Released 1966 Length 2:27 Writer(s) John Sebastian | Recorded 1965 Label Kapp Producer(s) Artie Ripp | |
"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. The song is basically Prison Wall Blues (1930) by Cannon's Jug Stompers, with a few lyrical changes.
Two versions of the song charted in the U.S., both released in 1966. The American pop group, The Critters', version (Kapp 752), reached number #42 on Billboard's Hot 100, peaking July 9, at #42. On the UK Singles Chart, it reached #38.
The song was also covered by the West-coast studio group and surf act The Hondells (Mercury 72563), peaking July 2, at #52.
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