In an interview with a DJ from Chattanooga, Tennessee, Ray Peterson told the story of how Baker Knight confided that "The Wonder of You" was originally written as a gospel song.
[2] The 1959 Ray Peterson recording also reached #23 on the UK Singles Chart and Canada.
It has sold over 400,000 equivalent units in the UK, qualifying the single for a gold sales certification in 2022.
[10] Arsenal Football Club also adopted the song as their opening anthem upon their move to the Emirates Stadium.
[11] Scottish club Ross County have also adopted the song as an anthem at the end of home matches.