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), 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." 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". 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".