I've just met this song by listening to "British invasion radio" and...I fell in love with it, even though I've known HH since I was a child. Beautiful!!
This is from the later English period after their early success in the US. This song is from the "There is a kind of hush" album, at least to my ears one of the most listenable and tuneful albums from the sixties. Songs written by Graham Gouldman, Ray Davis, Tony Hazzard, produced by Micky Most, arranged by John Paul Jones. Couldn't ask for more talent. I grew up in Europe at the time. It couldn't have been more wonderful.
Now this is a record I have never heard before, also one by Graham Gouldman too, Supposed to gave been a hit in UK, but as I have said this is the first time I have heard it
Bonjour, vous aimez les sixties ? écoutez et podcastez mon émission "le super son des 60's" sur le site de plumfm. You like the 60's ? please, listen and podcast my broadcast "le super son des 60's", connect to "plumfm". Salut et faites gaffe au rock and roll.
Next to Ricky Nelson's "Teenage Idol," the most poignant song about the loneliness of stardom. Beautifully performed, wonderful arrangement, timeless in its sentiments. The Hermits' later, more mature work has always been underrated. This is a long way from "Mrs. Brown," and what a splendid journey it was.
I also remember the terrible Winter of '66-'67. I remember this song. That Winter was so bad that my mother made a parody of a couple of lines from "Sunrise, Sunset" from "Fiddler on the Roof." Her version was, "One blizzard following another."
I hear you! Although I wasn't an adolescent at this time and the music of these guys wasn't in my life, I also had a very unhappy and difficult adolescence. It was a few entertainers of the '80's that also gave me some happiness during that unhealthy time.
this song always reminds me of my mum and dad siting round the fire talking when i was 2 i got a cardboard shop for xmas i was playing happy with it untill the sweets were gone i then got up on the table took the tin of treacal i was under the table eating it with my hands evey time i hear this song it brings tears to my eyes because i dont have mum or dad now
I grew up in the 60's and still remember this song. One of the best songs from that era. I wish someone would put on youtube "Gaslight Street " from this group. Another great tune!
But seriously, I think most music critics would say the Top 10 British Invasion bands are: The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who (in that exact order); then The Yardbirds and The Kinks (in either order); and then probably The Hollies, Them and The Animals, rounded out by The Dave Clark Five and Herman's Hermits.
Popularity would be a factor in determining these bands, but more important would be level of musical sophistication & originality based on sheer output of self-written material.
Certainly The Small Faces, The Searchers, The Pretty Things, The Moody Blues, The Easybeats, Gerry & The Pacemakers, Freddy & The Dreamers, Brian Poole & The Tremeloes, Billy J. Kramer & The Dakotas and The Bee Gees would likely be among those in the next tier, if not some of these in the first tier.
I basically agree w/you, but I'd have the Zombies in place of Them. Also, the Hermits wrote relatively little of their material, and certainly none of their hits. That being said, I still love their music for the most part.
I've just met this song by listening to "British invasion radio" and...I fell in love with it, even though I've known HH since I was a child. Beautiful!!
ranapez 4 months ago
I refer to is 11111
thanasakable 7 months ago
My favorite song of HH's. I have the 45 of this song and play it occasionally. Now I won't have to as I can listen to it on here. Love it!
homeschoolmom42 9 months ago
This is from the later English period after their early success in the US. This song is from the "There is a kind of hush" album, at least to my ears one of the most listenable and tuneful albums from the sixties. Songs written by Graham Gouldman, Ray Davis, Tony Hazzard, produced by Micky Most, arranged by John Paul Jones. Couldn't ask for more talent. I grew up in Europe at the time. It couldn't have been more wonderful.
leapinturtle 11 months ago
Now this is a record I have never heard before, also one by Graham Gouldman too, Supposed to gave been a hit in UK, but as I have said this is the first time I have heard it
SuperNevile 1 year ago
Wonderful....Thanks.
