With Leka producing, DeCarlo (under the professional name Garrett Scott)[4] recorded four singles, all of which Bob Reno, the label's head, thought would do well issued as an A-side.
"[1] To avoid a clash with DeCarlo's planned solo career, Mercury issued the single on its Fontana subsidiary under the name "Steam".
[2] The touring group consisted of: Bill Steer (vocals), Jay Babina and Tom Zuke (guitars), Mike Daniels (bass), Hank Schorz (keyboard), and Ray Corriea (drums).
DeCarlo, whose solo career as Garrett Scott did not achieve chart success, left the music industry until making a comeback in 2014, performing at oldies shows.
[11] In 1977, Nancy Faust, the organist for the Chicago White Sox began playing the song to taunt the visiting team.
[12] In 2014, DeCarlo released the album Long Time Comin', which included a new version of his hit, 23 days after his 75th birthday.
[13] He died on June 28, 2017, after a battle with lung cancer,[14] Bill Pascali was a mainstay with the live touring band Steam.