''Hermania'' is the first EP by

Herman's Hermits Herman's Hermits are an English rock and pop group formed in 1963 in Manchester and formerly fronted by singer Peter Noone. Known for their jaunty beat sound and Noone's often tongue-in-cheek vocal style, the Hermits charted with numerous tra ...

, released in 1965 in the United Kingdom by EMI/Columbia (catalogue number SEG 8440). The entire contents were included on the US version of the band's debut album ''

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Track listing

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Sea Cruise "Sea Cruise" is a song written and originally recorded by Huey "Piano" Smith and His Clowns in 1958, but this version was not released until 1971. The best known version was recorded by Frankie Ford and released in December 1958, with Ford’s ...

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Huey "Piano" Smith Huey Pierce "Piano" Smith (January 26, 1934 – February 13, 2023) was an American R&B pianist and session musician whose sound was influential in the development of rock and roll. His piano playing incorporated the boogie-woogie styles of P ...

Johnny Vincent John Vincent Imbragulio (October 3, 1927 – February 4, 2000), known as Johnny Vincent, was an American record producer for Art Rupe at Specialty Records. He founded Ace Records (US), Ace Records in 1955 in Jackson, Mississippi, 165 miles awa ...

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Mother-in-Law A parent-in-law is a person who has a legal affinity with another by being the parent of the other's spouse. Many cultures and legal systems impose duties and responsibilities on persons connected by this relationship. A person is a child-in-law ...

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Allen Toussaint Allen Richard Toussaint (; January 14, 1938 – November 10, 2015) was an American musician, songwriter, arranger, and record producer. He was an influential figure in New Orleans rhythm and blues from the 1950s to the end of the century, descr ...

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I Understand (Just How You Feel) "I Understand (Just How You Feel)" is a popular song. It was written by Pat Best, and was published in 1953. Hit versions were initially recorded by the Four Tunes and by June Valli. The recording by the Four Tunes was released by Jubilee Record ...

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Pat Best The Four Tunes (also referred to as The 4 Tunes) were a leading black pop vocal quartet during the 1950s. The members at the peak of their fame were Pat Best, Jimmy Gordon, Jimmie Nabbie, and Danny Owens. Career The group originated from The Br ...

) #"Thinkin' of You" (Richard Pearson, John Wright)

External links

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{{Herman's Hermits Herman's Hermits albums 1965 debut EPs EMI Records EPs