No Milk Today

Herman's Hermits

About No Milk Today

"No Milk Today" is a song that was written by Graham Gouldman and originally recorded by British pop band Herman's Hermits. It was first released as a single by the Mancunian group in the UK in October 1966 and, with the B-side "My Reservation's Been Confirmed", enjoyed chart success, peaking at No. 7 in the UK Singles Chart. Although not released as a single in the US ("Dandy" was released in its place with the same B-side), it was popular enough to become a moderate hit when it was released there as the B-side to "There's a Kind of Hush", reaching No. 35 in 1967 (the A-side reaching No. 4). It was also a major hit in many European countries. 


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1967
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No milk today my love is gone away
The bottle stands forlorn a symbol of the dawn
No milk today it seems a common sight
But people passing by don't know the reason why

How could they know just what this message means
The end of all my hopes the end of all my dreams
How could they know a palace there had been
Behind the door where my love reigned as queen
No milk today it wasn't always so
The company was gay we turn'd night into day

But all that's left is a place dark and lonely
A terraced house in a mean street back of town
Becomes a shrine when I think of you only
Just two up to down

No milk today it wasn't always so
The company was gay we turn'd night into day
As music played the faster did we dance
We felt it both at once the start of our romance

How could they know just what this message means
The end of all my hopes the end of all my dreams
How could they know a palace there had been
Behind the door where my love reigned as queen
No milk today my love is gone away
The bottle stands forlorn a symbol of the dawn

But all that's left is a place dark and lonely
A terraced house in a mean street back of town
Becomes a shrine when I think of you only
Just two up to down

No milk today my love is gone away
The bottle stands forlorn a symbol of the dawn
No milk today it seems a common sight
But people passing by don't know the reason why

How could they know just what this message means
The end of all my hopes the end of all my dreams
How could they know a palace there had been
Behind the door where my love reigned as queen
No milk today it wasn't always so
The company was gay we turn'd night into day

But all that's left is a place dark and lonely
A terraced house in a mean street back of town
All that's left is a place dark and lonely
A terraced house in a mean street back of town

But all that's left is a place dark and lonely
A terraced house in a mean street back of town

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Herman's Hermits

Herman's Hermits are an English beat (or pop) band, formed in Manchester in 1963 as Herman & The Hermits. The group's record producer, Mickie Most (who controlled the band's output), emphasized a simple, non-threatening, clean-cut image, although the band originally played R&B numbers. This helped Herman's Hermits become hugely successful in the mid-1960s but dampened the band's songwriting; Noone, Hopwood, Leckenby and Green's songs were relegated to B-sides and album cuts. more »

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Written by: Graham Gouldman

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11 facts about this song

Release Details
"No Milk Today" was released as a single in the UK in October 1966 by the British band Herman's Hermits.
Song Rankings
The song topped the UK Singles Chart at number 7 and made it to number 35 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Lyrics Author
The lyrics for "No Milk Today" were written by Graham Gouldman.
Song Origin
The inspiration for the song came from Gouldman's father who noticed an abandoned milk bottle on a neighbor's doorstep and thought it could signify a major change in someone's life.
Popular Cover
It has been covered by notable bands such as punk rock band The Members in 1979.
Album Affiliation
The song was included in their album "There's a Kind of Hush All Over the World", which was released in 1967.
Unique Harmonies
The song is also notable for featuring a flute in its arrangement, creating a mix of unique sounds not commonly found in pop music of the era.
International Reception
"No Milk Today" was a huge hit in many countries such as Norway where it topped the chart at number two.
Musical Structure
The song is structured in the verse-chorus form, with catchy melody lines that were popular in the '60s.
Band Members
The band members during the release of "No Milk Today" were Peter Noone, Karl Green, Keith Hopwood, Derek Leckenby, and Barry Whitwam.
Cultural Influence
The song has been prominently featured in television shows such as American sitcom "Family Guy".

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