Herman's Hermits hit the American pop charts 22 times in the 1960s and early '70s. Now, a new anthology compiles 66 of the Hermits' tracks. Rock historian Ed Ward considers how the music has held up.

When British Invasion pop band Herman’s Hermits was starting out in the mid-1960s, it had the simplistic idea that everyone who heard its songs “I’m Into Something Good,” “Can’t You Hear My Heartbeat” ...

Between 1964 and 1970 Herman’s Hermits had a massive string of hits, which makes them a beloved act on the oldies circuit. Expect Peter Noone to lead his group through I’m Into Something Good, Mrs.

This is FRESH AIR. The Beatles overwhelmed America when they led the British invasion in 1964. But within a few months, many other bands were vying for attention. Most of them managed a hit or two.