The name "The Oneders" references the Beatles' purposeful misspelling in their name. The Oneders' performance at the talent show earns them a paying gig at Villapiano's, a local pizza place. In 1964, an Erie, Pennsylvania band named "The One-ders" (later known as The Wonders) goes from a college talent show to climbing up the Billboard charts thanks to the song "That Thing You Do". The movie was released shortly after their first album. In the film, the title song is referenced with "All My Only Dreams" as the B-side. Guy tells Faye he plans to stay in L.A., while she says she will go back to Erie. was stacked with a couple of “newbies,” a hit soundtrack — and Tom Hanks. Ryan Parker "[citation needed], There were at least two real bands named the Wonders who made the record charts at various radio stations in the early 1960s. That was 1995 I think I first heard about it, or '96, and I was just starting out. The extended version also goes more in-depth with Guy's developing relationship with Faye (via mild flirting) and his deteriorating relationship with Tina, as well as Tina's budding relationship with her dentist, Dr. Collins. The title track from the 1996 film comedy was “written” by Jimmy Mattingly … Tom Hanks and producer Jonathan Demme loved what Adam Schlesinger wrote for That Thing You Do! When a fan asks for a record, they decide to record the song and sell 45s of it. Product description. The film is recognized by the American Film Institute in this list: That Thing You Do! Mr. White assures him that such things are common in the music industry. Makers of a hit record - visitors from the east....oops, hold on girls. Schlesinger was the co-founder of the 2000s pop-rock band Fountains of Wayne and a songwriter on The CW's Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. At the end of the Extended Edition, rather than becoming a studio drummer on the recommendation of Del Paxton, Guy becomes a disc jockey for the jazz station KJZZ and records a documentary series of interviews with legendary jazz musicians. He’s on a ventilator and has been sedated to facilitate his recovery." FACEBOOK Many of the deleted scenes are devoted to character development. Guy is now the only remaining Wonder. That Thing You Do! You just take the vowels out [and it's T.B.] Hanks, who wrote, directed and starred in That Thing You Do! When Mr. White reminds him that the terms of their contract allow Play-Tone to dictate their material, Jimmy quits the band on the spot. Written and composed by Adam Schlesinger, bassist for Fountains of Wayne and Ivy. Adam Schlesinger, bass player for Fountains Of Wayne, wrote this song. As the onscreen story goes, “That Thing You Do!” became a perfect pop song by accident. played Mr. White, a rep from Playtone Records, who signs an Erie, Pennsylvania band (first called the … The title song was written by Adam Schlesinger, the bassist for Fountains of Wayne, before Fountains of Wayne took off (the movie was released right before their first album). 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The soundtrack album (released under the Play-Tone name in conjunction with Epic Records) was also a hit, peaking at #21 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. 3. “That Thing You Do!” was written by the late Adam Schlesinger, who died April 1 from symptoms of the disease. played Mr. White, a rep from Playtone Records, who signs an Erie, Pennsylvania band (first called the One-ders, and then changed to the Wonders) after they create a chart-topping hit in the summer of 1964. Embry later provided his own take on the character's real name: "I just said my name was Tobias, because he’s "such" a Tobias. His nickname was Toby, but his mom calls him Tobias. "With 'That Thing You Do!,' Adam Schlesinger Wrote One of the Best 'Fake' Songs in Film History", "That Tune You Do: Writing The Music For THAT THING YOU DO", "That Thing You Do! [1] Hanks, who wrote, directed and starred in That Thing You Do! The film debuted at No. Hanx," the actor said in a Twitter post. Written and composed for the film by Adam Schlesinger, bassist for Fountains of Wayne and Ivy and released on the film's soundtrack, the song became a genuine hit for The Wonders in 1996 (the song peaked at #41 on the Billboard Hot 100, #22 on the Adult Contemporary charts, #18 on the Adult Top 40, and #24 on the Top 40 Mainstream charts). The next day, at a scheduled recording session, the original bassist is still missing and so is Lenny (who has run off to marry his new girlfriend). While most of the band enjoys their taste of fame, Jimmy is itching to get back in the studio. After the showcase, Phil brings a dispirited Guy to meet with Mr. White, an A&R representative for Playtone Records, who offers the band a contract and takes over as their manager. In a 2011 Songfacts interview with Schlesinger, he revealed how the track made its way into the movie: "That was a very long time ago. The "Careful girls, he's engaged" caption under Mattingly's name is a reference to the "Sorry girls, he's married" caption under, Faye is mistaken for a fan and is prevented by the police from following the band. Mike Viola of The Candy Butchers provided the lead vocals for the Wonders. Adam Schlesinger, the bassist of Fountains of Wayne, penned the title song in response to a contest being held by the studio. 