"Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon" is a song written by American musician

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, whose recording of it on

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reached number 10 on the US pop singles chart in

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. The song enjoyed a second life when it appeared on the 1994 ''Pulp Fiction'' soundtrack, performed by rock band

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. Other versions have been recorded by

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(1968), Jackie Edwards (1968), the

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(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. ''

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'' described the single as a "sure-fire chart topper," stating that an "easy rhythm backs a soulful reading of a compelling lyric." ''

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'' called the single a "rhythmic, mid-tempo ballad that should see lots of Top 40 play."

Track listing

7-inch single # "Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon" # "You'll Forget"

Charts

Cliff Richard version

Cliff Richard covered the song as the

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to his 1968 single " I'll Love You Forever Today, which featured in the movie ''

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''.

Track listing

7-inch single # " I'll Love You Forever Today" – 3:06 # "Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon" – 3:03

Charts

Urge Overkill version

American alternative rock band

recorded a cover of the song for their second

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(EP), '' Stull'' (1992). This version would later be featured in

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's 1994 film ''

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''. Re-issued as a single, this version achieved some chart success both domestically and internationally.

Track listing

CD single # "Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon" – 3:10 # "Bustin' Surfboards" (by

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) – 2:27 # "Bullwinkle Part II" (by

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) – 2:18

Charts

References

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