Track Description Available in: "Little Bit O' Soul" is a song written in 1964 by British songwriters John Carter and Ken Lewis. Originally recorded by Coventry band The Little Darlings and released in 1965 on Fontana Records, it was popularised by the American band The Music Explosion. The song was later covered by several bands, including The Ramones, Dodging Susan, and 2 Live Crew, who sampled the melody.