'Do what you love.' The Oscar-winning actor, who is recovering from the virus along with wife Rita Wilson, said his 1996 comedy, That Thing You Do!, would have never happened had Schlesinger not written the hit title song for the film. Hanks and Wilson are now back in the U.S., and still recovering after being diagnosed with coronavirus while in Australia. © 2021 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. Privacy Policy | When the band are guests on radio station KMPC Los Angeles, the DJ, as part of his introduction, says "But hey! The film grossed $25,857,416 domestically and $8,728,000 internationally for a total worldwide gross of $34,585,416. AdChoices Hanks later used the success of That Thing You Do! The song has since been recorded by The Knack and Bubblegum Lemonade. In the theatrical cut, this romance was depicted mainly as an unrequited crush on the part of the bass player; in the extended cut it is clearly shown that his efforts were successful. Their song won, being used in the movie. The ballad "My World Is Over" by Diane Dane seems inspired by the compositions of Burt Bacharach and Hal David; the vocal performance is reminiscent of Jackie DeShannon. At the talent show, Guy launches into a faster tempo than Jimmy intended for his original song, "That Thing You Do". ", Waiting for the nationally televised presentation of the group, former drummer Chad wonders about how many viewers would be watching and Guy's father answers asking him how many people saw the Beatles on, At the fictitious west-coast television broadcast the. During the performance at the talent show, drummer Guy Patterson produces a much more up-tempo beat and the rest of the band follow suit, turning the song into an upbeat, Beatles-esque rock number. After DIVX failed, the film was released onto DVD on June 5, 2001. Colin Hanks has a brief cameo as an usher who escorts Liv Tyler to her seat. : Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Amazon.com. "You're the Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me" — also known simply as "Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me" — is a song written by Jim Weatherly, and produced by Don Law.It was first recorded in 1973 by Ray Price from his album You're the Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me.The song enjoyed two runs of popularity, each by an artist in a different genre. In 1964, Guy Patterson, an aspiring jazz drummer, is working in his family's appliance store when he is asked by acquaintances Jimmy Mattingly and Lenny Haise to sit in with their new pop-rock band at a local talent show after their regular drummer is injured. She goes out to the curb to call a cab. (Live at the Hollywood Television Showcase)", Kennya Ramsey, Julie Harkness, and Darlene Dillinger as The Chantrellines, Eddie Lineberry, (Rain: A Tribute to The Beatles), appears as security guard in concert scene, Elizabeth Hanks, Hanks' daughter with his first wife, appears as "Bored Girl in Dress Shop.". [4], The song that plays during the film's opening credits, "Lovin' You Lots and Lots," is credited to the fictitious Norm Wooster Singers and was actually written by Hanks. This was written by the band Gigolo Aunts as a "faux-Beatles"-style tune at the request of their record label to be submitted for consideration for inclusion in the film. is a 1996 American comedy film starring, written and directed by Tom Hanks, in his directorial debut. "Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing" is a single by Stevie Wonder from his 1973 album Innervisions.It reached number 16 on the Billboard Pop Singles chart, number 10 on the Cash Box chart, and number 2 on the R&B chart. The actual 45 RPM single, released to record stores in North America, features "Dance With Me Tonight" as its B-side. Local talent promoter Phil Horace takes notice of the band and promises to get their record played on the radio within 10 days. [5][6] Hanks also composed Guy's jazzy signature drum solo, "I Am Spartacus.". Player". Kepnes also wrote "You Got Me Babe," the eighth episode of "You." That Thing You Do! [9] Little is known about these Wonders, except that they were probably from Ohio or Pennsylvania; "Say There" hit the Top 20 at WCOL in Columbus, Ohio, and made the Top 30 at KQV in Pittsburgh. Oh, The Things You Can Do That Are Good for You: All About Staying Healthy (Cat in the Hat's Learning Library) Hardcover – Picture Book, July 24, 2001 by Tish Rabe (Author) › Visit Amazon's Tish Rabe Page. Total player."