Released in September 1968, it was written and produced by Joey Levine and Kris Resnick.

The song makes countless references to candy and sugar, and the narrator compares these two sweet treats to the object of his affection, at some point calling her a "living box of candy wrapped up so very fine" with a "mouthful of such sweet things to say".

It is among Ohio Express' three signature songs, as well as one of bubblegum music's most notable staples.

The instrumental pause at the song's midway point is very evocative of the opening notes of 'Then He Kissed Me' by The Crystals.

Clips of the song were used in the top 40 hit "Moonflight" by Vic Venus in 1969.