Heavily influenced by British Invasion groups, the Others enjoyed a role as one of the most popular New England musical acts, thanks in large part to their debut single "I Can’t Stand This Love, Goodbye".

Three singles, including "I Can’t Stand This Love, Goodbye", were released during the group's recording career, all of which were issued nationally, and represented musical progression unheard of from the majority of garage bands.

Co-founder Jim DeStout (lead guitar) began his rock career musically as a member of the Regions, a teen band popular on the local club circuit in Rhode Island.

With set lists highlighted by original material penned by Brand, Shepley and Costa, the band garnered interest from record labels just four months after forming the group.

Brand's father, Irving, secured an audition in New York City with talent manager Bob Marshall, who supervised mainstream acts such as comedian Myron Cohen and vocal group the Ames Brothers.

[3] According to the 1960s Rhode Island Garage Bands website, four sides were completed during the session: “I Can’t Stand This Love, Goodbye", a Shepley-Brand original for the A-side, and “Until I Heard It from You”, which was composed by Otis, as its B-side.

[1] Music historian Rick Bellaire commented that the Others were one of the few garage bands at the time with a polished professionalism in their recording, noting: "The only other contemporary release on the same plane as the group’s first single was 'Psychotic Reaction' by The Count Five out of San Jose, California".

[3] Despite the promise of the record, "I Can't Stand This Love, Goodbye" failed to breakout nationally as a consequence of the group's decision to return to college to avoid the draft, instead of touring to publicize the single.

[3] In the midst of their intermission from group-related activities, Costa departed from the Others to commit full-time to his studies, and was replaced by Bob Johnson, a former member of popular campus band J. C. and the Disciples.