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)
Travelin' Light
Herman's Hermits Lyrics
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I'm a-travelin' so fast my feet ain't touchin' the ground
Travelin' light, travelin' light
& I just can't wait to be with my baby tonight
(x2):
No comb or toothbrush, I got nothin' to hold
I'm carryin' only, a pocket full of dreams, a heart full of loveAnd they weigh nothin' at all
'cause soon I'm gonna see that love light in her eyes
I'm a hoot & a holler away from paradise
Travelin' light, travelin' light
Well I just can't wait to be with my baby tonight
Well I just can't wait to be with my baby tonight
The lyrics of Herman's Hermits' song "Travelin' Light" convey a sense of excitement and anticipation. The singer is on the move, without any burdens or material possessions to slow them down. They are traveling so fast that their feet aren't even touching the ground. This suggests a metaphorical weightlessness and freedom, as if they are floating through the air. The lack of bags and baggage represents a lack of attachments or burdens, allowing them to move forward unencumbered.
The singer is filled with eager anticipation to be reunited with their loved one. They are carrying nothing but a pocket full of dreams and a heart full of love, which they claim weigh nothing at all. This emphasizes the emotional weight and importance of their love compared to worldly possessions. The mention of a love light in their partner's eyes highlights the deep connection and affection they feel towards each other.
The repetitive chorus emphasizes the singer's impatience and yearning to be with their beloved. The mention of being a hoot and a holler away from paradise adds a sense of playfulness and excitement to the lyrics. Overall, "Travelin' Light" is a song about the joy of being untethered, both physically and emotionally, and the anticipation of reuniting with someone dear.
Line by Line Meaning
Got no bags & baggage to slow me down
I don't have any burdens or responsibilities that would prevent me from moving quickly
I'm a-travelin' so fast my feet ain't touchin' the ground
I'm moving with such excitement and enthusiasm that it feels like I'm floating
Travelin' light, travelin' light
I'm journeying with a minimal amount of belongings and emotional baggage
& I just can't wait to be with my baby tonight
I'm filled with anticipation and eager to reunite with my loved one later
No comb or toothbrush, I got nothin' to hold
I don't need any personal grooming items or objects of comfort because I'm content with what I have
I'm carryin' only, a pocket full of dreams, a heart full of love
The only things I carry are my aspirations and deep affection for my partner
And they weigh nothin' at all
These emotions and dreams are so light that they don't burden or weigh me down
'cause soon I'm gonna see that love light in her eyes
Because I am close to seeing the affection and admiration in my partner's eyes
I'm a hoot & a holler away from paradise
I'm only a short distance away from experiencing sheer happiness and bliss
Travelin' light, travelin' light
Continuing to journey without any unnecessary baggage or worries
Well I just can't wait to be with my baby tonight
I'm truly excited and eager to spend time with my loved one this evening
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@colleenhossler3267
Just saw Herman's Hermits in Cincinnati & they were great!! Peter Noone is a great entertainer!!! Going back next year πππ
@michaelnitsch4431
saw them in Boston when i was 15
@faroncook8451
How the years go by, such great music in a special period of my life.
@mgholtry
Great song!
@briantones5993
Awesome Music guys.
@muffs55mercury61
Flip side of "Wonderful World" which I never cared for. This side should have been the A side. Great to relax to or if you're on a drive somewhere.