Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon

"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),[1] the Biddu Orchestra (1978), and 16 Volt (1998).

"Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon"
Single by Neil Diamond
from the album Just for You
B-side
  • "You'll Forget" (US, UK)
  • "New Orleans" (continental Europe)
ReleasedMarch 1967
Recorded1966
GenrePop
Length2:48
LabelBang
Songwriter(s)Neil Diamond
Producer(s)Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich
Neil Diamond singles chronology
"You Got to Me"
(1967)		 "Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon"
(1967)		 "Thank the Lord for the Night Time"
(1967)

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."[2] Cash Box called the single a "rhythmic, mid-tempo ballad that should see lots of Top 40 play."[3]

Track listings
7" single
  1. "Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon"
  2. "You'll Forget"

Charts
Chart (1967) Peak
position
US Billboard Pop Singles[4] 10
Chart (1971) Peak
position
Dutch Mega Top 100[5] 27

Cliff Richard version
"Girl You'll Be a Woman Soon"
Single by Cliff Richard
A-side"I'll Love You Forever Today"
Released21 June 1968
Recorded11 February 1968[6]
StudioEMI Studios, London
GenrePop
Length3:03
LabelColumbia
Songwriter(s)Neil Diamond
Producer(s)Norrie Paramor
Cliff Richard singles chronology
"Congratulations"
(1968)		 "Girl You'll Be a Woman Soon"
(1968)		 "Marianne"
(1968)

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.[7]

Track listings
7" single
  1. "I'll Love You Forever Today" – 3:06
  2. "Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon" – 3:03

Charts
Chart (1968) Peak
position
UK Singles Chart 27[8]

Urge Overkill version
"Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon"
Single by Urge Overkill
from the album Pulp Fiction & Stull (EP)
B-side"Bustin' Surfboards"
Released1994
Recorded1992
GenreAlternative rock
Length3:10
LabelMCA
Songwriter(s)Neil Diamond
Urge Overkill singles chronology
"Positive Bleeding"
(1993)		 "Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon"
(1994)		 "The Break"
(1995)

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
  1. "Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon" – 3:10
  2. "Bustin' Surfboards" by The Tornadoes – 2:27
  3. "Bullwinkle Part II" by The Centurions – 2:18

Charts
Chart (1994/95) Peak
position
Australian ARIA Singles Chart[9] 21
Austrian Singles Chart[9] 22
Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart[9] 29
French SNEP Singles Chart[9] 10
New Zealand RIANZ Singles Chart[9] 19
UK Singles Chart[10] 37
US Billboard Hot 100[11] 59
US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks[11] 11

References
  1. "Jackie Edwards - Put Your Tears Away (Vinyl, LP, Album)". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2016-09-30.
  2. "Spotlight Singles" (PDF). Billboard. March 25, 1967. p. 16. Retrieved 2021-02-27.
  3. "CashBox Record Reviews" (PDF). Cash Box. March 25, 1967. p. 14. Retrieved 2022-01-12.
  4. Billboard allmusic.com (Retrieved March 27, 2009)
  5. "Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon" (original version), in various singles charts Dutchcharts.nl (Retrieved March 28, 2009)
  6. "Cliff Richard Song Database - Song Details (Girl You'll Be A Woman Soon)". www.cliffrichardsongs.com. Retrieved 2021-10-05.
  7. Dave Thompson. "Two a Penny - Cliff Richard | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-09-30.
  8. "Official Singles Chart Top 50 | Official Charts Company". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2016-09-30.
  9. "Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon" (by Urge Overkill), in various singles charts Lescharts.com (Retrieved March 28, 2009)
  10. "Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon" (by Urge Overkill), UK Singles Chart Official Charts Company (Retrieved March 28, 2009)
  11. Billboard allmusic.com (Retrieved March 28, 2009)
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