Younger Girl


"Younger Girl" is a song written by John Sebastian and originally recorded by his band, the Lovin' Spoonful, for their 1965 debut album Do You [Believe in Magic (album)|Do You Believe in Magic]. The tune and lyric are based upon "Prison Wall Blues" by Cannon's Jug Stompers.
Two versions charted in the U.S., both released in 1966. The American pop group the Critters' version, the title track from their debut LP, reached number 42 on Billboard's Hot 100 and number 21 on the Cash Box Top 100, peaking on both charts on July 9. On the UK Singles Chart, it reached number 38. The song was also covered by the West Coast studio group and surf act The Hondells, peaking July 2, at number 52 Billboard and number 38 Cash Box.
Swedish pop group the Jackpots released "Younger Girl" as their debut single in 1966. Backed by "Dancing In the Street", this version competed with the Critters rendition on the Swedish record charts in December 1966. The Jackpots version was outperformed, and peaked at number 13 on Tio i Topp.

Chart performance

;The Critters version
Chart Peak
position
Australia 18
Sweden 10
UK38
U.S. Billboard Hot 10042
U.S. Cash Box Top 10021

;The Hondells version
Chart Peak
position
Canada RPM 10011
U.S. Billboard Hot 10052
U.S. Cash Box Top 10038

The Jackpots version
Chart Peak
position
Sweden 13