wolfmantip 1 year ago
Bonjour, vous aimez les sixties ? écoutez et podcastez mon émission "le super son des 60's" sur le site de plumfm. You like the 60's ? please, listen and podcast my broadcast "le super son des 60's", connect to "plumfm". Salut et faites gaffe au rock and roll.
supersondessixties 1 year ago
My favorite by HH, together with Listen People.
betwes 1 year ago
Next to Ricky Nelson's "Teenage Idol," the most poignant song about the loneliness of stardom. Beautifully performed, wonderful arrangement, timeless in its sentiments. The Hermits' later, more mature work has always been underrated. This is a long way from "Mrs. Brown," and what a splendid journey it was.
cagney24 1 year ago
I also remember the terrible Winter of '66-'67. I remember this song. That Winter was so bad that my mother made a parody of a couple of lines from "Sunrise, Sunset" from "Fiddler on the Roof." Her version was, "One blizzard following another."
asbpab1966 2 years ago
I remember hearing this song every morning, at breakfast, during the cold Ohio 1967 winter, shortly before I make my way to junior high school......
Music like this was one of the few happy memories I have of those difficult adolescent years.....
Thank you for posting.
egrogshub 2 years ago 6
I hear you! Although I wasn't an adolescent at this time and the music of these guys wasn't in my life, I also had a very unhappy and difficult adolescence. It was a few entertainers of the '80's that also gave me some happiness during that unhealthy time.
stitchesful 2 years ago
very smooth like a lullaby
preciousjey 2 years ago
Morissey covered this song.
AdamsApple1963 2 years ago 3
this song always reminds me of my mum and dad siting round the fire talking when i was 2 i got a cardboard shop for xmas i was playing happy with it untill the sweets were gone i then got up on the table took the tin of treacal i was under the table eating it with my hands evey time i hear this song it brings tears to my eyes because i dont have mum or dad now
dotolot3 3 years ago
One of my total favorites by Peter Noone. Thanks so much for posting!
toastnmarmalade4tea 3 years ago
When it starts to get cold and a little snow
begins to fall...put on East West by Hermans
Hermits and you will be back to 1967....
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roanokebarry 3 years ago
I grew up in the 60's and still remember this song. One of the best songs from that era. I wish someone would put on youtube "Gaslight Street " from this group. Another great tune!
rubbersoul1957 3 years ago
I had this song on an old cassette tape of their greatest hits, and the tape wore out and broke on me.
jadekoolkat 3 years ago
LOVE THIS MUSIC. IT'S BEEN SO LONG. i HAD FORGOTTEN THAT THEY SANG THIS SONG.
hiller4 3 years ago
A rare waltz from the pen of Graham Gouldman.
IDLERACER 3 years ago
some great songs were in the sixties and this is definatly one of them
tweasha 3 years ago
great song by the 2nd best group of the british invasion
cbat115 3 years ago 2
I agree, a great song by the second best group of the British Invasion, the best group being The Rolling Stones!
gymnastix 3 years ago
But seriously, I think most music critics would say the Top 10 British Invasion bands are: The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who (in that exact order); then The Yardbirds and The Kinks (in either order); and then probably The Hollies, Them and The Animals, rounded out by The Dave Clark Five and Herman's Hermits.
Popularity would be a factor in determining these bands, but more important would be level of musical sophistication & originality based on sheer output of self-written material.
gymnastix 3 years ago
Certainly The Small Faces, The Searchers, The Pretty Things, The Moody Blues, The Easybeats, Gerry & The Pacemakers, Freddy & The Dreamers, Brian Poole & The Tremeloes, Billy J. Kramer & The Dakotas and The Bee Gees would likely be among those in the next tier, if not some of these in the first tier.
gymnastix 3 years ago
I basically agree w/you, but I'd have the Zombies in place of Them. Also, the Hermits wrote relatively little of their material, and certainly none of their hits. That being said, I still love their music for the most part.
vampyros1 2 years ago
This is a great beautiful song!
sadrsch16 3 years ago 2