Must To Avoid

Herman's Hermits

About Must To Avoid

"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, #4 in Australia, #5 in Norway, #6 on the UK's Record Retailer chart, and #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1965. It was featured on their 1966 album, Hold On!. It is also featured on their 1966 EP, A Must to Avoid. The song was produced by Mickie Most.


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She's a must to avoid
A complete impossibility
She's a must to avoid
Better take it from me

You'll think she's a prize at the start
But take my advice, play it smart
She's nothin' but trouble
Better cut out on the double
Before she gets into your heart

She's a must to avoid
A complete impossibility
She's a must to avoid
Better take it from me

When you stare into her pretty blue eyes
There's no way to see through her disguise
But don't try to love her 'cause you'll quickly discover
You're trapped in the web of her lies

She's a must to avoid
A complete impossibility
She's a must to avoid
Better take it from me

Her lips look inviting it's true
But lots of other guys have felt like you do
She'll build up your hopes and when you need her the most
That's when she'll say goodbye to you

She's a must to avoid
A complete impossibility
She's a must to avoid
Better take it from me

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Herman's Hermits

Herman's Hermits are an English beat (or pop) band, formed in Manchester in 1963 as Herman & The Hermits. The group's record producer, Mickie Most (who controlled the band's output), emphasized a simple, non-threatening, clean-cut image, although the band originally played R&B numbers. This helped Herman's Hermits become hugely successful in the mid-1960s but dampened the band's songwriting; Noone, Hopwood, Leckenby and Green's songs were relegated to B-sides and album cuts. more »

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Written by: P. F. SLOAN, STEVE BARRI

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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13 facts about this song

Release Year
"Must to Avoid" is a single released by Herman's Hermits in November 1965.
Chart Rankings
The song was a major hit in both the UK and the US. It reached number six on the UK Singles Chart and number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
Musical Genre
The song falls under the popular mid-60s British genre often described as Beat, Pop, and Rock.
Song Duration
"Must to Avoid" is relatively short, running at just over two minutes.
Songwriters
The song was penned by notable songwriting duo P.F. Sloan and Steve Barri, who were behind some of the biggest pop hits of the 60s.
Record Label
This song was released under the MGM Records label, one of the flagship labels of the time.
B-Side
The B-side of the "Must to Avoid" single was "The Man with the Cigar," another song by Herman's Hermits.
Placed in Compilations
The song "Must to Avoid" was later included in Herman's Hermits' second American LP, "Hold On!", released in 1966.
Song Themes
"Must to Avoid" has a light-hearted approach but the lyrics tell a rather blunt story about a man warning his friend about a woman who is not good for him.
Notable Performances
Herman's Hermits performed "A Must to Avoid" live on the Ed Sullivan Show, a popular television program in the 1960s, spreading the song's popularity further.
Song Reaction
Critics are noted for praising the song's catchy refrain and upbeat sound. It has been noted as one of Herman's Hermits' more lively, rock infused tunes.
Production Team
The song was produced by British producer Mickie Most, who was known for producing a series of hit singles for a multitude of artists, including Herman's Hermits.
Cover Versions
Over the years, "Must to Avoid" has been covered by various artists, demonstrating its staying power and influence as a pop/rock classic.

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