This Door Swings Both Ways

"This Door Swings Both Ways" is a song written by Estelle Levitt and Don Thomas and performed by Herman's Hermits. It reached #3 in Canada,^[2] #8 in New Zealand, #12 in the United States, #18 in the United Kingdom, and #38 in Australia in 1966.^[3] It was featured on their 1966 album, Both Sides of Herman's Hermits.^[4]

"This Door Swings Both Ways"
Single by Herman's Hermits
from the album Both Sides of Herman's Hermits
B-side	"For Love"
Released	June 1966[1]
Recorded	27 May 1966
Studio	De Lane Lea, London
Genre	Pop rock
Length	2:05
Label	MGM
Songwriter(s)	Estelle Levitt, Don Thomas
Producer(s)	Mickie Most
Herman's Hermits singles chronology
"Listen People" / "You Won't Be Leaving" (1966) "This Door Swings Both Ways" (1966) "Dandy" / "No Milk Today" (1966)

The song was produced by Mickie Most.^[5]

Billboard described the single as an "easy-go rocker with unique instrumental backing and exceptional group vocal."^[6]

References

1. Rodriguez, Robert (2012). Revolver: How the Beatles Re-Imagined Rock 'n' Roll. Montclair: Backbeat Books. p. 245. ISBN 978-1-61713-009-0.
2. "RPM Top 100 Singles - August 22, 1966" (PDF).
3. Herman's Hermits, "This Door Swings Both Ways" Chart Positions Retrieved January 7, 2015
4. Herman's Hermits, Both Sides of Herman's Hermits Retrieved January 7, 2015
5. Herman's Hermits, "This Door Swings Both Ways" single release Retrieved January 7, 2015
6. "Spotlight Singles" (PDF). Billboard. July 2, 1966. p. 52. Retrieved 2021-03-03.