The Dandy (EP) by Herman's Hermits is the band's sixth EP and was released in Great Britain by EMI Records, in 1966.[1] This EP recording was produced by Mickie Most, who produced records for such groups as The Animals, Donovan, Suzi Quatro, and The Jeff Beck Group.[2]
Dandy | ||||
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EP by Herman's Hermits | ||||
Released | February 1966 | |||
Genre | Beat | |||
Label | EMI Records | |||
Producer | Mickie Most | |||
Herman's Hermits British chronology | ||||
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Dandy became a hit single in North America in 1966. It reached #1 in Canada on the RPM national singles chart[3] and was #5 in the US for two weeks on the Billboard Hot 100.[4] It also made #3 in New Zealand.[5]
Herman's Hermits consisted of Peter Noone (lead vocals), Karl Green (bass), Keith Hopwood (rhythm guitar), Derek “Lek” Leckenby (lead guitar), and Barry Whitwam (drums).[6]
The title track was written by Ray Davies of The Kinks.[1][7]
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