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The Fleetwoods Music in Movies and TV

the Fleetwoods on American Banstand "'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" - Finanical Times

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.

HIGHLIGHTS - MOVIES and TV


THE 2020s

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

Captain America poster Ted Lasso S3.E8 - We'll Never Have Paris - 2023
Soundtrack features French version of "Come Softly to Me" ("Tout Doux, Tout Doucement")
Written by Gretchen Christopher, Barbara Ellis and Gary Troxel
Performed by Marcel Amont

The Bikeriders poster 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 2010s

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

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

Green Lantern poster 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. poster 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 poster 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 2000s

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

Mrs. Ratcliffe's Revolution poster 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 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

Company Man poster 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

Company Man poster Experience Music Project Grand Opening -June 23, 2000


THE 1990s

Forbidden Love poster 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 Media Award for Outstanding Film (Documentary).

The Wonder Years poster The Wonder Years S4.E23 - 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 1980s
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Signs of Life poster Signs of Life - 1989
Soundtrack features "Mr. Blue"
Written by DeWayne Blackwell
Lead Arranger + Vocals - Gretchen Christopher
Performed by The Fleetwoods

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

The Wonder Years poster 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 poster Clean and Sober - 1988
The soundtrack features "Come Softly to Me" as a recurring love theme.
Written by Gretchen Christopher, Barbara Ellis and Gary Troxel
Lead Songwriter/Arranger - Gretchen Christopher
Performed by The Fleetwoods

Stand By Me poster 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

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

National Lampoon's Vacation poster Diner - 1982
Soundtrack features "Mr. Blue"
Written by DeWayne Blackwell
Lead Arranger + Vocals - Gretchen Christopher
Performed by The Fleetwoods

Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy poster Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy - 1981
Includes an acting appearances by Gretchen Christopher

American Bandstand's -June40th Anniversary Special American Bandstand's 40th Anniversary Special
Featuring "Come Softly to Me" video


THE 1970s

American Hot Wax poster American Hot Wax - 1978
The Fleetwoods portrayed as 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 poster Return To Macon County - 1975
Soundtrack features "Mr. Blue"
Written by DeWayne Blackwell
Lead Arranger + Vocals - Gretchen Christopher
Performed by The Fleetwoods

American Graffiti poster American Graffiti - 1973
Soundtrack & Album features "(He's) 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.