[4]. Every successful person you read about - Warren Buffett, Bill Gates - they all say pretty much the same thing. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The film debuted at No. 4 years ago In 1964, an Stimulus Outro band named “The One-ders” (later known as The Wonders) goes from a college talent show to climbing up the Hero thanks to the song “That Thing You Do”. Without hauling in a lot of deep meanings, it remembers with great warmth a time and a place."[18]. "[17] Both records by the real Wonders can be found on YouTube. makes up in charm what it lacks in complexity. This page was last edited on 20 January 2021, at 08:27. On the day of the band's appearance on The Hollywood Television Showcase, a nationally televised live variety show, things start to go awry. was packaged with Bachelor Party and The Man with One Red Shoe in the Tom Hanks Triple Feature DVD anthology set. [3], For the purpose of being able to convincingly perform The Wonders' songs on-camera, Scott, Schaech, Zahn and Embry took several weeks of individual lessons, followed by daily practice as a group. It also suggests that the character portrayed by Tom Hanks (Mr. White) is not only gay but in a relationship with a man played by former NFL defensive lineman Howie Long.[20]. The song's lyrics convey a positive message, focusing on taking things in one's stride and accentuating the positive. The Blu-ray includes the Theatrical and Extended cuts as well as all of the bonus features found on the 2-Disc DVD. | California Privacy Rights All rights reserved. "Thank you for the outpouring of love for Adam and his family," Schlesinger's family wrote in a statement announcing the singer's treatment. The film also resulted in a musical hit with the titular song of the same name, which was nominated for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song.[2]. Mr. White re-spells the band's name as "The Wonders," offers them advice on style and presentation (including insisting that Guy should always wear sunglasses), asks them to join the Play-Tone tour of Midwestern state fairs, and suggests that Jimmy's girlfriend Faye join the tour as their "costume mistress." [7][better source needed], The movie was written at a time when Hanks was dealing with his own issues with increasing successes in his career. Each day presents an opportunity to find delight, whether in your surroundings, your work, your relationships, your insights, or your actions. This is short for "The Bass Player", and is a joke based on the perception that bass players are often unknown and unappreciated. The only thing you can do is to remain authentic, improve and provide value every day, and know that the growing number of “haters” means that you are doing important things. I'm probably wouldn't do anything differently if I had to do it again. That Thing You Do! Tom Hanks's debut as a writer and director is a lively, affectionate account of the shooting-star career of a forgotten (fictional) '60s pop-rock band called The Wonders- … [15] On Metacritic the film has a score of 71 out of 100 based on reviews from 22 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". ", a song written as a wistful ballad but which becomes an uptempo rocker during the band's first performance at a talent show. About Do One Thing Every Day That Makes You Happy. A tastefully steamy look at Guy's "make-out" session with Tina at his apartment is included. Jimmy spends time with a chanteuse while the bassist falls for a member of a girl group, The Chantrellines. The tour and TV appearance are done in the authentic style of rock bands of the mid-1960s, including Go-Go girls, elaborate sharing of microphones, and formal clothing in various matching colors. Mr. White sends them to Los Angeles, California to do publicity, including radio and film appearances. Mr. White has provided new material for Jimmy and Guy to record, but Jimmy wants to do his original songs. This journal will guide you to look inside and outside yourself to discover and appreciate what makes you happiest. The CD artwork is a replica of the fictional Play-Tone label used in the movie, and the liner notes are done in a mockumentary style, as if the Wonders had been a real group and the events of the film had actually happened. In the extended version of the film, the act "Paul Pope's Primitive Primates," which is only briefly mentioned in the theatrical cut, portrays four chimpanzees dressed up in suits and wigs, along with British accents, instruments, and the similar name "The Chimples" to mimic The Beatles. Guy returns to the hotel to check out. EMAIL ME. One had a ballad titled "With These Hands" (b/w "Please Don't Cry"; Bamboo 523) that was played by KCRG in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in the fall of 1962. This song is a send-up of Ray Conniff, Mitch