In 1965, it became the fastest-selling song in history to that point when it was revived by Herman's Hermits,[2] becoming the group's second number-one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, dethroning "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" by the Rolling Stones.
According to one source, Champion "used to fire off [the chorus] at tremendous speed with almost desperate gusto, his face bathed in sweat and his arms and legs flying in all directions.
The rock and roll stylings of the song gave Herman's Hermits their second US number one hit in 1965; like the Brown arrangement, it contains only the chorus (and none of the three verses) of the original.
As a result, the tune is a mere one minute and fifty seconds long, one of the shortest-ever songs to top the Billboard singles chart.
The speedy guitar work at the break by lead guitarist Derek Leckenby evokes Chuck Berry sonically (e. g. “Johnny B. Goode”) then memorably shifts into quoting the melody.
The sheet music for the 1965 Herman's Hermits revival, however, presented the name as "Henry", as do sources referring to this version.