It was released in 1965 and became a hit the following year in both the United States and Canadian charts.

It was written and sung by Bobby Goldsboro, which he recorded on October 15, 1965, and released on January 7, 1966.

[1] Ray Stevens contributes the harmony vocals in the chorus.

The song spent 8 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at No.

[3] It has since achieved a level of popularity on the Northern Soul scene.