This really, really should have gotten the Academy Award it was nominated for. This song made the whole damned movie.

@yettyky5668

5 күн бұрын

my high school prom night song 😁😁😁

I’ve had this song stuck in my head for over 20 years.

@nancymcmullen2300

Жыл бұрын

me too!!!

@sofiadelarosa2388

Жыл бұрын

@@nancymcmullen2300 somos rockeros de verdad yo y Eliecer Y Sofia

@RogerDDog

Жыл бұрын

Its probably modelled on various Beatle hits and has identical 'hooks' and phrasing so its not surprising. Straight out of Revolver or Rubber Soul etc. and of course the film. Hard Days Night. Its very catchy and takes me back to Beatle Mania days when I was as hooked as everyone else.

@livelylovely6338

Жыл бұрын

Same! And I havent seen the movie in a long time

@jasoncheriton1836

Жыл бұрын

Me too

It is just awesome that Adam has been able to write a song that sounds like what would have been a Beatles huge hit back in the 60s. Not an easy task but he achieved it perfectly. Congrats and RIP.

@jeffburnham6611

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe not 1960's but likely early 1970's. The Beatles had their most success after 1964, which is when this movie supposedly takes place. The British Invasion had just started in the US in 1964. During one scene when they are being interviewed by Clint Howard, "Jimmy" said his influences were Dion and the Belmonts, which sort of fits the right time frame of many of the Wonders songs as being sometime around the late 1950's to early 1960's.

@Yamas258

2 жыл бұрын

Adam is from fountains of Wayne ?

@MrDeadhead83

2 жыл бұрын

@@Yamas258 That's correct sir. Sadly he passed away in 2020 due to complications with COVID-19. He also wrote the theme tune to Josie And The Pussycats"3 Small Words"

@dukejohnson1956

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeffburnham6611 the belmonts songs didn’t sound like this tho. Maybe when dion went solo, but belmonts songs were more doo-wop than rock

@tommyl.dayandtherunaways820

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeffburnham6611 I would say it does have a ‘64 vibe. The Beatles became very popular here in the states in 1964 and immediately inspired scores of imitators, of which the Wonders would’ve just been one. The early 70s sound had a lot more polish and production to it compared to the beat rock sound of the early 60s which this song is inspired by.

The best band that never existed!

@billyscott6046

3 жыл бұрын

Idk man, respect, but let's not forget dewey cox and spinal tap

@spridle

3 жыл бұрын

Funny thing is, the writer of this song also wrote a lot of songs in the movie Walk Hard.

@Kandibliss86

3 жыл бұрын

Lies! It’s Dethklok 🤣

@c0debreaker664

3 жыл бұрын

Figrin D'an and the Modal Nodes

@unoaguila3721

3 жыл бұрын

Jajaja q pelotudo the Beatles es the Best of the besttttt

I love it when it seems that they're going to sing "break my heart IN TWO" but it's actually "INTO a million pieces"

@jonny-b4954

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it's nice worldplay. Little niches like that catch you up and make you stop and think.

@tommyl.dayandtherunaways820

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, John Lennon would’ve loved that one.

@jasonguevarra8875

Жыл бұрын

That's Adam for ya. Fly to the Angels, Adam!!

@ginalott575

Жыл бұрын

@@jonny-b4954 l

@Candy-of2hq

Жыл бұрын

They never take the easy way out.

I'm a drummer for an "oldies" band.. we play great covers from the 50's 60's 70's.. this song made our set list.. that's how great it is..

@uRDM

2 жыл бұрын

ha! nice!

@ianh1984

2 жыл бұрын

It perfectly encapsulates the early 60s. If it'd had been a real song then, it'd have been a number one hit.

@nancymcmullen2300

2 жыл бұрын

YAY!!! ;-D

@williamhubert572

Жыл бұрын

The shades are a must.

@maxefilms

Жыл бұрын

Nice

This has Beatles, Bryds and a dash of 70s power pop written all over it. Such a great song.

