Just a Little Bit Better

"Just a Little Bit Better" is a song written by Kenny Young and released as a single under his name in October 1964.

History

A 1965 cover by Herman's Hermits reached No. 7 on the US Billboard Hot 100, No. 10 on the UK's New Musical Express chart, No. 15 on the UK's Record Retailer chart, and No. 9 on Canada's RPM Play Sheet. It also reached No. 1 in Malaysia, No. 7 in Sweden, No. 11 in New Zealand, and No. 40 in Australia. It was featured on their 1965 album, The Best of Herman's Hermits. It is also featured on their 1966 EP, A Must to Avoid. The Herman's Hermits recording was produced by Mickie Most.
Billboard described the song as a "smooth rocker with another clever set of lyrics and a Buddy Holly vocal
sound," calling the song a "chartbuster." Cash Box described it as a "rhythmic, easy-going twangy ditty about a lad who makes a dramatic plea of devotion to the very special girl of his dreams."