Leaning On The Lamp Post

Song Info:
"Leaning On The Lamp Post" by Herman's Hermits was released as a single on March 4, 1966. The song was written by Noel Gay and was originally featured in the musical "Me and My Girl." The single reached number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and number 4 on the UK Singles Chart.

Artist Bio:
Herman's Hermits is a British rock band formed in Manchester in 1964. The band's original lineup consisted of lead vocalist Peter Noone, guitarist Derek Leckenby, bassist Karl Green, drummer Barry Whitwam, and keyboardist Keith Hopwood. They quickly rose to fame with a string of hits in the mid-1960s, including "I'm into Something Good" and "Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter." Herman's Hermits became known for their clean-cut image and catchy pop tunes, appealing to a wide audience of young fans. The band's success continued throughout the 1960s, making them one of the most popular British invasion bands of the era.