[5] In the lyrics, the singer dislikes Mondays because the person he loved left him on that day.

"[6] The song includes a pregnant pause before the coda, which modulates up a semitone.

Succeeding "Good Lovin'" by the Young Rascals in the number one position, the event marked the first time in the history of the Billboard Hot 100 two songs with pregnant pauses were consecutive number one hits.

[citation needed] On March 2, 1967, the Mamas & the Papas won a Grammy Award for this song, in the category Best Contemporary (R&R) Group Performance, Vocal Or Instrumental.

The performance was filmed for the movie of the festival, but not included in the final print.