@NYRyder1983

12 күн бұрын

I used to believe The Wonders were the fictionalized version of The Beatles.

2024 every one? 😂😂😂

@KatianeRibeiro

Ай бұрын

EU! 🙋‍♀🟨🟩

Songwriter: Adam Schlesinger (RIP)

@gabrielasanchez2028

3 жыл бұрын

what?? :((

@njiuma

3 жыл бұрын

@@gabrielasanchez2028 - I was surprised too, but he died from Covid-19 - en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Schlesinger

@MrBelles104

10 күн бұрын

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Anyone here 2021? Then you are a legend...

@paulamorris7466

3 жыл бұрын

Right back at ya!!

@dudehavingawonderfulday

3 жыл бұрын

Uh huh

@marklesniak4662

3 жыл бұрын

Yep

@raymondrobinson9212

3 жыл бұрын

Just had this song pop into my head!

@thio4205

3 жыл бұрын

thank you, same to you!

Hey that’s the O-neders

@emmadixon1131

4 жыл бұрын

Neato!

@mozzky1

4 жыл бұрын

onders?

@crystalbaby78

4 жыл бұрын

No it’s the O-needers

@PadreWoodrow

4 жыл бұрын

I think you mean Cap'n Geech and the Shrimp Shack Shooters.

@theinimitablejora522

3 жыл бұрын

@@PadreWoodrow Well played.

Just showed my kids this movie after I’ve watched it 100 times over 25 years. They have the songs on their playlists now.

The songs and stories of all ‘One Hit Wonders’ will never grow old! Thank you Tom Hanks 🔉🔊🔉

Too underrated! One of my favorite movies and this song is awesome!

@bartholomewthefurby9228

4 жыл бұрын

IKR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@kalacarte5198

3 жыл бұрын

Diamonds deserve to only selected few!

@viviancabrera6258

3 жыл бұрын

What movie?

@Staminokka

3 жыл бұрын

@@viviancabrera6258 that thing you do! It’s the name of the movie.(the exclamation mark is part of the name, didn’t want you to think I was yelling)

@Lava1964

3 жыл бұрын

You have great taste! The movie and the song are underappreciated gems.

One of the finest pop songs ever written, period. The chord progressions are delightful. This song is pure joy, pure perfection, and it's irresistible.

@jimmy5634

9 ай бұрын

Sorry to burst your bubble but… if you have any experience with the early 60’s pop stuff, it’s a pretty generic and formulaic imitation of a lot of songs. Pretty much in the “Buddy Holly Vein”. Here’s an example : kzread.info/dash/bejne/nX2F17uLf7nAZqQ.htmlsi=RRxpRyUE0Vk69-W5

@Lisbeth22250

9 ай бұрын

You are correct, it really is formulaic. However, it is pretty good pop fluff. It is a recently written song that is meant to sound like a Sixties song. The songwriter achieved that. The song was also nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Song. It's a nice piece of pop confection.@@jimmy5634

@noahhajek1386

8 ай бұрын

Did they make other songs or is this it? I haven’t seen the movie in a while

This movie, along with the soundtrack is golden!

I convince my kids to watch great old movies with me, and this is one of them. Lo and behold, my oldest son’s choir teacher asked the class if anyone had seen That Thing You Do. He was the only one to raise his hand. I think I’m doing something right! PS my boys generally really enjoy the old movies as much as I do ❤

@teneeley

5 ай бұрын

Old?!? 😭

I just watched this last night with my boyfriend, with low expectations. By the end, we actually fell in love with it, not to mention the extended cut that fleshed out the characters. The Shrimp Shack scene was hilarious!!! 😆 Completely underrated and well written, Mr Tom Hanks is a great writer and director. He should direct more often

@davidanderson8168

Жыл бұрын

I am Spartacus! Lol😂

@jifrifts8663

Жыл бұрын

Congrats

@tommyl.dayandtherunaways820

Ай бұрын

Tom Hanks owned the 1990s. That Thing You Do, Sleepless In Seattle, Apollo 13, You’ve Got Mail, Joe vs. the Volcano, League of their Own, Saving Private Ryan, Forrest Gump, Toy Story 1 and 2 etc, etc. This man could do no wrong.

