Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon
Urge Overkill
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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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Written by: Neil Diamond
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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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.
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Chart PerformanceNeil Diamond's original version reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been famously covered by many artists, including Cliff Richard and alternative rock band Urge Overkill.
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Cliff Richard's CoverIn 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.
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Urge Overkill's CoverUrge 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".
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Pulp FictionThe 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.
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Song ThemeThe 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.
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Chart Success for Urge OverkillUrge Overkill’s version of the song scored higher than Neil Diamond’s original on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at number 59.
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Neil Diamond's ReactionNeil Diamond reportedly approved of Urge Overkill's version of his song, calling it "gritty and wonderful".
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Classic StatusAlthough 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.
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Cd and Vinyl issueThe 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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