Herman’s Hermits – I’m Into Something Good (Live 1964)

“I’m into Something Good” – Single by Herman’s Hermits from the album Herman’s Hermits
B-side: “Your Hand in Mine”
Released: August 7, 1964 (UK); September 1964 (US)
Recorded: De Lane Lea Studios, London, July 26, 1964
Label: MGM Records (US) / Columbia (UK)
Composer: Carole King
Lyricist: Gerry Goffin
Producer: Mickie Most
Charted No.13 in US and No.1 in UK.

On 26 July 1964, Herman’s Hermits recorded the song as their debut single. It reached number one in the UK Singles Chart on 30 September 1964, staying there for two weeks. The song peaked at number 13 in the US later that year and number 7 in Canada. The ‘A’ section of the song follows a twelve-bar blues structure.

The hand claps on this song were done into the same microphone where Peter Noone was recording his vocal. They aren’t always in time to the beat, but that’s part of the appeal of the recording, as it’s unrefined, but jubilant.