Something's Happening (song) explained

Something's Happening
Type:single
Artist:Herman's Hermits
Released:29 November 1968 (UK)
December 1968 (US)
Recorded:De Lane Lea Studios, London, October 1968
Genre:Pop rock
Label:MGM 14035
Producer:Mickie Most
Prev Title:The Most Beautiful Thing in My Life
Prev Year:1968
Next Title:My Sentimental Friend
Next Year:1969

"Something's Happening" is the English version (new lyrics by Jack Fishman) of "Luglio", an Italian song written by Giancarlo Bigazzi and Riccardo Del Turco (who had a big hit with the song in Italy), and performed by Herman's Hermits. It reached #4 in Norway, #6 in the United Kingdom, #20 in New Zealand, #25 in Australia, #84 in Canada,[1] and #130 in the United States in 1969.[2] The song did best in South Africa, where it reached #3.[3]

The song was produced by Mickie Most and arranged by John Paul Jones.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: RPM Top 100 Singles - April 28, 1969.
  2. http://www.musicvf.com/song.php?title=Something%27s+Happening+by+Herman%27s+Hermits&id=19174 Herman's Hermits, "Something's Happening" Chart Positions
  3. Web site: SA Charts 1965–March 1989. 25 November 2020.
  4. http://www.discogs.com/Hermans-Hermits-Somethings-Happening-/release/511676 Herman's Hermits, "Something's Happening" single release