This Door Swings Both Ways
1966 single by Herman's Hermits
"This Door Swings Both Ways" | ||||
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Single by Herman's Hermits | ||||
from the album Both Sides of Herman's Hermits | ||||
B-side | "For Love" | |||
Released | June 1966[1] | |||
Recorded | 27 May 1966 | |||
Studio | De Lane Lea, London | |||
Genre | Pop rock | |||
Length | 2:05 | |||
Label | MGM | |||
Songwriter(s) | Estelle Levitt, Don Thomas | |||
Producer(s) | Mickie Most | |||
Herman's Hermits singles chronology | ||||
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"This Door Swings Both Ways" is a song written by Estelle Levitt and Don Thomas and performed by Herman's Hermits. It reached #3 in Canada,[2] #8 in New Zealand, #12 in the United States, #18 in the United Kingdom, and #38 in Australia in 1966.[3] It was featured on their 1966 album, Both Sides of Herman's Hermits.[4]
The song was produced by Mickie Most.[5]
Billboard described the single as an "easy-go rocker with unique instrumental backing and exceptional group vocal."[6]
References
- ^ Rodriguez, Robert (2012). Revolver: How the Beatles Re-Imagined Rock 'n' Roll. Montclair: Backbeat Books. p. 245. ISBN 978-1-61713-009-0.
- ^ "RPM Top 100 Singles - August 22, 1966" (PDF).
- ^ Herman's Hermits, "This Door Swings Both Ways" Chart Positions Retrieved January 7, 2015
- ^ Herman's Hermits, Both Sides of Herman's Hermits Retrieved January 7, 2015
- ^ Herman's Hermits, "This Door Swings Both Ways" single release Retrieved January 7, 2015
- ^ "Spotlight Singles" (PDF). Billboard. July 2, 1966. p. 52. Retrieved 2021-03-03.
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