It was originally released as a single credited to Frankie Valli as a solo artist in 1965 on the Smash label, but was more successful when recorded by the Walker Brothers in 1966.
Re-titled "The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore", this version met with much greater success than Valli's.
[citation needed] In 2012, the Walker Brothers' rendition played a prominent role in the film Seeking a Friend for the End of the World.
Allmusic called the song "a real highlight" and added, "epic and beautiful, complete with echoes of the Wild West.
It was given for download to the War Child foundation website and one thousand vinyl copies given as a gift to some fans of Keane, who had supported and helped the band.