Movies & TV

The Fleetwoods Music in Movies and TV

"Come Softly to Me — The Fleetwoods’ hit was an early triumph of pop made by women - The ethereal 1959 song’s purity has endured through the decades. It’s an incorruptible song, a wonder. It is one of the world's best-loved songs" -

The Fleetwoods' music has been used in both movies and TV to establish time and emotion. It has become a recognizable part of our common culture.

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HIGHLIGHTS - MOVIES and TV

THE 2020'S

Captain America: Brave New World - 2025
Soundtrack features "Mr. Blue"
Written by DeWayne Blackwell
Lead Arranger, + Vocals - Gretchen Christopher
Performed by The Fleetwoods

The Bikeriders - 2023
Soundtrack features " Come Softly To Me"
Written by Gretchen Christopher, Barbara Ellis and Gary Troxel
Lead Songwriter/Arranger/Vocalist - Gretchen Christopher
Performed by The Fleetwoods

THE 2010'S

Watchmen S1.E8 - A God Walks into Abar- 2019
Mr. Blue
Written by DeWayne Blackwell
Lead Arranger, + Vocals - Gretchen Christopher
Performed by The Fleetwoods

Things to Come - 2016
Unchained Melody
Music by Alex North, lyrics by Hy Zaret
Performed by The Fleetwoods

Bluebird - 2013
Tragedy
Music & Lyrics by Fred Burch and Gerald Nelson
Performed by The Fleetwoods

Green Lantern - 2011
Soundtrack features " Come Softly To Me"
Written by Gretchen Christopher, Barbara Ellis and Gary Troxel
Lead Songwriter/Arranger/Vocalist - Gretchen Christopher
Performed by The Fleetwoods

It's Over. We're Over. - 2010
Soundtrack features " Come Softly To Me"
Written by Gretchen Christopher, Barbara Ellis and Gary Troxel
Lead Songwriter/Arranger/Vocalist - Gretchen Christopher
Performed by The Fleetwoods

Mafia II - 2010
Soundtrack features " Come Softly To Me" - (uncredited)
Written by Gretchen Christopher, Barbara Ellis and Gary Troxel
Lead Songwriter/Arranger/Vocalist - Gretchen Christopher
Performed by The Fleetwoods

THE 2000'S

Little New York - 2009
Mr. Blue
Written by DeWayne Blackwell
Lead Arranger, + Vocals - Gretchen Christopher
Performed by The Fleetwoods

Mrs. Ratcliffe's Revolution - 2007
Soundtrack features " Come Softly To Me" - (uncredited)
Written by Gretchen Christopher, Barbara Ellis and Gary Troxel
Lead Songwriter/Arranger/Vocalist - Gretchen Christopher
Performed by The Fleetwoods

28 Days - 2000
Soundtrack includes "Come Softly To Me"
Written by Gretchen Christopher, Barbara Ellis and Gary Troxel
Lead Songwriter/Arranger - Gretchen Christopher*
Performed by The Fleetwoods
Because of the subject matter, and how it goes well in depth about alcoholism, the movie is commonly screened in health classes in public schools. Tagline: The Life of the Party... before she got a life.

Company Man - 2000
Soundtrack features " Come Softly To Me"
Written by Gretchen Christopher, Barbara Ellis and Gary Troxel
Lead Songwriter/Arranger/Vocalist - Gretchen Christopher
Performed by The Fleetwoods

Experience Music Project Grand Opening -June 23^rd, 2000

THE 1990'S

Forbidden Love: The Unashamed Stories... - 1992
Soundtrack features " Come Softly To Me"
Written by Gretchen Christopher, Barbara Ellis and Gary Troxel
Lead Songwriter/Arranger/Vocalist - Gretchen Christopher
Performed by The Fleetwoods
1993 Genie Award for best feature documentary.
1994 GLAAD MediAward for Outstanding Film (Documentary).

