"Just a Little Bit Better" is a song written by Kenny Young and released as a single under his name (ATCO Records 45–6322) in October 1964.
History A 1965 cover by Herman's Hermits reached No. 7 on the US Billboard Hot 100,Just a Little Bit Better By: Herman's Hermits, MusicVF.com. Retrieved June 27, 2020. No. 10 on the UK's New Musical Express chart,"Billboard Hits of the World", Billboard. October 16, 1965. p. 30. Retrieved June 27, 2020. No. 15 on the UK's Record Retailer chart,Herman's Hermits - Full Official Chart History, Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 27, 2020. and No. 9 on Canada's RPM Play Sheet."R.P.M. Play Sheet", RPM. Volume 4, No. 7. October 11, 1965. Retrieved June 27, 2020. It also reached No. 1 in Malaysia,"Billboard Hits of the World", Billboard. December 18, 1965. p. 36. Retrieved June 27, 2020. No. 7 in Sweden, No. 11 in New Zealand, and No. 40 in Australia. It was featured on their 1965 album, The Best of Herman's Hermits.Herman's Hermits, The Best of Herman's Hermits Retrieved January 5, 2015 It is also featured on their 1966 EP, A Must to Avoid. The Herman's Hermits recording was produced by Mickie Most.Herman's Hermits, "Just a Little Bit Better" single release Retrieved January 5, 2015
Billboard described the song as a "smooth rocker with another clever set of lyrics and a Buddy Holly vocal sound," calling the song a "chartbuster." Cash Box described it as a "rhythmic, easy-going twangy ditty about a lad who makes a dramatic plea of devotion to the very special girl of his dreams."
References
External links Just a Little Bit Better on Discogs Just a Little Bit Better on Lyrics.com