Miller, and other practitioners of the "beautiful music" or proto-Muzak formats that were a staple of adult radio during the early '60s such as on KPOL (AM) 1540 in Los Angeles. The Wonders are also seen playing the song "Little Wild One." That Thing You Do! (The movie credits list this song as being from 'The Heardsmen'.). The Wonders' bassist (played by Ethan Embry) is unnamed in the film; in the end credits, he is credited as "T.B. In 1998, the film became available in the DIVX format (as with all 20th Century Fox films), rather than DVD. The Wonders rise to brief stardom on the strength of "That Thing You Do! Jimmy insists that they are not engaged and he has no intention of proposing. That Thing You Do! The bassist is nowhere to be found (having snuck off to Disneyland to enjoy himself before starting his tour of duty in the military), so Mr. White replaces him with an older, experienced session bassist known as "Wolfman". The bassist informs them he will have to leave the band before too long, having joined the Marines and being required to report soon, but he will stay with the band till then. They encounter technical difficulties, however, and are booed by the crowd. Tom Everett Scott, Johnathon Schaech, Steve Zahn and Ethan Embry will unite on Friday after beloved dad-of-two Schlesinger — who wrote the iconic Oscar-nominated song “That Thing You … That carousel ride with the Chantrellines? As the Tom Hanks film That Thing You Do turns 20, PEOPLE spoke to composer Adam Schlesinger about penning hit theme song. When "That Thing You Do" reaches #7 on the Billboard charts. Faye breaks up with him. The track was nominated for a 1996 Golden Globe Award as well as a 1996 Academy Award for Best Original Song. They added, "He is receiving excellent care, his condition is improving and we are cautiously optimistic. MIKE VIOLA WAS UPSET OVER THE LACK OF CREDIT GIVEN FOR SINGING THE SONG. Phil gets the song on Pennsylvania radio and books the band at a rock & roll showcase concert in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The site's consensus reads, "A light, sweet, and thoroughly entertaining debut for director Tom Hanks, That Thing You Do! I know I … Find album reviews, stream songs, credits and award information for That Thing You Do! TWITTER Most TTYD fans know this was Hanks' writing and directing debut, but did you know he also helped … The scene where The Wonders are miming the instrumental tune "Shrimp Shack" during the filming of a beach party film titled Weekend at Party Pier is an overt reference to the scene in Pajama Party wherein The Nooney Rickett 4 play the instrumental Beach Ball. 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment released the film on Blu-ray on April 2, 2013. THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER is a registered trademark of The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. Lost him to Covid-19. When television captions introduce the members of the band, Jimmy's caption reads "Careful, girls, he's engaged!". She said she was partially inspired by being glared at as she used social media. It included the featurette "The Making of That Thing You Do!," and two music videos. was first released in mid-1997 on VHS. | EU Privacy Preferences. Of the four, only Zahn and Embry had any prior experience of playing their assigned instruments. If it comes to your house, you don't want to be there. He was a One-der. The film grossed $25,857,416 domestically and $8,728,000 internationally for a total worldwide gross of $34,585,416. By Jordan Runtagh 3. Guy is hungover; Jimmy is throwing up due to nerves; Lenny is preoccupied with his new girlfriend. It tells the story of the rise and fall of a fictional 1960s one-hit wonder pop band, and it also stars Tom Everett Scott, Liv Tyler, Johnathon Schaech, Steve Zahn and Ethan Embry. Dave Freeman, an advertising agency executive who co-wrote "100 Things to Do Before You Die," an adventure-seeking and often unconventional travel … songwriter Adam Schlesinger in the latter category. [10] (There is a scene in the film in which a disc jockey at WCOL is seen playing "That Thing You Do!")[11]. They eventually honed their performance to the point where extras on the set thought they were actually playing the songs, when in reality they were miming along to recordings by professional musicians. And although many fans remembered the music he made with his band Fountains of Wayne or his songs for Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, just as many wanted to celebrate the title track he wrote … "That Thing You Do" garners national radio airplay and the band's popularity soars. When Guy and Tina meet after she arrives at Villapiano's for the group's paying gig, the owner of the restaurant mockingly refers to Guy as 'Ringo' and tells him that the group should have started their performing 'five minutes ago'. The film's theatrical cut and an extended cut with 39 additional minutes of deleted scenes are included. Storms may not live up to deadly hype, says Chris Twiggs, and Matthew may yet turn away from the coast, but it has already killed. Schlesinger, who passed away on Monday at the too-young age of 52 as a result of coronavirus complications, wrote “That Thing You Do!” for the Tom Hanks-directed movie of … Jimmy is upset, but Guy's version wins them the talent show. Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times gave it 3 out of 4 and wrote: "The movie may be inconsequential, but in some ways that's a strength. A light, sweet, and thoroughly entertaining debut for director Tom Hanks, That Thing You Do! Sitemap | as a springboard to launch the actual Playtone Records label, through which the soundtracks of all his subsequent films, and other films like Bring It On and television programs like The Sopranos, were released as albums. More camera time is also devoted to the tryst between the bass player and one of the singers of the Chantrellines. His family appreciates all of the love and support.". An epilogue reveals that Jimmy became a record producer; Lenny became a divorced hotel and casino manager in Nevada; the bassist earned a Purple Heart in Vietnam, then worked in construction in Orlando, Florida; and Guy and Faye are married with four children in Bainbridge Island, Washington, where Guy teaches jazz composition at a music conservatory that they founded. Terribly sad today. During the tour, The Wonders meet other acts, learn about the business, and become better performers. The movie features original music by Tom Hanks, Adam Schlesinger, Rick Elias, Scott Rogness, Mike Piccirillo, Gary Goetzman and Howard Shore. Kepnes came up with the character of Joe while in a coffee shop. Written by guitarist/vocalist Jimmy Mattingly II, it was originally crafted as a ballad. The song "Voyage Around the Moon" by the fictional band Saturn 5 closely resembles "Pipeline" by The Chantays. Terms of Use | Not THOSE mop-tops! | Do Not Sell My Personal Information 6:02 AM PDT 4/2/2020 Mike Viola and Adam Schlesinger perform the song "That Thing You Do" at the Tribeca/ASCAP Music Lounge during the Tribeca Film Festival on May 4, 2007. I got some exciting guests on my show today. "There would be no Playtone without Adam Schlesinger, without his That Thing You Do! The film starred Tom Everett Scott, Liv Tyler, Johnathon Schaech, Steve Zahn and Ethan Embry. 13. "Doo Wop (That Thing)" is the debut solo single from American recording artist Lauryn Hill. The actual DVD appears to be the original 2001 disc, with the featurette and music videos. The song is a hit with the audie… Tom Hanks on Wednesday night shared his heartbreak over the death of songwriter Adam Schlesinger, who died due to coronavirus complications earlier in the day at the age of 52. Here he is with Mike Viola (the actual singer of the song) performing the title track. [14], On Rotten Tomatoes the film has an approval rating of 93% based on reviews from 58 critics, with an average rating of 7.22/10. Both bands lost their original bass player and replaced their original drummer (in the Beatles' case, The song "That Thing You Do" is portrayed as a. Critics Consensus. On May 8, 2007, Tom Hanks' Extended Edition was released on DVD. Lenny convinces the band to sign with Phil. In the movie, The Wonders rise to brief stardom on the strength of "That Thing You Do", a song written as a wistful ballad but which becomes an uptempo rocker during the band's first performance at a talent show. And his last name actually was Player, because he was a player, dude! Every little thing that happens to you, good and bad, becomes a little piece of the puzzle of who you become. Guy chases after her and they kiss. A similar incident happened to. - … "Adam has been hospitalized with COVID-19. After the performance, Jimmy lashes out at Faye in the dressing room, insinuating that she was responsible for the "engaged" caption (although White implies that it was his doing). According to Tom Hanks, the film grew out of the idea of the Beatles' breakthrough after Pete Best's firing. Sadly, we must count Fountains of Wayne member and That Thing You Do! The Candy … The song is taken from her debut album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.Written and produced by Hill, the song was released as the album's lead single in July 1998. 13. [8], The other Wonders had a regional hit record called "Say There" (b/w "Marilyn"; Colpix 699), released by Colpix Records in August 1963. Still, the Wonders manage to pull it together for their high-profile television appearance. Just when you thought The Oneders would never be a thing again, the fictional (yet legendary) band came back together after more than 20 years -- and naturally, they seriously jammed. 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