That Thing You Do, I believe, has one of the all time greatest soundtracks featuring The Wonders, ofcourse, Del Paxton, Diane Dane, Freddy Fredrickson the Chantrellines and everyones favourite, Cap'n Geech & The Shrimp Shack Shooters!!
Guys works at the local Electrical store, family owned Pattersons. His position as a salesman seems highly under rated for his friendly and outgoing personality. His girlfriend before becoming a member of The Wonders-origionally the Oh-Ne-Ders! (OneDers), was a typical sweet blonde who cared more about her new Dentist than her boyfriends new-found fame within the small Errie town. Deep down Guy has a special thing for Jimmys girlfriend, who could be called the fifth non-musical member of The Wonders, Faye. However it isn't until the end of the movie that their feelings for each other come out....
*Aww* There just had to be a HaPpY ending mixed in there or it wouldn't have been a classic HollyWood Film!
Jimmy is the one behind the hit record, That Thing You Do, although it was Guys idea that made it a #1 Hit by changing the tempo from a ballad to a rock song! He's described as The Talent or Brains behind the bands success, but it appears all he's interested in doing is making another record rather than soaking in the fame, fun and fortune of their first record! As fame gets the his head, he forgets about his girlfriend of 3 years Faye and when rumour gets out they may be engaded... things come to a crashing halt. He's definatly too serious for the others and heads for an 'older woman', Diane Dane!
© Gwennie. 1999