[4][5] Radio programmers there soon favored the B-side, the instrumental "Outa-Space", which had been Preston's choice for the lead side.

[3] "Outa-Space" became a breakthrough US hit for Preston and his first RIAA-certified gold single.

[1] The recording features a guest appearance from Preston's Apple producer, George Harrison, on dobro,[7] and an orchestral arrangement by Quincy Jones.

[8] The song serves as an example of Preston's continuing association with Harrison after the Beatles' break-up, despite his departure for A&M.

[8] Its release followed Preston's well-received performance of "That's the Way God Planned It" at Harrison's Concert for Bangladesh shows on August 1, 1971, which had raised Preston's public profile.