| A Must to Avoid | |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Herman's Hermits |
| Album: | Hold On! |
| B-Side: | The Man with the Cigar |
| Released: | 17 December 1965 (UK) December 1965 (US) |
| Recorded: | 30 September 1965 |
| Studio: | RCA Studio B, Hollywood |
| Genre: | Pop rock |
| Label: | MGM 13437 |
| Producer: | Mickie Most |
| Prev Title: | Just a Little Bit Better |
| Prev Year: | 1965 |
| Next Title: | Listen People |
| Next Title2: | You Won't Be Leaving |
| Next Year: | 1966 |
"A Must to Avoid" is a song written by P.F. Sloan and Steve Barri and performed by Herman's Hermits. It was featured on their 1966 album, Hold On![1] and on their 1966 EP, A Must to Avoid. The song was produced by Mickie Most.[2]
Billboard said of the single: "The group has a winning and swinging rocker with hit written all over it."[3] Cash Box described it as a "rhythmic, twangy item about an unusual gal who means poison to any guy."[4]
"A Must to Avoid" reached #1 in New Zealand, #3 in Canada,[5] #4 in Australia, #5 in Norway, #6 on the UK's Record Retailer chart, and #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1965.[6]