Allan Sherman and Peter Noone of Herman's Hermits This is a fun clip from Fanfare, a musical variety series shown during the summer of 1965 featuring Sherman and Herman. Here Allan Sherman does "the American version" of one of Herman's Hermits songs, and gives Peter Noone "the English version" of one of Allan's songs. | When a song takes you back in time

**"Ringo"** by Allen Sherman is a comedic parody released in 1964, based on the country and western hit **"Ringo"** by Lorne Greene. In the original song, Greene tells the dramatic story of a gunslinger named Ringo in the Wild West. Allen Sherman's version flips the narrative into a humorous tale centered on Ringo Starr, the drummer of The Beatles, who was at the height of his popularity during the British Invasion. Sherman’s parody features his signature wit and a comedic twist, poking fun at t

Allan Sherman - My Zelda (from My Son, the Folk Singer)