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)
Walkin' With My Angel
Herman's Hermits Lyrics
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Who would ever try to put me down
When I'm walkin' walkin' with my angel
'Cause every guy I see
Is a-wishin' that-a he were me
When I'm walkin' walkin' with my angel
When we're strollin' hand in hand
I'm as happy as can beShe's the prettiest girl in town
And everyone can see she belongs to me
Well I feel so proud
It's as good as walkin' on a cloud
When I'm walkin' walkin' with my angel
When we're strollin' hand in hand
I'm as happy as can be
'Cause she's the prettiest girl in town
And everyone can see she belongs to me
Well I feel so proud
It's as good as walkin' on a cloud
When I'm walkin' walkin' with my angel
When I'm walkin' walkin' with my angel
Yeah, when I'm walkin' walkin' with my angel
The song "Walkin' With My Angel" by Herman's Hermits portrays a sense of pride and happiness in the singer through his experience of walking with his beloved angel. The verses begin by highlighting the singer's confidence, stating that no guy in town can put him down when he's with his angel. This confidence is further reinforced as the singer sees other guys wishing they were him because of the girl he is with. The chorus emphasizes his joy in holding hands and walking with her. He feels proud and elated, as if he is walking on a cloud.
The lyrics illustrate a romantic relationship between the singer and his girlfriend. She is depicted as the prettiest girl in town, and he is proud to be with her. It's clear that he adores and cherishes her, as evidenced by the tone of the song. The upbeat tempo and melody of the music also emphasize the positivity and lightness in the singer's mood, which are amplified by being with his angel.
Overall, "Walkin' With My Angel" is a joyful song that depicts the happiness and contentment found in a romantic relationship. The singer feels lucky to be with his angel and is ecstatic to show her off to the rest of the town.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain't no guy in town
There's no man around who can make me feel inferior
Who would ever try to put me down
No one is capable of bringing me down
When I'm walkin' walkin' with my angel
When I'm with my significant other, I feel safe and confident
'Cause every guy I see
Every man that I see
Is a-wishin' that-a he were me
Would like to be in my position
When we're strollin' hand in hand
While we're walking side-by-side, holding hands
I'm as happy as can be
I'm feeling immensely happy
She's the prettiest girl in town
My partner is the most beautiful woman in the locality
And everyone can see she belongs to me
It's quite apparent that she's my better half
Well I feel so proud
I'm overcome with a sense of pride
It's as good as walkin' on a cloud
This experience is as joyful as floating on a cloud
Yeah, when I'm walkin' walkin' with my angel
This sentiment holds true every time I'm with my significant other
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CAROLE KING, GERRY GOFFIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MrWillc1975
I had this album when I was little . I love this song !
@Upsiditus7
This was a good cover. the Hermits are very underrated.
@AlanD96
In this song, the lyric is "When We're Strolling Hand in Hand." Peter Noone did not have the lyric sheet and had no idea what followed "When We're Strolling- - -" and so just babbled some unintelligible words instead of "hand in hand." It's pretty funny.
@DRIVEIN101
Also the B-side of the "Silhouettes" single
@robertjameson5025
In my opinion, an absolutely terrible version of a Bobby Vee classic.
@vickonorven7064
Is it really spelt Walkin'? I thought it's originally 'Walking'.
@howardstrougo2897
bobby vee