Younger Girl
| "Younger Girl" | ||||
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| File:Younger Girl" - The Critters.jpg | ||||
| Single by the Critters | ||||
| from the album Younger Girl | ||||
| B-side | "Gone for Awhile" | |||
| Released | May 1966 | |||
| Recorded | 1965 | |||
| Length | 2:27 | |||
| Label | Kapp | |||
| Songwriter(s) | John Sebastian | |||
| Producer(s) | Artie Ripp | |||
| The Critters singles chronology | ||||
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"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.[citation needed]
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. In Canada, "Younger Girl" reached number 9.[3] On the UK Singles Chart, it reached number 38.[4] 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.[5]
Chart performance
- The Critters version
| Chart (1966) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (Kent Music Report) | 18 |
| Canada RPM Top Singles[3] | 9 |
| UK[4] | 38 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100[6] | 42 |
| U.S. Cash Box Top 100[2] | 21 |
- The Hondells version
| Chart (1966) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100[6] | 52 |
| U.S. Cash Box Top 100 | 38 |
References
- ^ Allmusic album info
- ^ a b Cash Box Top 100 Singles, July 9, 1966
- ^ a b The Cyrkle, "Red Rubber Ball" Canadian chart position Retrieved September 11, 2015.
- ^ a b Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 127. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ^ Cash Box Top 100 Singles, July 9, 1966
- ^ a b Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 1955-2002
External links
- Listen to "Younger Girl" on YouTube (The Critters)
- Listen to "Younger Girl" on YouTube (The Lovin' Spoonful)
