1966 Classic Rock Hit That's Finding New Life Six Decades Later

One of The Troggs' more modest hits is getting a new wave of popularity, 60 years after its first release, thanks to some four-legged friends.

"With a Girl Like You," originally released in July 1966, topped the charts in the UK, South Africa, Spain, New Zealand, and Sweden, but the British rock band's single failed to make a major splash across the pond, peaking at #29 on the Billboard Hot 100. The group's other mid-sixties singles, "Wild Thing," and "Love is All Around," were significant hits in the U.S, going to #1 and #7, respectively.

The renewed interest in the catchy British invasion rock track came from - of all places - dog food. A recent commercial for The Farmer's Dog, titled "More Good Years," perfectly utilizes the track to capture the fun times associated with a happy, healthy dog. The brand, which claims to "help dogs age well," in a perhaps tongue-in-cheek way, uses this golden oldie to promote the health of senior dogs.

While other music apps like Spotify don't confirm streaming data, Last.fm shows a significant boost in scrobbles (song streams) for the mid-tempo rock record. If that wasn't enough, the ad got some great feedback on Youtube, as shown by its comments.

"Every time I hear this song I look up!! Great music choice!" @cherixbiggs5819 wrote. Similarly, @s.w.7328 commented, "I tear up for this commercial too plus I love this song! It got me listening to The Troggs. I was ecstatic to hear it being used in a commercial and I hope more people look up The Troggs."

There even seemed to be a few new converts to the hidden gem, thanks to the new ad. "This commercial is the best Farmer's Dog commercial yet. It really tugs at your heart strings. This song is an old song by The Troggs 'A Girl Like You', Could not have put a better song as a tribute to the dogs in our lives that we love so much," @seekersinclair3202 commented.

In reply to the user, @JessicaWhitfield-ko1hd responded, "Wow! Thank you for this! I'm about to look them up now "

It looks like the ad has reminded some of the older generation of one of the underrated gems of the '60s - and even helped newer generations make a musical discovery, too.

This story was originally published by Men's Journal on Apr 24, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Men's Journal as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

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This story was originally published April 24, 2026 at 3:09 PM.