The Wonder Years S4.E23 - Pilot - 1991
Soundtrack features " Come Softly To Me - (uncredited)"
Written by Gretchen Christopher, Barbara Ellis and Gary Troxel
Lead Songwriter/Arranger/Vocalist - Gretchen Christopher
Performed by The Fleetwoods

THE 1980'S

Signs of Life - 1989
Soundtrack features "Mr. Blue"
Written by DeWayne Blackwell
Lead Arranger, + Vocals - Gretchen Christopher
Performed by The Fleetwoods

Crossing Delancey - 1988
The soundtrack features recurring love theme Gretchen Christopher, "Come Softly To Me",
Written by Gretchen Christopher, Barbara Ellis and Gary Troxel
Lead Songwriter - Gretchen Christopher
Performed by The Roches

The Wonder Years S1.E1 - Pilot - 1988
Soundtrack features " Come Softly To Me - (uncredited)"
Written by Gretchen Christopher, Barbara Ellis and Gary Troxel
Lead Songwriter/Arranger/Vocalist - Gretchen Christopher
Performed by The Fleetwoods

Clean And Sober - 1988
The soundtrack features recurring love theme, "Come Softly To Me",
Written by Gretchen Christopher, Barbara Ellis and Gary Troxel
Lead Songwriter/Arranger - Gretchen Christopher
Performed by The Fleetwoods

Stand By Me - 1986
Soundtrack features "Come Softly To Me"
Written by Gretchen Christopher, Barbara Ellis and Gary Troxel
Lead Songwriter/Arranger/Vocalist -Gretchen Christopher*
Performed by The Fleetwoods
Award nominations:

Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture - Drama
Academy Award for Writing Adapted Screenplay (Raynold Gideon & Bruce A. Evans)
WGA Award for Best Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium (Raynold Gideon & Bruce A. Evans)
Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures (Rob Reiner)
Golden Globe Award for Best Director (Rob Reiner)

National Lampoon's Vacation - 1984
Soundtrack features "Mr. Blue"
Written by DeWayne Blackwell
Lead Arranger, + Vocals - Gretchen Christopher
Performed by The Fleetwoods

Diner - 1982
Soundtrack features "Mr. Blue"
Written by DeWayne Blackwell
Lead Arranger, + Vocals - Gretchen Christopher
Performed by The Fleetwoods
Awards for Diner:
1982 Academy Awards, USA - 1983 Nominated Oscar Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen - Barry Levinson
Boston Society of Film Critics Awards - 1983 Won BSFC Award Best Screenplay - Barry Levinson,
Best Supporting Actor, Mickey Rourke
Golden Globes, USA - 1983 Nominated Golden Globe Best Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical
National Society of Film Critics Awards, USA, - 1983 Won NSFC Award Best Supporting Actor, Mickey Rourke
Writers Guild of America, USA - 1983 Nominated WGA Award (Screen),
Best Comedy Written Directly for the Screen - Barry Levinson

Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy - 1981
Includes Acting Appearances by Gretchen Christopher
Golden Globe - 1981 Category Nominee Win/Nominated Best Actress -
Miniseries or TV Movie Jaclyn Smith Nominated

American Bandstand's 40th Anniversary Special
Soundtrack features "Come Softly To Me" video

THE 1970'S

American Hot Wax - 1978
Portrays The Fleetwoods (Timmy & the Two Lips)
Soundtrack features "Mr. Blue"
Written by DeWayne Blackwell
Lead Arranger - Gretchen Christopher
Also in the scene is a young couple played by Jay Leno and Fran Drescher.
Watch American Hot Wax Fleetwoods portrayal

Return To Macon County - 1975
Soundtrack features "Mr. Blue"
Written by DeWayne Blackwell
Lead Arranger, + Vocals - Gretchen Christopher
Performed by The Fleetwoods

American Graffiti - 1973
Soundtrack & Album features "The Great Imposter"
Written by Sharon Sheeley and Jackie DeShannon (uncredited)
Performed by The Fleetwoods
The song is played during the scene where Curt (Richard Dreyfuss) is in the back seat of the car with a local girl named Wendy (Jana Bellan). The song plays on the car radio as they drive through the night, contributing to the nostalgic atmosphere of the film and the 1960s vibe that George Lucas aimed to capture.
The film was nominated for five different categories at the 46th Academy Awards, and in 1995, American Graffiti was deemed "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant" by the United States Library of Congress, and was added to the National Film Registry for preservation.