Some Kind of Wonderful

Grand Funk Railroad

About Some Kind of Wonderful

"(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. The best known version is by Grand Funk Railroad from 1974 which reached number 3 on the same chart.


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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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Grand Funk Railroad

Grand Funk Railroad (also known as Grand Funk) is an American rock band that was highly popular during the 1970s. Grand Funk Railroad toured constantly to packed arenas worldwide. A popular take on the band during its heyday was that, although the critics hated them, audiences loved them. The band's name is a play on words of the Grand Trunk Railroad, a railroad line that ran through the band's home town of Flint, Michigan. more »

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Written by: John Ellison

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10 facts about this song

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.
Release Year
Grand Funk Railroad released their rendition of "Some Kind of Wonderful" in 1974, as part of their album "All the Girls in the World Beware!!!".
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1975, making it one of the band's most successful singles.
Genre Style
The 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.
Lineup
The 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).
Composition
Unlike much of Grand Funk's repertoire, "Some Kind of Wonderful" includes a prominent horn section, courtesy of Craig Frost's organ work.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by various artists over the years, such as Huey Lewis and the News, Michael Bolton, and Joss Stone.
Live Performances
"Some Kind of Wonderful" is a staple of Grand Funk Railroad's live shows and is almost always featured in their setlists.
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.
Media Features
The 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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