A Must to Avoid was released as a single in late 1965, featuring a more mature sound than the band's earlier hits. The song was a deliberate departure from their usual pop formula, showcasing a rawer, more R&B-influenced style that would become more prevalent in later rock music.
- The single was released in the UK on the Columbia label, catalog number DB 7740.
- The song was written by P.F. Sloan and Steve Barri, prominent American songwriters associated with the 1960s folk-rock scene.
- While not a chart-topper in the UK, it reached number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US.
Herman's Hermits were a commercially successful British pop-rock band that emerged in the mid-1960s at the height of the Merseybeat craze. While known for their string of lightweight, catchy pop hits, they also recorded material that veered into more experimental territory, albeit rarely.
Tracklist
More from Herman's Hermits
Something's Happening1968
Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter1965
Listen People1966
Both Sides of Herman's Hermits1966
Herman's Hermits1965
Introducing Herman's Hermits1965
I Can Take or Leave Your Loving1967
There's a Kind of Hush All Over the World1967
I'm Henery the Eighth, I Am1965
You Won't Be Leaving1967
I'm into Something Good1964
