Younger Girl

"Younger Girl"
Single by The Critters
from the album Younger Girl
Released 1966
Recorded 1965
Length 2:27
Label Kapp
Writer(s) John Sebastian
Producer(s) Artie Ripp

"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 song is basically Prison Wall Blues (1930) by Cannon's Jug Stompers, with a few lyrical changes.

Two versions of the song charted in the U.S., both released in 1966. The American pop group, The Critters', version (Kapp 752), reached number #42 on Billboard's Hot 100, peaking July 9, at #42. On the UK Singles Chart, it reached #38.[2]

The song was also covered by the West-coast studio group and surf act The Hondells (Mercury 72563), peaking July 2, at #52.

References

  1. ↑ Allmusic album info
  2. ↑ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 127. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
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