Some Kind of Wonderful
Grand Funk Railroad
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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 right Uh, 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 Now is there anybody got a sweet little woman like mine Got to be somebody, got, got a sweet little woman like mine Can I get a witness Can I get a witness Can I get a witness Can I get a witness Can I get a witness Can I get a witness I'm talkin', talkin' 'bout my baby She's some kind of wonderful (yeah) Talkin' 'bout my baby She's some kind of wonderful Talkin' 'bout my baby She's some kind of wonderful I'm talkin' 'bout my baby She's some kind of wonderful (my baby, my baby) I'm talkin' about my baby, (My baby, my baby) she's some kind of wonderful Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah my baby, my baby She's some kind of wonderful Talkin' 'bout my baby (My baby, my baby) she's some kind of wonderful I'm talkin' 'bout my baby (My baby, my baby) she's some kind of wonderful I'm talkin' 'bout my baby She's some kind of wonderful She's some kind of wonderful
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Song Origin"Some Kind of Wonderful" is a popular song by Grand Funk Railroad. It was not originally by them but was a cover from a lesser-known band called Soul Brothers Six in 1967. Grand Funk Railroad's version reached a wider audience and is more recognized today.
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Release YearGrand Funk Railroad released their rendition of "Some Kind of Wonderful" in 1974, as part of their album "All the Girls in the World Beware!!!".
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1975, making it one of the band's most successful singles.
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Genre StyleThe band's version of "Some Kind of Wonderful" is known for its amalgamation of rock and soul, showing the band's fondness for blending different music styles.
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LineupThe line-up of Grand Funk Railroad during the recording of "Some Kind of Wonderful" comprised Mark Farner (guitars, vocals), Don Brewer (drums, vocals), and Mel Schacher (bass).
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CompositionUnlike much of Grand Funk's repertoire, "Some Kind of Wonderful" includes a prominent horn section, courtesy of Craig Frost's organ work.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by various artists over the years, such as Huey Lewis and the News, Michael Bolton, and Joss Stone.
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Live Performances"Some Kind of Wonderful" is a staple of Grand Funk Railroad's live shows and is almost always featured in their setlists.
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Legacy"Some Kind of Wonderful" continues to receive regular airplay on classic rock radio stations and is widely regarded as one of Grand Funk Railroad's best-known songs.
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Media FeaturesThe song has also been used in several movies and commercials due to its catchy and vibrant vibe; for example, it was included in the soundtrack for the 1999 film "October Sky."
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