From Manchester to the Charts: Herman’s Hermits’ Rise with “Can’t You Hear My Heartbeat”

“Can’t You Hear My Heartbeat” is a pop rock single by British band Herman’s Hermits. Written by John Carter and Ken Lewis and produced by Mickie Most, the song showcases the band’s signature upbeat sound and Peter Noone’s distinctive vocals. Recorded at De Lane Lea Studios in London on December 1, 1964, the track became a significant hit in the United States, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and securing the No. 8 spot on Billboard’s Top Hot 100 songs of 1965. Interestingly, while it was a major success in the U.S., the song was not released as a single in the UK, where it served as the B-side to “Silhouettes.”

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Chart Success: “Can’t You Hear My Heartbeat” peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1965 and was ranked No. 8 on Billboard’s Top Hot 100 songs of that year.

Recording Details: The song was recorded on December 1, 1964, at De Lane Lea Studios in London.

UK Release: Despite its U.S. success, the song was not released as an A-side single in the UK; instead, it appeared as the B-side to “Silhouettes.”

Other Versions: The song was also recorded by Goldie & the Gingerbreads, whose version reached No. 25 on the UK Record Retailer singles chart in March 1965.

Album Inclusion: “Can’t You Hear My Heartbeat” was featured on Herman’s Hermits’ second U.S. album, Herman’s Hermits on Tour, released in 1965.

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