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]