1 in Canada in January 1966 on the RPM Top Singles chart,[1] then to No.

It attained RIAA certification on March 3, 1966, garnering gold status for selling over one million copies.

The song was arranged, conducted, and produced by Charles Calello and was recorded on September 3, 1965.

The song featured backing vocals from Bernadette Carroll, Peggy Santiglia and Denise Ferri of The Delicates.

Session personnel included Joe Farrell and George Young on baritone sax; Ray DeSio on trombone; Stan Free on piano; Lou Mauro on bass; Charlie Macy, Ralph Casale, and Vinnie Bell on guitar; and Buddy Saltzman on drums.