Just a Little Bit Better
1965 single by Herman's Hermits
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"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.
- UK B-side: "Take Love, Give Love"
- US B-side: "Sea Cruise"
September 1965 (US)
| "Just a Little Bit Better" | ||||
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| Single by Herman's Hermits | ||||
| from the album The Best of Herman's Hermits | ||||
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| Released | 27 August 1965 (UK) September 1965 (US) | |||
| Recorded | De Lane Lea Studios, London, 16 July 1965 | |||
| Genre | Pop rock | |||
| Length | 2:57 | |||
| Label | MGM 13398 | |||
| Songwriter | Kenny Young | |||
| Producer | Mickie Most | |||
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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]
