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A Must to Avoid
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"'A Must to Avoid'" is a song written by P.F. Sloan and Steve Barri and performed by Herman's Hermits. It reached #1 in New Zealand, #3 in Canada,[http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/rpm/028020-119.01-e.php?&file_num=nlc008388.5686&type=1&interval=20&PHPSESSID=98q6tcgku7546lsrfi3gr83pp7 Herman's Hermits, "A Must to Avoid" Canada Chart Position] Retrieved January 5, 2015 #4 in Australia, #5 in Norway, #6 on the UK's 'Record Retailer' chart, and #8 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 in 1965.[http://www.musicvf.com/song.php?title=A+Must+to+Avoid+by+Herman%27s+Hermits&id=19160 Herman's Hermits, "A Must to Avoid" Chart Positions] Retrieved January 5, 2015 It was featured on their 1966 album, 'Hold On!'[http://www.discogs.com/Hermans-Hermits-Introducing-Hermans-Hermits/release/2087451 Herman's Hermits, 'Hold On!'] Retrieved January 5, 2015 and on their 1966 EP, 'A Must to Avoid'.
'Billboard' said of the single: "The group has a winning and swinging rocker with hit written all over it." 'Cash Box' described it as a "rhythmic, twangy item about an unusual gal who means poison to any guy."
The song was produced by Mickie Most.[http://www.discogs.com/Hermans-Hermits-Hold-On/release/5041796 Herman's Hermits, "A Must to Avoid" single release] Retrieved January 5, 2015
This song was reworked by the Swedish band The Shanes as Chris-Craft No. 9.
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Category:1965 songs
Category:1965 singles
Category:Songs written by P. F. Sloan
Category:Songs written by Steve Barri
Category:Herman's Hermits songs
Category:Song recordings produced by Mickie Most
Category:Number-one singles in New Zealand
Category:MGM Records singles
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