[1][2] Tony Cartwright, co-author of the song, began writing it with inspiration from Freddie Lennon's stories.

[citation needed] It was recorded by a 30 piece orchestra which included the future members of the Jimi Hendrix Experience, Mitch Mitchell and Noel Redding.

However, the song suddenly disappeared from the charts, an action suspected by Cartwright to be instigated by John Lennon.

[citation needed] Alfred, disheartened, abandoned further attempts at a career in music.

[3] All songs composed by Freddie Lennon and Tony Cartwright.