled with someone who may not be typically beautiful to everyone else. The phrase "Some Kind of Wonderful" has been used in many different songs over the years, showing the broad influence of this song.
Influence
Although the origins of the song are rooted in the early 1960s, "Some Kind of Wonderful" continues to be covered and adored by various artists of diverse genres, evidencing its universal appeal and timelessness.

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