A version by Jefferson became a top-30 hit in the UK as well as charting in the US, peaking just inside the top 70 at 68.

Paul Ryan's brother Barry also recorded a version that was released as a single in several countries.

After leaving beat group the Rockin' Berries in 1968, Geoff Turton began a solo career under the pseudonym Jefferson.

However, composer Paul Ryan was not impressed with Jefferson's version, saying "quite frankly, I think it's a load of rubbish.

It was released in continental Europe, Scandinavia, South Africa and Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) with the B-side "My Mama", also written by Paul Ryan.