When comparing the Kinks' original version of "Dandy" to Herman's Hermits' cover, Stewart Mason of AllMusic said, "Herman's Hermits would have the US hit with Ray Davies' 'Dandy,' but the Kinks' own version, from 1966's masterful Face To Face, is far superior to Peter Noone's charming but gormless rendition."
A comparison between the Kinks' original "Dandy" and Herman's Hermits' rendition reveals that the Kinks' own take is more impressive than Peter Noone's performance in the song.