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"There's a Kind of Hush" is a popular song written by Les Reed and Geoff Stephens. Originally recorded by Stephens' group the New Vaudeville Band in 1967 as a neo-British music hall number, this version of the track became a hit in Australia and South Africa. However, in the rest of the world, a near-simultaneous cover was a big hit for Herman's Hermits. The song was a charted hit again in 1976 for The Carpenters.
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"Don't Go Out into the Rain " is a 1966 song. The song was written by Brill Building songsmith Kenny Young who himself made the original recording of the song – as "Don't Go Out into the Rain " – leading a session group credited as the Seagulls. This version broke in the Miami area in December 1966 and was consequently picked up for national release by Date Records failing to garner enough regional attention to reach the Billboard Hot 100.
"Listen People" is a song written by Graham Gouldman and performed by Herman's Hermits. The theme is based on the traditional hymn "Jesus Let Us Come to Know You." It reached #1 in Canada, #3 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Australian charts, and #7 on both the New Zealand and Swedish charts in 1966. It was featured on their 1966 album, Volume 2: The Best of Herman's Hermits.
Into Something Good: The Mickie Most Years 1964–1972 is a 4-CD box set by British pop group Herman's Hermits, released 2008 on EMI.
The Best of Herman's Hermits: The 50th Anniversary Anthology is a 2-CD set by British group Herman's Hermits, released in 2015 on Bear Family Records. The set was produced and compiled by Grammy-nominated producer Ron Furmanek and includes the band's greatest hits along with demos, stereo mixes and session outtakes.
"Getting Over You" is a song written by Tony Hazzard in 1973, and recorded by various artists, including the writer. Hazzard's original is from his LP 'Was That Alright Then?' and was included on his double album 'Go North - The Bronze Anthology'.
References
- ↑ Herman's Hermits, "You Won't Be Leaving" Chart Positions Retrieved January 7, 2015
- ↑ Herman's Hermits, There's a Kind of Hush All Over the World Retrieved January 7, 2015
- ↑ Herman's Hermits, "Listen People" single release Retrieved January 7, 2015
- ↑ Herman's Hermits, "You Won't Be Leaving" single release Retrieved January 7, 2015
- ↑ Tony Hazzard, Tony Hazzard Sings Tony Hazzard Retrieved January 7, 2015
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