The Goonies 'R' Good Enough

Cyndi Lauper

About The Goonies 'R' Good Enough

"The Goonies 'R' Good Enough" is a 1985 song by American singer Cyndi Lauper. It was released as a single for the film The Goonies. It was her fifth Top 10 single on the Hot 100.


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2002
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Here we are
Hanging onto strains of greed and blues
Break the chain then we break down
Oh it's not real if you don't feel it
Unspoken expectations
Ideals you used to play with
They've finally taken shape for us.

What's good enough for you
Is good enough for me
It's good enough
It's good enough for me
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah

Now you'll say
You're startin' to feel the push and pull
Of what could be and never can
You mirror me stumblin' through those

Old fashioned superstitions
I find too hard to break
Oh maybe you're out of place

What's good enough for you
Is good enough for me
It's good enough
It's good enough for me
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah

(good enough) for you
Is good enough for me
It's good, it's good enough
It's good enough for me
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah

Old fashioned superstitions
I find too hard to break
Oh maybe you're out of place

What's good enough for you
Is good enough for me
It's good enough
It's good enough for me
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah

(good enough) for you
Is good enough for me
It's good, it's good enough
It's good enough for me
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah

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Cyndi Lauper

Cynthia Ann Stephanie "Cyndi" Lauper (born June 22, 1953) is an American singer, songwriter and actress. She achieved success in the mid-1980s with the release of the debut solo album She's So Unusual in 1983, which included four Billboard Hot 100 top five songs: "Girls Just Want to Have Fun," "Time After Time," "She Bop," and "All Through the Night." It became the first album to have four top-five singles by a female, and earned Lauper Best New Artist at the 27th Grammy Awards in 1985. Her success continued with True Colors in 1986, which included two Billboard Hot 100 top ten songs: the number one smash "True Colors" and "Change of Heart," and earned two nominations at the 29th Grammy Awards. more »

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Written by: Cyndi Lauper, Steve Broughton, Arthur Willmore Stead

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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8 facts about this song

Release and Chart Performance
"The Goonies 'R' Good Enough" was released on June 6, 1985, as the lead single for Cyndi Lauper's album "The Goonies: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack." - Despite mixed reviews, it ranked 10th on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and became a top-10 hit in various countries including Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.
Film Connection
The song was specifically created for the movie "The Goonies", a popular adventure-comedy film directed by Richard Donner and released by Warner Bros in 1985. - The music video of the song features several cast members of The Goonies, including Corey Feldman and Sean Astin.
Title Controversy
The song's title was initially criticised as a marketing ploy for the film. In response to this, Cyndi Lauper dropped the prefix "The Goonies 'R'," resulting in the song often being simply referred to as "Good Enough."
Music Video
The official music video for "The Goonies 'R' Good Enough" is notable for its star-studded cameo appearances. These include professional wrestling fighters Captain Lou Albano, Rowdy Roddy Piper, and André the Giant, among others.
Live Performances
After its release, Lauper did not perform the song live until 2004. She reportedly had negative associations with the song due to the stressful shoot of the music video.
Cultural Impact
Despite the initial mixed reception, "The Goonies 'R' Good Enough" has become a cult classic over time. The song continues to be popular for its connection with the iconic 80s movie "The Goonies".
Revivals and Covers
Over the years, the song has been revived and covered by various artists. It found renewed popularity when it was featured in the 2010 video game "Rock Band."
Legacy
In an ultimate recognition of its legacy, "The Goonies 'R' Good Enough" was included in the 2003 compilation "The Essential Cyndi Lauper" which showcases the best of Lauper's work.

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