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Younger Girl
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Wikipedia article
"'Younger Girl'" is a song written by John Sebastian and originally recorded by his band, the Lovin' Spoonful, for their 1965 debut album 'Do You Believe in Magic'.[ Allmusic] album info The tune and lyric are based upon "Prison Wall Blues" (1930) by Cannon's Jug Stompers.
Two versions charted in the U.S., both released in 1966. The American pop group the Critters' version (Kapp 752), the title track from their debut LP, reached number 42 on 'Billboard's' Hot 100 and number 21 on the 'Cash Box' Top 100,[http://tropicalglen.com/Archives/60s_files/19660709.html Cash Box Top 100 Singles, July 9, 1966] peaking on both charts on July 9. In Canada, "Younger Girl" reached number 9.[http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/rpm/028020-119.01-e.php?brws_s=1&file_num=nlc008388.5705&type=1&interval=24&PHPSESSID=88ru65f4le76rt65315tfocub6 The Cyrkle, "Red Rubber Ball" Canadian chart position] Retrieved September 11, 2015. On the UK Singles Chart, it reached number 38. The song was also covered by the West Coast studio group and surf act The Hondells (Mercury 72563), peaking July 2, at number 52 'Billboard' and number 38 'Cash Box.[http://tropicalglen.com/Archives/60s_files/1966709.html Cash Box Top 100 Singles, July 9, 1966]
Chart performance
;The Critters version
;The Hondells version
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