[2] In 1960 the song was recorded as a pop and R&B duet by Dinah Washington and Brook Benton.

[3] The song was written by Benton, Clyde Otis and Luchi de Jesus.

[4] The single, with the song title styled "A Rockin' Good Way (To Mess Around And Fall I Love)", included orchestra arranged and conducted by Belford Hendricks.

A duet by Welsh singers Shakin' Stevens and Bonnie Tyler was released on 30 December 1983 and made number 5 in the UK singles chart and number 1 in Ireland.

[11][12] It was included on Stevens' 1984 album The Bop Won't Stop.