CYNDI LAUPER - THE GOONIES ‘R’ GOOD ENOUGH

Released: June 6, 1985

Charted: US: #10 

"The Goonies 'R' Good Enough" holds a unique place in Cyndi Lauper's discography as a single from the soundtrack of the 1985 film "The Goonies". Despite its success, reaching the top 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100, the song did not feature on any of Lauper's studio albums until its inclusion in "The Essential Cyndi Lauper" in 2003.

Lauper's admission of her dislike for the song, as revealed in an interview with Matthew Rettenmund, adds an interesting layer to its history. Her decision not to include it on her first compilation album, "Twelve Deadly Cyns...and Then Some", suggests a personal choice to distance herself from the track despite its commercial success.

The inclusion of "The Goonies 'R' Good Enough" in the 1985 film "The Goonies" was a fitting collaboration between Cyndi Lauper and the movie's creators, given Lauper's quirky sound and unique style. Directed by Richard Donner and produced by Steven Spielberg, the film featured a cast of young actors including Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, and Corey Feldman. In the movie, the song appears as a video the characters watch on a TV screen, with Lauper herself featured in the frame. While the lyrics of the song may seem ambiguous and only hint at the movie's plot with mentions of old-fashioned superstitions, its catchy chorus and Lauper's striking voice add a nice element to the film's soundtrack.

The involvement of Cyndi Lauper in professional wrestling was partly influenced by her boyfriend/manager, who believed it would help boost her career. As a result, a two-part music video was produced for the track featuring numerous popular professional wrestlers of the time, such as Andre the Giant, Captain Lou Albano, and the Iron Sheik.

In addition to the wrestlers, the videos also included appearances by Steven Spielberg and members of The Goonies cast, aligning with the theme of the film. Interestingly, the music videos also featured the Bangles, who at the time were relatively unknown outside of the Los Angeles Paisley Underground scene. Despite their limited fame, the Bangles had served as Lauper's opening act, and she recommended them for the soundtrack of The Goonies.