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Just a Little Bit Better

Just a Little Bit Better

1965 single by Herman's Hermits

"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.

Quick Facts Single by Herman's Hermits, from the album The Best of Herman's Hermits ...

History

A 1965 cover by Herman's Hermits reached No. 7 on the US Billboard Hot 100,[1] No. 10 on the UK's New Musical Express chart,[2] No. 15 on the UK's Record Retailer chart,[3] and No. 9 on Canada's RPM Play Sheet.[4] It also reached No. 1 in Malaysia,[5] No. 7 in Sweden,[6] No. 11 in New Zealand, and No. 40 in Australia. It was featured on their 1965 album, The Best of Herman's Hermits.[7] It is also featured on their 1966 EP, A Must to Avoid. The Herman's Hermits recording was produced by Mickie Most.[8]

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."[9] 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."[10]

References

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


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