The melody is based on the 1964 Italian song "Weekend in Portofino", composed by Bruno De Filippi [it] with lyrics by Matteo Chiosso and recorded by Gian Costello [it].
Warnerbring's version, first released on the EP Sommarvind in February 1967, was backed by Marcus Österdahl's Orchestra.
[4] After winning the Swedish talent competition Nya ansikten ("New Faces") in the national final held at Skansen on 3 September 1967, Lyngstad performed the song live on TV the same night.
[5] She did not reach to her breakthrough until two years later, she appeared as a contestant for Melodifestivalen, singing "Härlig är vår jord", and toured with Charlie Norman's cabaret shows.
[5] Nonetheless, this single marked the turning point of Anni-Frid's life that her singing career would become successful in the future.