My Sentimental Friend
Herman's Hermits
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On the floor, the people dancing round Moving close together But there over low in the corner There's the girl I once knew Who broke me in two So won't you please play a song A sentimental song For my sentimental friend over there We've been so long apart Make it go right to the heart Of my sentimental friend over there Bring the tears to her eyes Help to make her realize The love we had was just beyond compare And if the time is right Maybe I'll hold her tight My sentimental friend over there I recall the way she used to feel When we heard a sad song The teardrops would fall And she'd hold me And tell me, she'd be for ever with me So won't you please play a song A sentimental song For my sentimental friend over there We've been so long apart Make it go right to the heart Of my sentimental friend over there Bring the tears to her eyes Help to make her realize The love we had was just beyond compare And if the time is right Maybe I'll hold her tight My sentimental friend over there Oh won't you please play a song A sentimental song For my sentimental friend over there We've been so long apart Make it go right to the heart Of my sentimental friend over there Bring the tears to her eyes Help to make her realize The love we had was just beyond compare And if the time is right Maybe I'll hold her tight My sentimental friend over there So won't you please play a song A sentimental song For my sentimental friend over there
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Written by: GEOFF STEPHENS, JOHN CARTER
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Record Production"My Sentimental Friend" is a song recorded by the iconic British band Herman's Hermits. The band, known for their distinctive sound and catchy songs, were one of the most popular bands in the British Invasion of the US music chart in the mid-1960s.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "My Sentimental Friend" proved to be a popular hit in the UK reaching number 2 in the UK Singles Chart in June 1969. The single stayed in the charts for 13 weeks. However, it did not chart in the US.
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SongwriterThe song was written by Geoff Stephens and John Carter, who were formidable British songwriters and record producers, and have written songs for numerous artists in the 1960s and 1970s.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics revolve around a nostalgia-laden theme with a person recalling the fond memories of a friend, which gave it a sentimental appeal. This fits well within the Herman's Hermits catalogue, which often focused on light, catchy, and emotional themes.
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Notable CoverScottish singer Barbara Dickson included a cover of "My Sentimental Friend" on her album "The Barbara Dickson Album" which was released in 1980.
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Band DynamicsBy the time "My Sentimental Friend" was recorded, the dynamics of Herman's Hermits had started changing. Lead singer Peter Noone, who gave the band its distinctive vocal sound, would leave the band a year later in 1970.
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Studio Album"My Sentimental Friend" did not feature on any of the band's original studio albums. However, it was included in numerous compilation and greatest hits albums.
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Standout HitDespite the band having numerous hits, "My Sentimental Friend" stands out as one of Herman's Hermits' most enduring and popular tracks in their native UK, even nearly half a century after its release.
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Music GenreCharacterized by melody-focused pop structures and catchy lyrics, "My Sentimental Friend" falls neatly into the pop-rock genre which defined much of Herman's Hermits work.
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Continued PopularityToday, “My Sentimental Friend” remains a fan favorite, often featured in live performances, classic hits radio, and retrospectives on the British Invasion period of rock and pop music.
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