@PMiller-qb7jp

Ай бұрын

The Shrimp Shack s**t was exactly the kind of thing that studios and managers made bands do in the '60s and '70s. As a teen at the time, I found it nauseating. Shameless promo. Hanks has the culture down. Love this film. Always appreciate Steve Zahn, especially.

RIP Adam Schlesinger and thanks for an amazing song.

This could have been a big Beatles hit. The vocals, the melody, the guitar riff etc. etc.

Rest In Peace Adam, thanks for all the music

“I am Spartacus!”

Learned to play this song back in highschool (circa 2008) to impress a a girl that said this was her favorite movie. 13 years later, the girl is long gone, but it's still one of my favorite songs to play

@LucDutra92

Жыл бұрын

Gone how? What did you do?

@gatsbymaguire

Жыл бұрын

Gone as in dead?

@QuockaFlocka

Жыл бұрын

“Gone” as in “no longer in their life”

@jayp7936

Жыл бұрын

Guys...he killed her

@jacobshirley3457

10 ай бұрын

@@QuockaFlocka “Gone” as in “no longer with their life”

1st song I learned on the guitar, movie is responsible for my musician life and I own the actual Playtone Vinyl given to the band in the movie. Very underrated movie that still holds up and very underrated song! R.i.P Adam Schlesinger!

@lohannynielsen7903

2 жыл бұрын

No way, you own It?! That's wild!

@rhonanunes8121

2 жыл бұрын

Even me

@johnmorris7969

Жыл бұрын

I was so sad to hear of Adam's passing. He did an amazing producing the last Monkees album "Good Times". Such a great album

Anyone here 2024? Then you are a legend...

@olgierdanotv1893

5 ай бұрын

yep, best fake band ever!

@joeritlop9071

5 ай бұрын

😂 😊

@user-xj9xl8mh4g

5 ай бұрын

in korea ㅋㅋ

@Miaou12

5 ай бұрын

Still here and not dead yet ^^

@myth5hk123

5 ай бұрын

MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

I'm watching the movie right now but had to pause it and listen to the full song. So damn catchy!!!

The amount of times people butcher this beautiful song without the 7th chords, minors and diminished hurts me. I come back to this often to remember how good it is. A perfect pop song when played right.

This is the definition of a song

Key: E VERSE 1: E A B E You, doing that thing you do A B C#m Breaking my heart into a F# million pieces F#m Am B7 Like you always do E A B E And you, don't mean to be cruel A B C#m You never even knew about F# the heartache D B I've been going through C#m Well I try and try to F# forget you girl E E7 A Am But it's just so hard to do E Am Everytime you do that thing E B you do VERSE 2: E A B E I, know all the games you play A B C#m and I'm gonna find a way to let F# you know that F#m Am B7 you'll be mine someday E A B 'Cause we, could be happy can't E you see? A B C#m If you'd only let me be the F# one to hold you D B and keep you here with me C#m 'Cause I try and try to F# forget you girl E E7 A Am But it's just so hard to do E Am Everytime you do that thing E you do BRIDGE: A I don't ask a lot girl C#m But I know one thing's for sure F# It's the love I haven't got girl B C B And I just can't take it anymore VERSE 4: E A B 'Cause we, could be happy can't E you see? A B C#m If you'd only let me be the one F# to hold you D B and keep you here with me C#m 'Cause it hurts me so just F# to see you go E E7 A Am around with someone new E And if I know you Am you're doing that thing E Am Everyday just doing that thing E B7 I can't take you doing that thing A Am you do

@Franco-cm5nk

3 жыл бұрын

Thanx bro. Have a nice 2021

@chefbanjo8139

3 жыл бұрын

Bless you

@davidbriggs9675

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for putting up the guitar chords...I can play along... Such a catchy jingle jangle song...love it. I came here because a friend of mine has uploaded his cover of it on Soundclick.com Until yesterday I'd never heard this song before..

