This practice was common in studio recording and was continued on the band's later hits, but the statement caused ridicule, particularly from music critics.

[3] Still, the issue did not seem to affect the band's popularity as their next two singles reached the UK top ten.

The band was involved in the orchestral arrangements but session musicians were again incorporated as it was deemed the most effective way to utilise their limited time.

[3] The band lacked the confidence to compose their own songs so all of the tracks were either cover versions or written by Phillip Goodhand-Tait.

Goodhand-Tait first contributed the B-side for "Everlasting Love", and when the tapes were complete, more compositions followed for the album.