Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon

Urge Overkill

About Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon

"Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon" is a song written by American musician Neil Diamond, whose recording of it on Bang Records reached number 10 on the US pop singles chart in 1967. The song enjoyed a second life when it appeared on the 1994 Pulp Fiction soundtrack, performed by rock band Urge Overkill. Other versions have been recorded by Cliff Richard (1968), Jackie Edwards (1968), the Biddu Orchestra (1978), and 16 Volt (1998).


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Girl, you'll be a woman soon
I love you so much, can't count all the ways
I've died for you girl and all they can say is
"He's not your kind"
They never get tired of putting me down
And I'll never know when I come around
What I'm gonna find
Don't let them make up your mind

Don't you know, girl, you'll be a woman soon
Please, come take my hand
Girl, you'll be a woman soon
Soon, you'll need a man

I've been misunderstood for all of my life
But what they're saying girl it cuts like a knife
"The boy's no good"
Well, I've finally found what I'm a-looking for
But if they get their chance they'll end it for sure
Surely would
Baby, I've done all I could

Now it's up to you girl, you'll be a woman soon
Please, come take my hand
Girl, you'll be a woman soon
Soon, you'll need a man

Girl, you'll be a woman soon
Please, come take my hand
Girl, you'll be a woman soon
Soon but soon, you'll need a man

Girl, you'll be a woman soon
Please, come take my hand

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Urge Overkill

Urge Overkill is an alternative rock band, formed in Chicago, United States, consisting of Nash Kato (vocals/guitar), and Eddie "King" Roeser (vocals/guitar/bass guitar). Their cover of Neil Diamond's song "Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon" appeared prominently in the movie Pulp Fiction, and became a hit in 1994. Their first album since 1995, Rock & Roll Submarine, was released on 10 May 2011. more »

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Written by: Neil Diamond

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11 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon" is originally a song written by American artist Neil Diamond, which was released in 1967.
Chart Performance
Neil Diamond's original version reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Cover Versions
The song has been famously covered by many artists, including Cliff Richard and alternative rock band Urge Overkill.
Cliff Richard's Cover
In 1971, British pop singer Cliff Richard recorded his version for his album, "Cliff 'Live' in Japan '72". However, his rendition was not released as a single.
Urge Overkill's Cover
Urge Overkill's cover of the song, released in 1992, is probably the most well-known version today due to its inclusion in the cult-classic film "Pulp Fiction".
Pulp Fiction
The Urge Overkill’s version of this song was featured prominently in a scene where the character Mia (Uma Thurman) dances to the track before suffering a drug overdose. The soundtrack of the film was hugely popular and gave a boost to the song's popularity.
Song Theme
The lyrics of the song are about a young girl growing up and becoming a woman, hence the title "Girl, You'll Be A Woman Soon". It's a romantic song during which the singer declares his everlasting love for the girl.
Chart Success for Urge Overkill
Urge Overkill’s version of the song scored higher than Neil Diamond’s original on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at number 59.
Neil Diamond's Reaction
Neil Diamond reportedly approved of Urge Overkill's version of his song, calling it "gritty and wonderful".
Classic Status
Although it was initially not a massive hit, "Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon" is now considered a classic and is often played on radio stations specialising in music from the 60s and 70s.
Cd and Vinyl issue
The single for Urge Overkill’s version was released on CD and 7” vinyl. The B-side featured a cover of the AC/DC song 'Whole Lotta Rosie'.

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