It was originally written by Peter Dacre (lyrics) and Les Reed (music).

[1] Crosby recorded the song on February 19, 1975 at Chappells in London with the Pete Moore Orchestra.

The song was released as a single by United Artists, and the recording peaked at no.

Crosby used the song in his various concerts in 1976, including at the London Palladium (June 21–July 4, 1976),[4] as well as promoting the song on television shows in the United Kingdom such as Parkinson, The Vera Lynn Show, Stars on Sunday and Top of the Pops.

His appearance on the latter show prompted former British Prime Minister Edward Heath to attend the taping as Heath was a huge fan of Crosby's.