{"product_id":"cd-mark-farner-some-kind-of-wonderful","title":"CD - Mark Farner - Some Kind Of Wonderful","description":"\u003cp\u003e1CD - Import\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Available on CD for the first time  since 1991\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Remastered by Rob Colwell (Brother Cane, King’s X, Sixpence None The Richer)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• CD: Jewel case with 8-page booklet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMark Farner began his musical career in Michigan during the mid-1960s, playing in local bands and developing a style rooted in blues, rock, and soul. Before achieving national fame, he performed with groups like Terry Knight and the Pack, where he honed his songwriting and guitar skills. His early experiences in the Detroit-area music scene helped shape his raw, energetic approach that would later define his success with Grand Funk Railroad in the late 1960s and into the 1970s. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrand Funk released 13 studio albums, 4 live albums, 8 compilation albums, and 25 singles. This includes six platinum and seven gold-certified albums between their recording debut in 1969 and their first disbandment in 1976. The band had a string of hit singles such as “We’re an American Band”, “I’m Your Captain (Closer to Home)”, “Some Kind of Wonderful” (a cover of Soul Brothers Six), “Walk Like a Man”, “The Loco-Motion” (a cover of Little Eva), “Bad Time” and “Inside Looking Out” (a cover of the Animals).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter his rise to fame with Grand Funk, Farner entered a markedly different phase of his career in the 1980s. This period saw him step away from mainstream rock excess and lean into message-driven songwriting, blending his signature guitar work and bluesy rock approach with spiritually focused lyrics. Farner tied his work closely to Frontline Records during this time, a label known for promoting rock and metal artists with faith-based messages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFarner’s last studio album for Frontline Records was Some Kind of Wonderful. The title track, a remake of the classic Soul Brothers Six song popularized by Grand Funk Railroad in 1974. Re-recording this track is a brilliant marketing move. The song was a nod to Farner’s past, bringing in the old fans, and an introduction of his voice to a whole new audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis new version updates the arrangement with contemporary production while still emphasizing the bluesy groove and vocal swagger that made the song endearing and enduring. This balance between nostalgia and modernization is a defining trait of the album, helping it to be one of the best-selling albums on the Frontline label and held in high regard by fans to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the mid-1990s, Mark has largely focused on touring under his own name, often billed as “Mark Farner’s American Band,” a nod to one of Grand Funk’s most iconic songs. His live shows have remained his strongest connection to fans, featuring a mix of Grand Funk hits and solo material, delivered with the same high-energy guitar work and vocals that defined his early fame. Farner is currently touring in 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome Kind of Wonderful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLove From Above\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWithout You\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot Yet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttitude of Gratitude\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll The Way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith Me Anywhere\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConflict\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Vision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell Done\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Encore Records Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67629163348222,"sku":null,"price":22.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1546\/6351\/files\/R-38027727-1785515644-1828.jpg?v=1790792388","url":"https:\/\/encorerecords.ca\/products\/cd-mark-farner-some-kind-of-wonderful","provider":"Encore Records Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}