@AliadaJaguares

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! Thank you!! I can now sing along!! 😬

@kennethjose7159

3 жыл бұрын

The real mvp

It's funny, but listening to this 25 years on, the production actually sounds very . . . well, 1996 to me. I think it's something about the vocals, because the song itself is totally something I could hear, say, The Monkees doing.

@potatoradio

3 жыл бұрын

oddly I saw this and so I married an Axe murderer in the last week and seeing this I though of the Boo Radlies (?) there she goes again.

@DannyBeans

3 жыл бұрын

@@potatoradio I can totally hear that. I was thinking of Fountains of Wayne when I wrote that. (And I was today years old when I learned Adam Schlesinger cowrote this song, so I guess it makes sense.)

@edanscime

2 жыл бұрын

the drums also sound extremely 90's. I sometimes wish it was recorded a bit less hi-fi.

@VirreFriberg

2 жыл бұрын

For me it's the drum sound

@OnyxZ28

2 жыл бұрын

It reminds me of Superdrag's first album, which was more or less contemporaneous with this movie.

I'm playing this in my middle school band!

@addisnn1343

3 жыл бұрын

that’s epic.

@lukemcguigan2006

3 жыл бұрын

Love that

@Jamzszz

3 жыл бұрын

Y E S .

@venomviper2774

2 жыл бұрын

Same

@mak_umyeah1369

2 жыл бұрын

Please record it!! I would love to see it!

this song is so cheerful and gives the positive vibe!

RIP Adam. God of melodies.

Still listening it as of Feb 18th, 2024 from Malaysia! ❤

every once in a while you hear a song you love as good as any beatles song. .this is one of them. i love this song

@ChipsAplentyBand

Жыл бұрын

Me too.

This song randomly pops up in my head sometimes. Catchy. Simple. But so much FUN!!!!

This song sounds like the Beatles meets High School Musical

@njiuma

3 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of the La's - kzread.info/dash/bejne/ln5stpeej6m5gJs.html

@miriaborgess

3 жыл бұрын

😅

@AdamSanchez-cd6wx

3 жыл бұрын

Put it that way, yes it does lol

@prschuster

3 жыл бұрын

It has an Elvis Costello vibe to it as well.

@dlo5453

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely Beatles DNA!

Great Film, Great Song. Really a good representation of how high a band can go, and how quickly a band can fall.

Mike Viola’s voice is so good. This is such a creative and original song. RIP Adam Schlesinger.

@metrolinkfan8007

Жыл бұрын

That guy isn't bad looking honestly.

RIP to the song writer who died of covid 19 this year.

@dindina2141

3 жыл бұрын

oh thats sad

@perryphilpot8388

3 жыл бұрын

Gosh...I hate to hear that. This is one of my favorite movies of all time along with the music.

@willcupa

3 жыл бұрын

:c

@gabrielasanchez2028

3 жыл бұрын

wait what????

@njiuma

3 жыл бұрын

@@gabrielasanchez2028 - he died from Covid-19 - en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Schlesinger

I saw this movie when I was in high school and had no idea it wasn't a "real" song! I looove this song. Such a freaking bop.

@Sanito_Sen

2 жыл бұрын

man this song is really masterpiece ❤️🤟🏽

@tommyl.dayandtherunaways820

2 жыл бұрын

Well it is a real song now, if you know what I mean! :) Sounds so much like it’s from that time. I wish more songs like this could become popular nowadays.

wow, i can't believe. finally i'm founding this song after 9 years

@laure.clarksonm.7492

4 жыл бұрын

Same.

