Night of the Long Grass

Originally towards the end of April 1967, the next Troggs single was announced as "My Lady" backed with "Girl in Black". However, a week before its release, it was announced that they would be changing the A-side and instead release "Night of the Long Grass" as a single. As "My Lady" was withdrawn so soon before its expected release, around 26,000 copies of that single had already been pressed. It was given a release in South Africa as was also "Night of the Long Grass", with the latter backed with "Hi Hi Hazel". "My Lady" was later included on the Troggs album Cellophane and a cover by Jet Harris was released as a single in July 1967. == Commercial performance and reception ==

"Night of the Long Grass" entered the Record Retailer charts at number 39 on 7 June 1967, before peaking at number 17 on 28 June. In total, the single spent six weeks on the charts. The Troggs recorded a promotional film for "Night of the Long Grass" in Epping Forest during early June 1967. Presley believed that the film would give the single a "shot in the arm" when it was aired. Guest reviewing for Disc and Music Echo, Dusty Springfield wrote "What a creepy beginning! And a lovely, sexy, sinister vocal from Reg. On first hearing though, it's not as catchy as some of their others but it's got lots of nice ideas and their popularity will see it into the chart I'm sure". Presley was more satisfied with the way the single was built than their earlier releases. ==Charts==