Dandy

"Dandy" is a 1966 song from The Kinks, appearing on their Face to Face album. It was released as a single in Continental Europe only, where it charted, reaching #1 in Germany, #2 in Belgium and #3 in the Netherlands. In some countries, the single was flipped with "Party Line" (also from Face to Face) as the A-side.

In the song, songwriter Ray Davies skewered the would-be master lover of the title. There is speculation that Davies wrote the song in reference to the wild lifestyle of his younger brother, Kinks guitarist Dave Davies.

Herman's Hermits version

"Dandy" became a hit single in the US as recorded by fellow UK group Herman's Hermits in that same time frame, reaching #5 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also made #3 in New Zealand. This version was not released as a single in the UK.

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