[6] The Byrds' recording of the song has been described by Tim Connors as having a quick tempo and featuring a chiming guitar riff, while band biographer Johnny Rogan made note of its complex vocal harmonies and brass instrumentation.

[5] Crosby closely oversaw the protracted recording of the song, much to the consternation of his bandmates Roger McGuinn and Chris Hillman.

[2] Crosby was hopeful that the single would return the Byrds to the upper reaches of the chart, but the record received insufficient airplay and media exposure, despite the band appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson to perform it.

[14] However, this version of the song also featured the addition of overdubbed drums, played by an unnamed session musician during preparation of the album.

[22] In addition, Kenny Howes has also recorded a version of the song as the title track of his 2004 album, Lady Friend.