Dandy (EP)
The Dandy (EP) by Herman's Hermits is the band's sixth EP and was released in Great Britain by EMI Records, in 1966.[1] This EP recording was produced by Mickie Most, who produced records for such groups as The Animals, Donovan, Suzi Quatro, and The Jeff Beck Group.[2]
Dandy | ||||
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Released | February 1966 | |||
Genre | Beat | |||
Label | EMI Records | |||
Producer | Mickie Most | |||
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Dandy became a hit single in North America in 1966. It reached #1 in Canada on the RPM national singles chart[3] and was #5 in the US for two weeks on the Billboard Hot 100.[4] It also made #3 in New Zealand.[5]
Herman's Hermits consisted of Peter Noone (lead vocals), Karl Green (bass), Keith Hopwood (rhythm guitar), Derek “Lek” Leckenby (lead guitar), and Barry Whitwam (drums).[6]
The title track was written by Ray Davies of The Kinks.[1][7]
Track listing
- Side 1
- Side 2
- "No Milk Today" (Graham Gouldman)[1][9]
- "For Love" (Keith Hopwood, Derek Leckenby, Harvey Lisberg)[10]
References
- Dandy (Sleeve notes). Herman's Hermits. Great Britain: EMI Records. 1966. EP. SEG 8520.
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- "Top Singles - Volume 6, No. 12, November 14 1966". collectionscanada.gc.ca. 1966-11-14. Archived from the original on 2012-10-20.
- "The Top 100 - The week of November 5, 1966". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2015-01-27. Retrieved 2021-04-07.
- Kohler, Steve (2007). "Flavour of New Zealand - NZ listener charts". www.flavourofnz.co.nz. Archived from the original on 2008-10-16. Retrieved 2021-04-07.
- "No Milk Today by Herman's Hermits - 1967 Hit Song". Vancouver Pop Music Signature Sounds. 2020-11-25. Retrieved 2021-04-07.
- Dandy - Herman's Hermits | Attributes | AllMusic, retrieved 2021-04-07
- Dream On - Herman's Hermits | Song Info | AllMusic, retrieved 2021-04-07
- "No Milk Today by Herman's Hermits". www.songfacts.com. Archived from the original on 2019-12-26. Retrieved 2021-04-07.
- For Love - Herman's Hermits | Song Info | AllMusic, retrieved 2021-04-07
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