Music Monday: “A Girl Like You” by The Troggs
Posted By RichC on March 2, 2026
This week for Music Monday the song was not one that I knew much about … but it catches my ear every time a Farmer’s Dog commercial pops on the television. Out of curiosity I had to find out about The Troggs and their 1966 song “With A Girl Like You.”
| The Troggs “With A Girl Like You” | 1966 |
The Troggs are an English garage rock band formed in Andover, Hampshire, in May 1964, originally known as The Troglodytes—a name inspired by prehistoric cave dwellers. The band’s core lineup consisted of Reg Presley (lead vocals), Chris Britton (guitar), Pete Staples (bass), and Ronnie Bond (drums). They rose to fame in the mid-1960s with a raw, energetic sound that became a hallmark of the British Invasion.
Their most iconic hit, “Wild Thing”, written by Chip Taylor, reached number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in July 1966 and peaked at number 2 in the UK. The song, featuring a simple yet powerful guitar riff and a quirky ocarina solo, became a garage rock standard and was ranked No. 257 on Rolling Stone’s list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. It influenced genres like punk rock, with artists including the Ramones, Iggy Pop, and Nirvana citing the band as an inspiration.
Other major hits include “With a Girl Like You” (UK number 1, US number 29), “I Can’t Control Myself” (UK number 2), and “Love Is All Around” (UK number 5, US number 7). All three songs sold over a million copies and earned gold disc certifications.
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