@alechalley9897

3 жыл бұрын

24* this is from a movie from 24 years ago

@aaroncartwright1969

3 жыл бұрын

Alec Halley I think he’s saying he first saw the movie 9 years ago.

@TwoStacks217

3 жыл бұрын

I know bro I love this song I grew up watching this movie

@mariekimberly4815

3 жыл бұрын

Ahahahahaahha relate much😂😂

Nailed the sound and feel of 1963! Gretch and Rickenbacker twangs.

This sound track is just so relentlessly good. Every song on it. So good good good.

Hmmm.....I don't know why - but listening to this song is becoming that thing I do :D

@pamelafradette6520

4 жыл бұрын

142horizon, I had the movie and I love this song too!

@loisbernier2402

3 жыл бұрын

Me too.

@The_Roman_Empire

2 жыл бұрын

I'm here to remind you of when you left this comment 2 years ago

@tommyl.dayandtherunaways820

2 жыл бұрын

That’s onederful!

Its been 27 years.. i still clearly remeber this the lyric.. 90s.. best era of good music

@sx20Ramar

11 ай бұрын

Good music happened in the 60's, 70's, and 80's....then it was pretty much over.

Straight fire🔥

So, I've never heard of this movie until my sister brought it up in a conversation we were having about one hit wonders. She insisted I had to watch this with her & so I did. Now, I can't get this song out of my head... lol

This sounds like a Beatles song wow!

Lovely music. Spectacular film. 😍😍😍

In 4th grade, I had a cheap $500 drum set. My dad said if I learned how to play this song, beat for beat, I'd have a $3500 limit for a new one the next Christmas. This was in '98, maybe '99 😂.

@MrGuitarjmw

3 жыл бұрын

Did you ever get it?

@wasupyo6831

2 жыл бұрын

nostolgia about hte drums, it was my iinstrument in band class back in school, was the snare drum, nice story though man maybe he liked the song, way to inspire his child

Really beautiful song. RIP Adam

'60s songwriting with '90s production, it's basically a power pop song lol

@anim8trdude

Жыл бұрын

Lol

I watched this when I was pretty young, I’m 16 now and JUST figured out that they weren’t a real band. Still is a great song though!😂

What great music with a positive message. Love this song and movie ❤

@alex-xo1nx

3 ай бұрын

The song has such a great beat to it and great lyrics and I to loved the movie.

Let’s celebrate that this soundtrack is finally on vinyl!!!

"You Guys look good in Gold, have I told you that?"

Still listening in Nov. 2, 2021. Watched this last night on Hulu. Still love it all these years!

Love that thing they did.

I wish we could go back to 1996 just for that movie, and this song.

This song has a 60s vibe mixed with the Beatles. It's so catchy that I instantly know the song's entire lyrics after the first listen.

I couldnt believe that I found this song all by my memories since I was young... Great and evers

@TwoStacks217

3 жыл бұрын

Oh I know man this song is so great I grew up watching this movie I had it on VHS

@perryphilpot8388

3 жыл бұрын

Same fellas. This is one of my aunts favorite movies, now mine due to this song and Steve Zahn

@TwoStacks217

3 жыл бұрын

@@perryphilpot8388 I actually broke the radio in my work truck the other day jamming out this this song I turn the radio dial up to 11 and broke the motherboard LOL

@perryphilpot8388

3 жыл бұрын

And this is why 11 needs to be added to the volume haha

I honestly thought this was a hit from the 60s for the first like 20 years of my life. Someone just wrote it for a movie in the 90s. That's just crazy to me.

1996: Adam Schlesinger captured the 1964 British Invasion sound perfectly and Tom Hanks got the four band members to learn their instruments, as well as sing the song. Ended up being a hit on its own, 32 years after when it could have happened.

2022 here. anyone still love this happy go lucky songs?

