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1966 single by the Critters
"Younger Girl"
Danish picture sleeve
Single by the Critters
from the album Younger Girl
B-side"Gone for Awhile"
ReleasedApril 1966 (1966-04)
GenreSunshine pop
Length2:27
LabelKapp
Songwriter(s)John Sebastian
Producer(s)Artie Ripp
The Critters singles chronology
"Younger Girl"
(1966) 		"Mr. Dieingly Sad"
(1966)
Alternative release
Side A of the US singleSide A of the US single

"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. The tune and lyric are based upon "Prison Wall Blues" (1930) by Cannon's Jug Stompers.

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, peaking on both charts on July 9. On the UK Singles Chart, it reached number 38. 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.

Chart performance

The Critters version
Chart (1966) Peak
position
Australia (Kent Music Report) 18
UK 38
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 42
U.S. Cash Box Top 100 21
The Hondells version
Chart (1966) Peak
position
Canada RPM 100 11
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 52
U.S. Cash Box Top 100 38

References

  1. Harada, Wayne (April 19, 1966). "On the Record". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. p. C-7 – via Newspapers.com. Singles check-list of what's hot: The Critters' 'Younger Girl' (Knapp) ...
  2. Deming, Mark. Various Artists - Chartbusters USA: Sunshine Pop (2009) Review at AllMusic. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  3. Allmusic album info
  4. "Younger Girl by The Lovin' Spoonful". Songfacts. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
  5. ^ Cash Box Top 100 Singles, July 9, 1966
  6. ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 127. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  7. Cash Box Top 100 Singles, July 9, 1966
  8. ^ Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 1955-2002
  9. "RPM Top 100 Singles - July 11, 1966" (PDF).
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