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1965 single by Herman's Hermits
"Just a Little Bit Better"
Single by Herman's Hermits
from the album The Best of Herman's Hermits
B-side
  • UK B-side: "Take Love, Give Love"
  • US B-side: "Sea Cruise"
Released27 August 1965 (UK)
September 1965 (US)
RecordedDe Lane Lea Studios, London, 16 July 1965
GenrePop rock
Length2:57
LabelMGM 13398
Songwriter(s)Kenny Young
Producer(s)Mickie Most
Herman's Hermits singles chronology
"I'm Henry VIII, I Am"
(1965)
"Just a Little Bit Better"
(1965)
"A Must to Avoid"
(1965)

"Just a Little Bit Better" is a song written by Kenny Young and released as a single under his name (ATCO Records 45–6322) in October 1964.

History

A 1965 cover by Herman's Hermits reached No. 7 on the US Billboard Hot 100, No. 10 on the UK's New Musical Express chart, No. 15 on the UK's Record Retailer chart, and No. 9 on Canada's RPM Play Sheet. It also reached No. 1 in Malaysia, No. 7 in Sweden, No. 11 in New Zealand, and No. 40 in Australia. It was featured on their 1965 album, The Best of Herman's Hermits. It is also featured on their 1966 EP, A Must to Avoid. The Herman's Hermits recording was produced by Mickie Most.

Billboard described the song as a "smooth rocker with another clever set of lyrics and a Buddy Holly vocal sound," calling the song a "chartbuster." Cash Box described it as a "rhythmic, easy-going twangy ditty about a lad who makes a dramatic plea of devotion to the very special girl of his dreams."

References

  1. Just a Little Bit Better By: Herman's Hermits, MusicVF.com. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
  2. "Billboard Hits of the World", Billboard. October 16, 1965. p. 30. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
  3. Herman's Hermits - Full Official Chart History, Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
  4. "R.P.M. Play Sheet", RPM. Volume 4, No. 7. October 11, 1965. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
  5. "Billboard Hits of the World", Billboard. December 18, 1965. p. 36. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
  6. Hallberg, Eric (1993). Kvällstoppen i P3 (1st ed.). Sweden: Drift Musik. ISBN 91-630-2140-4.
  7. Herman's Hermits, The Best of Herman's Hermits Retrieved January 5, 2015
  8. Herman's Hermits, "Just a Little Bit Better" single release Retrieved January 5, 2015
  9. "Spotlight Singles" (PDF). Billboard. September 11, 1965. p. 79. Retrieved 2021-03-10.
  10. "CashBox Record Reviews" (PDF). Cash Box. September 11, 1965. p. 14. Retrieved 2022-01-12.

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