This Door Swings Both Ways Explained

This Door Swings Both Ways
Type:single
Artist:Herman's Hermits
Album:Both Sides of Herman's Hermits
B-Side:For Love
Released:June 1966[1]
Recorded:27 May 1966
Studio:De Lane Lea, London
Genre:Pop rock
Label:MGM
Producer:Mickie Most
Prev Title:Listen People
Prev Title2:You Won't Be Leaving
Prev Year:1966
Next Title:Dandy
Next Title2:No Milk Today
Next Year:1966

"This Door Swings Both Ways" is a song written by Estelle Levitt and Don Thomas and performed by Herman's Hermits. It reached #3 in Canada,[2] #8 in New Zealand, #12 in the United States, #18 in the United Kingdom, and #38 in Australia in 1966.[3] It was featured on their 1966 album, Both Sides of Herman's Hermits.[4]

The song was produced by Mickie Most.[5]

Billboard described the single as an "easy-go rocker with unique instrumental backing and exceptional group vocal."[6]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Rodriguez . Robert . Revolver: How the Beatles Re-Imagined Rock 'n' Roll . 2012 . Backbeat Books . Montclair . 978-1-61713-009-0 . registration . 245.
  2. Web site: RPM Top 100 Singles - August 22, 1966.
  3. http://www.musicvf.com/song.php?title=This+Door+Swings+Both+Ways+by+Herman%27s+Hermits&id=19164 Herman's Hermits, "This Door Swings Both Ways" Chart Positions
  4. http://www.discogs.com/Hermans-Hermits-Introducing-Hermans-Hermits/release/2087451 Herman's Hermits, Both Sides of Herman's Hermits
  5. http://www.45cat.com/record/db7947 Herman's Hermits, "This Door Swings Both Ways" single release
  6. News: Billboard. 2021-03-03. July 2, 1966. 52. Spotlight Singles.