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Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon

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"'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).

Neil Diamond version



The song first appeared on Diamond's album 'Just for You'. The mono and stereo versions of this song differ slightly. On the mono "Just For You" LP as well as on the 45, the strings do not come in until the second verse. It also has a slightly longer fade. The stereo "Just For You" LP version has a shorter fade and the strings come in on the first chorus.

'Billboard' described the single as a "sure-fire chart topper," stating that an "easy rhythm backs a soulful reading of a compelling lyric." 'Cash Box' called the single a "rhythmic, mid-tempo ballad that should see lots of Top 40 play."

Track listings

; 7" single

# "Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon"

# "You'll Forget"

Charts



Cliff Richard version



Cliff Richard covered the song as the B-side to his 1968 single "I'll Love You Forever Today, which featured in the movie 'Two a Penny'.

Track listings

; 7" single

# "I'll Love You Forever Today" 3:06

# "Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon" 3:03

Charts



Urge Overkill version



In 1992, the alternative rock band Urge Overkill recorded a cover of the song for their EP 'Stull'. This version would later be featured in Quentin Tarantino's 1994 film 'Pulp Fiction'. Re-issued as a single, this version achieved some chart success both domestically and internationally. The song also featured in the second episode of the cult UK series 'Misfits'.

Track listings

; CD single

# "Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon" 3:10

# "Bustin' Surfboards" by The Tornadoes 2:27

# "Bullwinkle Part II" by The Centurions 2:18

Charts



References



Category:1967 singles

Category:1994 singles

Category:1995 singles

Category:Cliff Richard songs

Category:Neil Diamond songs

Category:Urge Overkill songs

Category:Songs written by Neil Diamond

Category:Bang Records singles

Category:1967 songs

Category:Song recordings produced by Norrie Paramor

Category:Columbia Graphophone Company singles

Category:MCA Records singles

Category:Rock ballads

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