The Goonies 'R' Good Enough
Cyndi Lauper
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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 (scat)
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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.
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Film ConnectionThe 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.
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Title ControversyThe 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."
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Live PerformancesAfter 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.
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Cultural ImpactDespite 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".
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Revivals and CoversOver 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."
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LegacyIn 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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