Younger Girl

"Younger Girl" is a song written by John Sebastian and originally recorded by his band, the Lovin' Spoonful, for their 1965 debut album Do You Believe in Magic.[1] The tune and lyric are based upon "Prison Wall Blues" (1930) by Cannon's Jug Stompers.

"Younger Girl"
Danish picture sleeve
Single by the Critters
from the album Younger Girl
B-side"Gone for Awhile"
ReleasedMay 1966
Length2:27
LabelKapp
Songwriter(s)John Sebastian
Producer(s)Artie Ripp
The Critters singles chronology
"Younger Girl"
(1966)
"Mr. Dieingly Sad"
(1966)
Alternative release
Side A of the US single
Side A of the US single

Two versions charted in the U.S., both released in 1966. The American pop group the Critters' version (Kapp 752), the title track from their debut LP, reached number 42 on Billboard's Hot 100 and number 21 on the Cash Box Top 100,[2] peaking on both charts on July 9. On the UK Singles Chart, it reached number 38.[3] The song was also covered by the West Coast studio group and surf act The Hondells (Mercury 72563), peaking July 2, at number 52 Billboard and number 38 Cash Box.[4]

Chart performance

The Critters version
Chart (1966) Peak
position
Australia (Kent Music Report) 18
UK[3] 38
U.S. Billboard Hot 100[5] 42
U.S. Cash Box Top 100[2] 21
The Hondells version
Chart (1966) Peak
position
Canada RPM 100[6] 11
U.S. Billboard Hot 100[5] 52
U.S. Cash Box Top 100 38

References

  1. Allmusic album info
  2. Cash Box Top 100 Singles, July 9, 1966
  3. Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 127. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  4. Cash Box Top 100 Singles, July 9, 1966
  5. Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 1955-2002
  6. "RPM Top 100 Singles - July 11, 1966" (PDF).
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