Their first hit, "I'm Into Something Good", was produced by Mickie Most, reaching #1 in the UK (1963) and #13 in the US (1964). Other hits followed such as "Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter" (1965) and "I'm Henry VIII, I Am". The last was said at the time to be "the fastest-selling song in history". The band played on these singles but many of their subsequent singles employed session musicians, including Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones, with contributions from the band. The band's singles were written by top songwriters of the day. Regardless of how the records were made, the guitar player, Lek Leckenby, was a gifted guitarist. Indeed, all the other members were capable players and Peter Noone was a charismatic front man. The band was nominated for two Grammy awards in 1965, both for "Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter". Noone and the band deliberately emphasized their Manchester accents on the record, which was never intended to be a single.
Born in Manchester, England, Noone was a child TV star in Coronation Street and in other TV work. He was still only 15 when he achieved international fame as teenage heart-throb as leader of the Hermits.
Herman's Hermits, whilst hugely successful in the mid-1960s, never topped the British charts again after their first hit, "I'm Into Something Good". However, they had two US No. 1's with "Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter" and "I'm Henry the Eighth, I Am". The band disliked both songs, and never released them as singles in Britain. They appeared in several movies, including When The Boys Meet The Girls (1965) and Hold On! (1966). They also appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show, The Dean Martin Show and The Jackie Gleason Show.
They enjoyed consistent success in Britain throughout the rest of the decade but they were even more popular in America for a while. Their hits continued until 1967's "No Milk Today". Soon, however, the Monkees had replaced Herman's Hermits as the simple pop rock act, and the Hermits' career declined. "There's a Kind of Hush (All Over the World)" engendered a revival, but the Hermits never again cracked the top 10 in the U.S. This song was, however, successfully covered by The Carpenters in their album "A Kind of Hush", released in 1976. The band continued releasing records throughout the 1970s with little success. In the end, Herman's Hermits were a band which were both blessed and cursed by the 'niche' in which originally they found success.
(Adapted from Wikipedia)
Listen People
Herman's Hermits Lyrics
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I say everybody's got to have their day
And don't you know that
Everybody's got to love somebody sometime
Everybody's got to win a heart
Everybody's got to love somebody sometime
When you do, I hope you never part
I once found love, found love just like you
But then he came, he might come to you
And don't you know that
Everybody's got to lose somebody sometime
But everybody can part
Everybody's got to lose somebody sometime
So take care that you don't lose your heart
Take my advice and you'll always find
You'll be happy all of the time
Take my advice and you will see
You'll be happy as you can be
Listen people to what I say
I say everybody's got to have their day
And don't you know that
Everybody's got to love somebody sometime
Everybody's got to win a heart
Everybody's got to love somebody sometime
When you do, I hope you never part
You never part
Listen people
Listen people
In Herman's Hermits's song Listen People, the lyrics call on listeners to pay attention to an important message. The singer delivers a message about embracing love and taking care of one's heart. The song begins with the singer stating that everyone has their day and that nobody should underestimate the value of love. The lyrics suggest that loving someone is an essential aspect of life, and that everyone is bound to experience it at some point. However, it is important to note that everyone must also take care not to lose their hearts, as the pain of losing someone can be overwhelming.
The song advises that whoever finds love should cherish it and never let it go. The chorus repeats the message that everyone has to love somebody sometime, and when they do, they should never part. In the second verse, the singer reveals that they had once found love just like the listener, but they ultimately lost it. The singer advises that everyone should take care not to lose their hearts, and they will find happiness. The song's message is simple, but it is an essential reminder that love is an essential part of life, and it should be cherished whenever it comes.
Overall, the song's key message is the importance of love in our lives. Love is a universal experience, and everyone is bound to encounter it at some point. The song encourages listeners to hold onto love and cherish it, as it can bring immense happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen people to what I say
Pay attention to my words
I say everybody's got to have their day
Everyone will have their own moment of success and recognition
And don't you know that
Did you not know that
Everybody's got to love somebody sometime
All individuals will fall in love at some point in their lives
Everybody's got to win a heart
Everyone has to work hard to win someone's affection
Everybody's got to love somebody sometime
Again reiterating that everyone will experience love
When you do, I hope you never part
Once you find love, hope that you will never lose it
I once found love, found love just like you
I have also experienced love like you
But then he came, he might come to you
However, that love might leave and find someone else
Everybody's got to lose somebody sometime
All individuals will experience loss at some point in their lives
But everybody can part
But everyone can overcome the loss
Everybody's got to lose somebody sometime
Again reiterating that everyone will experience loss
So take care that you don't lose your heart
Be careful not to lose your capacity to love
Take my advice and you'll always find
Follow my suggestion and always succeed
You'll be happy all of the time
You will experience happiness at all times
Take my advice and you will see
Again advising to follow the suggestion
You'll be happy as you can be
You will experience maximum happiness
You never part
Don't ever part or lose your love
Listen people
Pay attention, everyone
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Graham Gouldman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jett Rink
How respectful, dignified, intelligent, and fun our world (culture) used to be. breaks my heart our Grandchildren will never see anything as this.
redcandi
Yeah wasn't the '60s the sexual revolution..?
ghostdansing
whatever. there was also fascists, racists, ignorant, blind and dumb ppl
lisa crosby
I like it when the songs aren't remastered. Hearing the crackling of the 45s brings back such good memories for me.
moxie96
This is not a record version playing , it’s a live performance filmed and a fireplace is somewhere in the area. We had a club that had a fireplace, our live band recordings there sound just like that on video too
DOUG DEITRICK
Beautiful song by a great band!!!
Vilma Lugay
The best band ever. Still listens to them until now. Aug 29,2021
eatablelove
Yes!
Helping Homeless Cats
Saw him recently. He still does an amazing # of gigs - still good!
Chai'naMarie03
One of my fave groups backs then...Peter was a cutie. Nice voice too.