It was genius, how he tapped into about twenty years of oldies nostalgia from the saccharine fifties, through the Beatles, distilled progressions and familiar phrases, but then presented a totally fresh, novel, original song that just plain works. It would certainly have been a hit, in those days. I will be very surprised if any of the Daisy Jones &6 songs make much of an impression, next to this classic, though it began as a simulation.

@sce2aux464

9 ай бұрын

Dick Clark and Casey Kasem agree.

I'm literally just back from holiday. I watched this film in my room,didn't even know it existed, and genuinely thought this was a film about a band back in the day. I gotta say,this song is brilliant . 👏 👌

Thank you Tom Hanks for this love letter to the Beatles. Amazing film, amazing cast. Pure Genious

LOVED this song! Great soundtrack!

Today i got to watch this movie again after years and i still love it.💜 I had to come and listen to this piece of artwork

When I lived in Orange County (California), Old Town Orange was one of my favorite places to go to relax and get grounded. Much of the the movie was filmed in Old Town Orange including Watson's Drug Store on Chapman Ave. At that time (not sure if it's still there) Watson's had a jukebox and one of their selections was .. you guessed it .. That Thing You Do.

This is the kind of music that I grew up with ! 😅❤

LOOOOOOOOOOOOVE THIS SONG!!!!!!!!!!!! What a great one-hit wonder!!! ♥♥♥♥

JUNE 2022 And Still Loving this Song. NOSTALGIC MOMENTS.

Allways makes me smike. One of the best bands ever to be recording

I love this kind of catchy melody and pop beat which I feel as if I could be back to 60s. I particularly love the this kind of rhythm of the drums. I would feel happy moment as long as I listen to the song like this.

I went into 5th grade in 1997 and this song was the jukebox at lunch. I loved that song then and I still love it

♥️ this song is so underrated

Absolutely love!!! Tom Hanks is a genius!!!😍😅❤❤

@LuigiLaker

Ай бұрын

Not to mention my choice as, in his prime as pictured here, sexiest man that's EVER lived.

The borrowed chords and secondary dominants make this sound so Beatles-y on top of the vocals, guitar tone, and beat. Excellent song writing

I was walking by Wendy's the other day and heard this being played on their outside speaker. That moment brought me back here.♪

I REALLY LOVE THIS SONG

the random hand added onto tom hanks face always makes me laugh

I just discovered that the Bobby Fuller Four had a song in the 1960s called "The Things You Do". Maybe that's where this title came from. This is a clever song with good chord changes, it's not a three-chord wonder.

I can repeat this song all day long.

Essa música é um patrimônio né gente

When I learned acoustic guitar in the 90's this one was a great one to have in the library. Cool chord progression, moderate level, which I was. Awesome tune. I did it at a coffee house one time and really enjoyed it. Something I could pull of with my skill level.

I've watched the extended version and now I can't go back to the theatrical release version. So much richer and complete.

That's my favorite movie I love that song that thing you do.. that's the the best band ever existed

2024 listeners? Me too...🎉 👇

@justinfalzon6854

4 ай бұрын

cause we can be happy cant you see If youd only let me be the one to hold you and keep you here with meeee

@cranebang712

3 ай бұрын

I listen to this song all night

@genie6462

3 ай бұрын

😉

“Young Squire!”

Ten years ago my high school band played this at the battle of the bands and won. The drums at the beginning are always my go to every time I take a seat at a set

love this move, film, song. all the feelings it evokes. the song is perfect.

I will always love this song.

I came here because of 3rd Rock From the Sun! It's a great song! :) "Well, I'm trying and try to forget you girl But it's just so hard to do Everytime you do that thing you do" is so damn catchy!

Fantastic film. Great song and singers. 💖💖💖💖💖💖

Valeu Jovem Nerd

Sou apaixonada nessa musica, mesmo depois de todos esses anos!

@thiagocampos2751

2 жыл бұрын

Somos 2 Késia

Darn ... the song is still stuck in my head! Ahhh! I love it though.

Love that song. ❤ ❤️🐸😘⚡🔥🔥