[1] The song sold over a million copies[2] and was awarded a gold disc in October 1970.
[5] The song, whose sound was compared to The Beach Boys, is very distinct from the disco and synth sounds Moroder later created as songwriter and record producer.
[1] Moroder performed the lyrics and all of the instruments all by himself.
Only the song’s chorus words (inspired from the song "Papa-Oom-Mow-Mow" by The Rivingtons) are performed by Moroder's long time friend singer and co-performer Michael Holm.
[6] Allegedly, he offered his services in return for a big steak.