Who wrote some kind of wonderful song?
John Ellison
Some Kind of Wonderful/Composers
It was a quick moment, but for songwriter John Ellison of Rochester it had to be “some kind of wonderful.” Ellison is the man who wrote “Some Kind Of Wonderful”, which he recorded in 1967 with his Rochester-based band “Soul Brothers Six.” The song became world-famous when recorded in the 70s by Grand Funk Railroad.
Who sang lead on Some Kind of Wonderful by The Drifters?
The Drifters
Some Kind of Wonderful/Artists
Who is the band playing in some kind of wonderful?
Hughes named the three main protagonists—Keith, Watts, and Amanda Jones—as an inside-joke tribute to the Rolling Stones (Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, and the Stones’ song “Miss Amanda Jones”, respectively).
How many original members are in Grand Funk Railroad?
three original members
After some rehearsals in late 1995, Grand Funk Railroad’s three original members (joined on tour by keyboardist/guitarist and background vocalist Howard Eddy Jr.) once again reunited in 1996 and played to 500,000 people during a three-year period.
What year did the song Some Kind of Wonderful come out?
1974
Some Kind of Wonderful/Released
How does some kind of wonderful end?
Keith takes the money and buys Amanda diamond earrings instead. The final scene of the film is him giving them to Watts. “You look good wearing my future,” he tells her.
Who wrote the Drifters songs?
Dion would enjoy a much bigger hit with the latter song in the early ’60s, but it was an important recording for the Drifters, marking their introduction to the talents of songwriters Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, who would later take over the job of producing the group.
What happened to Rudy Lewis of The Drifters?
An autopsy was never performed and authorities ruled his death as a probable drug overdose. However, close friends and family believe he died from a mixture of a drug overdose, asphyxiation and a heart attack. Dying at the age of 27 made Lewis an early member of the 27 Club.
What song plays at the end of Some Kind of Wonderful?
| Q: | What’s the song playing in the background when Eric Stoltz’s character almost fights Craig Sheffer’s character at the party at the end of the movie? (from D in Detroit) |
| A: | It’s “Beats So Lonely” by Charlie Sexton. An 80s one-hit wonder. Found out myself. (thanks to D., Detroit) add more info |
How much were the earrings in Some Kind of Wonderful?
ASHTON: In the original scene, I had mentioned that he bought the earrings for $10,000.
What broke up Grand Funk Railroad?
The band split up in 1976, soon after the release of their Frank Zappa-produced ‘Good Singin’, Good Playin’ album. “It was Don Brewer who broke up the band.” Farner said, “He was late to a rehearsal. Finally he walked in and said ‘I’ve got to find something more stable to do with my life. ‘ That was it.
Is Mark Farner still touring?
Mark Farner is currently touring across 1 country and has 3 upcoming concerts. Their next tour date is at Bear’s Den, Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel in Niagara Falls, after that they’ll be at Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center in Chester.