Lead singer Dick Dodd was a former Mousketeer, and the song’s writer-producer Ed Cobb was an original member of The Four Preps (he also wrote “Tainted Love”).
Pop Chart Peaks: Record World 7, Cash Box 8, Billboard 11
45 single issued on Tower 185 - Dirty Water (Ed Cobb) by The Standells, arranged by Lincoln Mayorga, produced by Ed Cobb
THE 1966 HITS ARCHIVE - Here in one place, a comprehensive collection of ‘pop’ best-sellers and songs which made an impact that were either released or enjoyed a major chunk of their popularity within the calendar year 1966 (some were recorded in 1965)